Association of islamic charitable projects

What Association of islamic charitable projects does

The Association of Islamic Charitable Projects (AICP) is a private non-profit religious and educational organization headquartered at 4431 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It serves Muslim families and the broader Muslim community in North America through two principal lines of activity: operating TIES (The Islamic Education Schools), which provide weekday full-time and weekend part-time Islamic education for children and are registered with respective U.S. state Departments of Education, and maintaining a digital library of Islamic educational content — including audio lectures, text articles, Friday sermons, and prayer schedules — available in English, Arabic, Spanish, Indonesian, and Urdu on its website aicp.org. The organization also operates Masjid Omar in Philadelphia, hosting Friday prayers and religious events, and positions itself under the sub-brand "AICP - The Voice of Moderation."

AICP funds its operations through charitable donations received via PayPal, PayPal.me, Venmo (@supportAICP), and direct mail; educational services and digital content are provided free of charge to the community. The organization is staffed by 1-10 employees and operates with a community-led, non-commercial go-to-market model, relying on word-of-mouth, mosque-based outreach, social media content sharing, email newsletters, and events for distribution. It holds a minor cross-promotional partnership with the Arabic Language Institute of Philadelphia to complement Arabic language instruction alongside its Islamic education mission.

The organization's underlying technology footprint is minimal — it is not a technology company but rather a content distributor operating standard CMS-based websites for audio and text article publishing. There is no disclosed mobile app, API, proprietary platform, or integration layer; product surface area consists of TIES schools, the multilingual information portal, prayer schedules, and Friday sermon recordings. No patents, certifications, awards, or regulatory actions are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Association of islamic charitable projects

Legal name

The Association of Islamic Charitable Projects in United States of America

Website

https://aicp.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Association of Islamic Charitable Projects (AICP) is a Philadelphia-based non-profit operating TIES Islamic education schools across North America and a multilingual digital library of Islamic content in English, Arabic, Spanish, Indonesian, and Urdu, serving Muslim families and the broader Muslim community through free religious education funded by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Islamic Broadcasting (MPABALAG), Religious Education, Kids & Family Faith Programming (MPABALAM)

Keywords

• Islamic education services
• Religious educational programs
• Charitable nonprofit operations
• Youth religious instruction
• Islamic content library

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: AICP generates revenue through charitable donations received via PayPal (including PayPal.me and direct PayPal links), Venmo (@supportAICP), and direct mail donations. The organization is charged standard PayPal fees of 2.2% plus $0.30 per transaction for donations up to $100K.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AICP provides Islamic education and religious content to the Muslim community through TIES (The Islamic Education Schools), offering state-registered weekday full-time and weekend part-time schooling for children. It also distributes a multilingual digital library of Islamic educational content—audio lectures, text articles, and sermons in English, Arabic, Spanish, Indonesian, and Urdu—covering creed, jurisprudence, history, Ramadan, pilgrimage, and refutations, alongside prayer schedules and Friday sermons.

Product overview

The Association of Islamic Charitable Projects (AICP) is a non-profit religious and educational organization offering Islamic education services and resources. The organization operates TIES (The Islamic Education Schools), which provides weekday full-time and weekend part-time Islamic schooling for children, registered with state Departments of Education. Additionally, AICP maintains a comprehensive digital library of Islamic information resources including text articles and audio content in multiple languages (English, Arabic, Spanish, Indonesian, Urdu), covering topics such as Islamic creed, jurisprudence, Ramadan, pilgrimage, and Sufism. The organization also provides prayer schedules and Friday sermons to serve the Muslim community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TIES - The Islamic Education Schools: Islamic education schools operating under AICP, providing academic and religious education for Muslim children in North America

Products and services

• TIES (The Islamic Education Schools) Islamic education schools operating under AICP umbrella, providing weekday full-time and weekend part-time schooling for Muslim children, registered with respective states' Department of Education.
• Islamic Information Resources (Digital Content Library) Digital library containing Islamic educational content including text articles in English, Arabic, Spanish, Indonesian, and Urdu, plus audio recordings covering subjects such as Creed/Belief, Jurisprudence, History, Ramadan, Pilgrimage (Hajj), and Speeches.
• Prayer Schedules Prayer time information and schedules for the Muslim community.
• Friday Sermons (Khutbah) Weekly Friday speeches and sermons available in both Arabic text and English audio format, covering various Islamic topics.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Arabic Language Institute of PhiladelphiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-promotional partnership where AICP links to the Arabic Language Institute of Philadelphia on its website, enabling visitors to access Arabic language education services. The institute provides Arabic language instruction as a complement to AICP's Islamic education mission.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bayyinah Institute: US-based digital Islamic education platform offering Arabic, Quran, and Islamic studies courses via video and online programs. Directly comparable to AICP's content-distribution model for Islamic education, though at significantly larger scale.
• AlMaghrib Institute: A North American Islamic educational organization offering weekend seminars and structured courses on Islamic creed, jurisprudence, and lifestyle. Closely comparable to TIES weekend programs and AICP's content delivery model.
• Qalam Institute: US-based Islamic seminary and education provider offering in-person and online programs in Arabic, Quran, and Islamic sciences. Comparable to AICP as a North American Islamic education provider with structured programming.
• Darul Uloom: An international network of traditional Islamic seminaries offering structured Islamic education in many languages. Comparable to AICP/TIES as a provider of formal Islamic schooling infrastructure, though operating primarily outside North America.

Broad incumbents

• Zaytuna College: The first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the United States, offering undergraduate programs in Islamic studies and related fields. Comparable to AICP as a North American Islamic higher education institution, though Zaytuna is degree-granting and accredited.
• ISNA (Islamic Society of North America): The largest umbrella Muslim organization in North America, running Islamic education conventions, schools, and youth programs. Directly comparable to AICP's role as a coordinating Islamic educational body across North America.
• ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America): A major US-based Muslim organization operating Islamic education programs, youth services, and dawah initiatives. Comparable to AICP in providing religious education and outreach to Muslim communities.
• Islamic Relief USA: A large US-based Islamic non-profit providing humanitarian aid, charitable programs, and community education. Comparable to AICP as a faith-rooted Muslim charitable organization in North America, though far larger in scale and scope.

Emerging players

• Mishkah University: A US-based online Islamic university offering free tuition Islamic degrees and courses. Comparable to AICP as a North American Islamic education provider with online content distribution, though structured as an accredited institution.
• Madrasa.com (Arab American National Museum / DC Muslim Community Center): A digital Islamic education platform offering online courses in Quran, Arabic, and Islamic studies. Comparable to AICP's digital content library, though delivered through a more modern tech-forward platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xvenmo.com/supportaicp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-of-islamic-charitable-projects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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