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AnNur Islamic School
Schenectady, NY · EIN 141754449 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B24 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · annurislamicschool.org
revenue
$725K
expenses
$705K
net assets
$1.1M
employees
22
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

AnNur Islamic School seeks to develop in each student a positive identity as an American muslim who is prepared intellectually, socially, emotionally, spiritually, and physically to succed in tomorrows world.

profile · synthesized from sources

AnNur Islamic School is a private K-12 school in Schenectady, NY, serving Muslim students with a holistic education that integrates New York State academic standards and Islamic values. The school emphasizes character development, spiritual growth, and academic excellence to nurture confident American Muslim leaders. Founded in 1991, it offers programs from pre-K through 12th grade in a faith-based environment.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Elementary School (K–4)
Foundational education focusing on core academic skills, communication, and Islamic character development in alignment with New York State Learning Standards
High School (9–12)
College and career preparatory program that masters academic content and prepares students for civic life, integrating rigorous academics with Islamic values and leadership development
Middle School (5–8)
Program emphasizing deeper learning, critical thinking, and independent reasoning while maintaining high behavioral and academic expectations within an Islamic framework
Pre-K Program
Full-day Islamic preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds that combines early academic learning with character development rooted in Quran and Sunnah
Tarbiyah – Quran – Arabic
Integrated Islamic studies program that teaches Quranic recitation, Arabic language, and moral development (tarbiyah) to build spiritual and ethical foundations aligned with Islamic teachings
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Islamic Religious Education Programs 3 activities
    • Integrated Islamic studies curriculum
      Operates a structured curriculum that includes Arabic language, Quranic studies, and Tarbiyah (moral and spiritual education), designed to reinforce Islamic identity and practice across all grade levels.
    • K-12 Islamic education program
      Provides comprehensive Islamic education from kindergarten through 12th grade, integrating academic instruction with spiritual and character development grounded in Islamic values. The program has expanded from an initial pre-K and K focus and follows New York State Learning Standards in core academic areas.
    • Religious compliance and advisory function
      Regularly consults a Shariah Advisor to ensure that school policies, practices, and teachings are aligned with Islamic principles and values.
  • School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
    • School governance and strategic oversight
      Provides strategic oversight of school operations through long-term planning, budget approval, policy development, and evaluation of school leadership. Ensures alignment with the institution’s mission, vision, and Islamic values.
  • Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
    • Student assessment and enrollment process
      Conducts academic assessments in Mathematics and English Language Arts for all new students to determine placement and admission eligibility, followed by a two-month probationary period for newly enrolled students.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Tuition and fee collection
      Charges a registration fee for new and returning students, annual tuition fees that vary by grade level, late fees for invoices overdue by more than 30 days, and fees for returned checks.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$725K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$434K60%
Investment income$14K2%
Other revenue$277K
expenses
Total expenses$705K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$572K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.15M
Cash$392K
Investments$732K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.15M
Liquid reserves19.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Arshad Sami — Vice President
  • Haroon Sarwar — Member
  • Ismail Ait-Saadi — School Principal
  • Mehwish Bhatti — Member
  • Mohammed Osman — President
  • Mussarat Chaudhry — Director
  • Salah Ali — Secretary
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Islamic Center of the Capital District Partner — Religious Director and Imam at ICCD serves as Shariah Advisor to the school.
  • alumni Partner — Support the school’s mission and contribute to student development.
  • community at large Partner — Engaged in supporting the school’s vision and educational mission.
  • community leaders Partner — Work with the school to support student growth and institutional success.
  • parents Partner — Collaborate with the school in the education and development of students.
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.

  • Faith-Integrated Holistic Education
    methodology: faith-integrated_education
    By integrating Islamic values, character development, and spiritual formation with academic instruction, the school fosters well-rounded, ethically grounded leaders, because the combination of intellectual and faith-based growth strengthens identity, resilience, and moral agency.
  • Shared Responsibility Community Model
    methodology: community-shared_education_responsibility
    By fostering collaboration among parents, alumni, and community members, the school enhances student support and educational outcomes, because Islamic tradition frames education as a collective duty (fard kifaya) that strengthens commitment and continuity.