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AL-IMAN SCHOOL
JAMAICA, NY · EIN 200738189 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE B25 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · al-imanschool.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$-3.4M
employees
36
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

AL-IMAN SCHOOL WAS ESTABLISHED TO TRAIN STUDENTS NOT ONLY ACADEMICALLY BUT MORALLY AND SPIRITUALLY

profile · synthesized from sources

Al-Iman School is a New York State-certified Islamic school located in Jamaica, Queens, serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Founded in 1990, it emphasizes holistic education that integrates academic, moral, and spiritual development within a culturally responsive environment. The school serves families across New York City's five boroughs and follows a curriculum that includes Islamic values, academic subjects, and extracurricular activities.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

K-12 Open Enrollment Program
Full academic program for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, offering structured curriculum with Islamic spiritual development, daily prayers, Quranic recitation, and observance of religious holidays
PreK For All
Free early childhood education program for 3- and 4-year-old children in New York City, operating under NYC Department of Education guidelines with a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum
Spiritual Development Program
Daily Islamic spiritual instruction including midday congregational prayers, ablution, Quran recitation during Ramadan, and celebrations of religious holy days to instill Islamic values
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
    • Administer merit-based student enrollment and admissions process
      Conducts a structured admissions process including a standardized admission test, review of prior academic records, and family interviews to make merit-based enrollment decisions for students.
  • Islamic Religious Education Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver Pre-K through 12th grade Islamic education integrating academic, moral, and spiritual development
      Provides full-spectrum Islamic education from Pre-K to 12th grade, established in 1990 as the first Islamic school in New York State, with a curriculum that integrates academic, moral, and spiritual development. The program includes daily religious practices such as mid-day congregational prayers, ablution under Shaikh guidance, Quran recitation during Ramadan, and celebrations of Islamic holy days.
  • Student and Member Conduct Policies 1 activity
    • Enforce mandatory school uniform policy
      Requires all students to wear a school uniform daily as part of a mandatory policy to promote discipline and equality within the school environment.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Provide free early childhood education and nutrition services in New York City
      Offers free early childhood education for 3- and 4-year-old children across all five boroughs of New York City, operating a full-day program from September to June, and provides free breakfast, lunch, and snacks that meet Department of Health nutritional guidelines.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Collect tuition and graduation-related fees
      Operates on a quarterly tuition payment schedule by default, with monthly payment options available upon agreement with the principal; charges a $200 additional fee for all students due by the first day of school and an additional $100 fee for graduating students.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.44M
Contributions & grants$6K0%
Program service revenue$1.41M98%
Investment income$20K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.84M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.33M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$791K
Cash$791K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.18M
Net assets$-3.39M
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -20.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MANJALA ELREDA EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40 $120K
IMAN DAKMAK PRINCIPAL 40 $62K
MAAN KAMEL AL-SAHLANI TRUSTEE 10 $52K
FAZLEABBAS PIRMOHAMED TRUSTEE TREASURER 20 $48K
FADHEL AL-SAHLANI TRUSTEE AND PRESIDENT 20 $27K
board members · 1
  • SYED MRAZVI — TRUSTEE
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Grand Ayatollah Syed Abul-Qasim AL-Khoei Funder — Main benefactor in the establishment of Al-Iman School
  • Imam Al-Khoei Islamic Center Partner — Al-Iman School operates in a custom-built facility owned by the Imam Al-Khoei Islamic Center.
  • NYC Department of Early Childhood Education Government — Curriculum is guided by NYC DECE standards and the school participates in the city's PreK For All program.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Holistic Islamic Education
    methodology: holistic-islamic-education
    By integrating academic, spiritual, and moral development with physical and social growth, the school cultivates "whole and holy" citizens who embody Islamic values and contribute positively to society, because balanced development across all domains strengthens identity, belonging, and ethical responsibility.
  • Play-Based Holistic Early Childhood Development
    methodology: play_based_learning
    By using play-based, developmentally appropriate learning aligned with NYC DECE guidelines, the school fosters independence, problem-solving, and creativity in young children, because experiential and child-centered methods support cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth more effectively than structured instruction at early ages.