AL-MISBAAH

What AL-MISBAAH does

Al-Misbaah is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, serving the Northern California Muslim community across Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Modesto. The organization operates four core programs: Maktab (Islamic education for children with 400+ students enrolled and 180+ on a waitlist), Sisters Guidance (spiritual empowerment and education for Muslim women, led by Resident Scholar Shaykha Jannah Sultan), Junior Lanterns (youth development activities including sports, STEM programs, camping, and competitive soccer), and a Charitable Aid department that distributes food and resources to underprivileged community members. The organization is governed by a leadership team including Imran Abedrabbo (Chief Program Officer), Ashiq Khan (Chief Finance Officer), and Farrukh Ershad (Chief of Brand & Culture), with a broader staff of approximately 14 named members covering program management, operations, social media, graphic design, data analytics, and warehouse management.

The organization funds its operations entirely through charitable donations, processed via the Donorbox platform, and operates under a stated 100% zakat policy whereby 100% of zakat contributions are directed to beneficiaries without administrative deductions. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on WhatsApp groups for volunteer coordination, the Luma event-management platform for program registration, organic social media managed in-house, and grassroots word-of-mouth within the Sacramento-area Muslim community. Al-Misbaah holds no proprietary technology platform and delivers services primarily through physical locations: a Community Resource Center and headquarters at 2020 Hurley Way #110 in Sacramento, the Al-Misbaah Sisters 3rd Space at 2020 Hurley Way Ste 255 in Sacramento, a warehouse/distribution site at 10277 Iron Rock Way #120 in Elk Grove, and a service location at 1064 Woodland Ave Suite Q in Modesto.

Name

AL-MISBAAH

Legal name

Al-Misbaah

Website

https://al-misbaah.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Al-Misbaah is a Sacramento-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2015 serving Northern California's Muslim community through charitable aid, Islamic education for children, women's spiritual guidance, and youth development programs across Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Modesto.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Al-Misbaah generates revenue entirely through charitable donations from individuals and community members. The organization offers both one-time and monthly recurring donation options. They maintain a 100% zakat policy, meaning 100% of zakat donations go directly to those in need with no administrative costs deducted.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AL-MISBAAH is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that delivers charitable aid (food distribution and resource navigation), Islamic religious education for children (Maktab), women's spiritual guidance and empowerment (Sisters Guidance), and youth development programs (Junior Lanterns). All programs are offered free of charge to beneficiaries in the greater Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Modesto regions of Northern California, funded entirely through donations.

Product overview

Al-Misbaah is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2015, serving those in need in Northern California. The organization operates as a collaborative platform that nurtures and amplifies efforts in charitable aid, community aid, community education, and youth development. Its portfolio consists of four core programs: Maktab (Islamic education for children with 400+ students enrolled), Sisters Guidance (spiritual empowerment for women), Junior Lanterns (youth development activities), and Charitable Aid (bridging donors with under-privileged communities). These programs are organized around three pillars—Service, Knowledge, and Companionship—and are delivered through community events, classes, and volunteer activities across locations in Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Modesto.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sisters' Guidance (ASG): A program dedicated to nurturing and empowering Muslim women through education, mentorship, and sisterhood, led by Shaykha Jannah Sultan.
• Junior Lanterns
• Maktab
• Charitable Aid Department

Products and services

• Maktab Islamic religious education program for Muslim children that teaches Islam, Qur'an memorization, and recitation, similar to elementary school in the Muslim world. It teaches children their individual Islamic obligations and helps them incorporate this knowledge into daily life.
• Sisters Guidance (ASG) Spiritual guidance and empowerment program for Muslim women led by Shaykha Jannah Sultan, providing Islamic classes, support groups, social outreach initiatives, and a safe supportive community for women.
• Junior Lanterns Youth development program for Maktab students offering PE classes, camping trips, competitive soccer, youth Qiyams, monthly talks, weekend adventures, bi-weekly STEM programs, sports club, and volunteering opportunities.
• Charitable Aid Bridge between donors and under-privileged community providing assistance, food distribution, and resources to help the community live a better and sustainable life through charitable donations. Operates with a 100% Zakat policy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ students enrolled in Maktab with 180+ on waitlist
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Various Community OrganizationsminorOthersAl-Misbaah collaborates with other organizations to create opportunities for newly arrived Afghan youth refugees, helping them integrate, connect, and thrive. No specific partner names were disclosed.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Relief USA: One of the largest Islamic humanitarian organizations in the U.S., offering zakat collection, food distribution, and disaster relief. Comparable charitable-aid and donor-engagement model but with national and international reach versus Al-Misbaah's regional Sacramento focus.
• ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America): National umbrella organization supporting Muslim communities through education, social services, and advocacy. Overlaps with Al-Misbaah's Maktab/Sisters/Junior Lanterns ecosystem at the program-category level, though operating at very different scale.
• ICNA Relief USA: The U.S. humanitarian arm of the Islamic Circle of North America providing zakat distribution, food assistance, and community programs nationwide. Directly comparable mission but operates at significantly greater geographic scale than Al-Misbaah's regional footprint.

Direct peers

• Bait ul Maal: U.S.-based Islamic social services organization providing food, clothing, and emergency assistance to underprivileged families. Comparable in target beneficiary population and faith-rooted service delivery model.
• Muslim Aid USA: A faith-based nonprofit providing emergency relief, food assistance, and community programs to underserved populations in the U.S. and abroad. Comparable charitable-aid model targeting Muslim and broader underprivileged communities.
• Helping Hand for Relief and Development: U.S.-based Muslim humanitarian organization delivering food security, education, and community development programs. Comparable mix of charitable aid, community education, and youth/family support services.
• Penny Appeal USA: Islamic charity running small-donor recurring giving programs, emergency relief, and community welfare initiatives. Comparable grassroots donor activation and recurring donation infrastructure via Donorbox-style platforms.
• Mercy Without Limits: U.S. nonprofit providing humanitarian aid, orphan sponsorship, and community welfare programs within an Islamic framework. Comparable faith-rooted service delivery and donor-funded operating model.
• Zakat Foundation of America: A U.S. nonprofit focused on collecting and distributing zakat to eligible recipients domestically and abroad. Closely comparable to Al-Misbaah's 100% zakat pass-through approach and donor-facing value proposition.

Regional players

• Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services: Major Sacramento-area nonprofit distributing food and providing family services. Directly comparable charitable food-distribution operations in the same geography as Al-Misbaah's Elk Grove and ARC distribution events.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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