aucc nj

What aucc nj does

AUCC NJ (American United Community Center) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fitness and wellness center founded in 2018 and headquartered at 55 Hillside Avenue, Teaneck, New Jersey. The organization operates a single physical facility that functions as an integrated community hub, combining a gym, halal meal prep service, late-night access zone (Selector City), hybrid co-working/study rooms (Hybrid Rooms), a game lounge, youth programs, a food pantry operated with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, and a religious space (Masjid Al'Nuha). Its primary customer base is the local Muslim-American community in Teaneck and surrounding New Jersey, with adjacent reach into broader community members seeking faith-aligned wellness and family programming.

The organization's technology stack is built entirely on third-party SaaS tools rather than proprietary systems: GymMasterOnline manages memberships and facility access, JotForm handles halal meal prep ordering, and Zeffy processes fee-free donations. The facility itself — its multi-zone layout and embedded partners — is the core operational asset. Programming extensions such as Club Pilates are delivered through partner-operated channels inside the building.

AUCC NJ's business model rests on three revenue streams: recurring membership subscriptions for facility access, sales of halal meal prep meals, and tax-deductible donations processed via Zeffy. The organization supplements these with in-kind and operational partnerships (CFBNJ, PCRF, Tasmina, Food Brigade, Jesus Amigo Organization) and operates international charitable programs across Kenya, Somalia, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Colombia, and Palestine. As a registered nonprofit, surplus is reinvested in programming rather than distributed, and there are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors.

Name

aucc nj

Legal name

AUCC

Website

https://auccnj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AUCC NJ is a Teaneck, New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating an integrated community hub that delivers gym access, halal meal prep, youth programs, food assistance, and religious space to the local Muslim-American community and broader New Jersey residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fitness Center Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDALAIAE

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

Keywords

• Community fitness center
• Nonprofit wellness center
• Group fitness classes
• Youth athletic programs
• Halal meal prep

Headquarters

HQ city

Teaneck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fitness Membership Subscriptions: All-inclusive fitness center memberships providing full access to state-of-the-art facilities, group fitness classes (Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing/Kickboxing, Cycling, Strength Training), private training rooms, hybrid rooms, game lounge, and youth programs. Membership includes 24/7 access options.
2. Halal Meal Prep Packages: Fresh, halal custom meal prep packages where members can choose protein, vegetables, and starch options. Prepared fresh daily with quality ingredients. Ordered through JotForm platform.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, AUCC receives tax-deductible donations from supporters. Donations fund global charity initiatives including water wells, food distribution, and local community support programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AUCC operates a single-location nonprofit fitness and wellness center in Teaneck, NJ, selling an all-inclusive monthly membership that grants access to gym equipment, group fitness classes (Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing/Kickboxing, Cycling, Strength Training), private training rooms, hybrid work rooms, a game lounge, and youth programs. The center also sells halal custom meal prep packages and accepts tax-deductible donations that fund a weekly Saturday food pantry, an on-site mosque, and global humanitarian projects.

Product overview

AUCC (American United Community Center) operates as a unified wellness and community center branded as 'The Next Generation Gym,' combining fitness facilities with charitable community services. The core offering centers on a state-of-the-art gym facility providing strength training, group fitness classes (Boxing/Kickboxing, Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Cycling), and specialized programs (Young Athletes, GET FIT). Beyond fitness, the center integrates Halal meal prep services, hybrid workspace rooms, a game lounge, youth recreation/enrichment programs, a food pantry (Ummah's Kitchen), and an on-site mosque (Masjid Al'Nuha). The center operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, blending personal wellness with philanthropy through its charitable outreach initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All-Inclusive Fitness Membership (GET FIT) Recurring monthly membership granting members full access to AUCC's state-of-the-art fitness equipment, group fitness classes (Strength Training, Boxing/Kickboxing, Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Cycling, Young Athletes Jr./Sr.), private training room, hybrid rooms, game lounge, Selector City late-night zone, and youth programs. Currently promoted with a Buy one month, get one month free offer.
• Halal Custom Meal Prep Packages Customized halal meal preparation service allowing members to select protein, vegetable, and starch options tailored to fitness goals, prepared fresh daily with quality ingredients. Ordered online through JotForm.
• Youth Programs (Young Athletes) Year-round programs for children and adolescents covering sports (basketball, soccer, volleyball, football, karate), academic enrichment, art, science, poetry, sewing, and volunteer projects, with Jr./Sr. divisions aimed at fostering creativity, curiosity, and social skills.
• AUCC Food Pantry (Ummah's Kitchen) Weekly Saturday no-questions-asked food pantry distributing food sourced from the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), with monthly food distribution drives in Newark. Also accepts donations of reusable bags, clothes, and books.
• Masjid Al'Nuha On-site mosque and prayer facility serving the AUCC community with prayer timings and operating as a spiritual center for members and local residents.
• Charity and Community Outreach Global and local charitable initiatives including water campaigns (Gaza, Sri Lanka), food drives, support for families in Syria and Colombia, youth volunteer projects, and orphan sponsorship coordinated through partners PCRF, Tasmina, Food Brigade, and Jesus Amigo Organization.
• AUCC Events Program Community events including the AUCC Annual Festival, AUCC Barbells & Barbecue, AUCC X Club Pilates collaborations, Member Appreciation Events on Fridays, and Get Fit Give Back charity events held on Fridays and Saturdays.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Food Bank of NJ (CFBNJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCC partners with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to source food for its weekly Ummah's Kitchen food pantry. Food allocated by CFBNJ enables AUCC to serve local communities and distribute supplies to those in need.
• PCRF (Palestine Children's Relief Fund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCC collaborates with PCRF on food drives and charitable distribution efforts, supporting families in need through coordinated humanitarian initiatives.
• TasminaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on water charity initiatives in Sri Lanka. AUCC supports Tasmina's water well building projects to provide clean water access in underprivileged communities.
• Food BrigademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCC works with Food Brigade on food drives and distribution efforts to support communities facing food insecurity.
• Jesus Amigo OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational charity partnership supporting friends in Colombia, South America through AUCC's global charitable initiatives.
• Club PilatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative fitness event partnership hosting joint Pilates sessions at AUCC facility. Event scheduled March 28 featuring Pilates experience focused on strength, flexibility, and total body wellness.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Blink Fitness: Mid-market gym chain headquartered in the NYC metro area with multiple NJ locations offering affordable all-inclusive memberships that directly overlap with AUCC's value proposition.
• Crunch Fitness: National mid-tier gym chain with group fitness programming (similar class mix to AUCC) and a strong New Jersey presence, competing for the same all-inclusive membership consumer.
• Planet Fitness: Largest US low-cost gym chain operating in the same Bergen/Hudson County market; competes directly for the same value-conscious fitness consumer segment that AUCC targets.
• Life Time Fitness: Premium national fitness operator offering group classes, youth programs, and family amenities under one membership — directly comparable in product breadth though not in price point.
• LA Fitness: Established full-service commercial gym chain with multiple New Jersey locations offering group fitness, weights, and family memberships that compete for the same regional member base.
• Gold's Gym: Iconic global fitness franchise with NJ locations offering group classes, personal training, and youth/teen programs that overlap with AUCC's core fitness and youth offerings.
• Equinox: Premium fitness brand with multiple NYC-metro-area clubs offering group classes, personal training, and luxury amenities serving the same northern New Jersey consumer pool from a different price tier.

Regional players

• Islamic Center of New York: Regional Muslim community center providing fitness, youth programs, and religious services in the same northern New Jersey market — closely aligned mission and cultural niche.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit youth-development organization operating facility-based programs that include sports, fitness, and enrichment — directly comparable to AUCC's youth programming component.
• YMCA: Largest US nonprofit community-based fitness and recreation operator with a comparable membership-driven model combining fitness, youth programs, community services, and charitable mission across local branches.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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