What they reported doing
- #1 primary $110KFUNDERAL FUND EXPENDITURES - FOR BURIAL OF DECEASED MEMBERS
- #2 $28KMASJID IMPROVEMENTS -RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS OF MASJID FACILITIES
What they call their work
What they do
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Islamic Worship Space Operations 2 activities
- Conducting mosque facility improvementsCarries out renovations and ongoing maintenance of masjid facilities to support community religious activities.
- Operating as a community mosqueFunctions as a mosque serving the Ghanaian and broader American Muslim population in the Bronx, NYC, providing a center for worship and community engagement.
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General Community Direct Support Services 1 activity
- Implementing ESCRW programsRuns ESCRW programs, though specific details about scope and services are not provided in the evidence.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Issuing membership identification cardsProvides personalized PVC membership ID cards to approved members as part of organizational membership management.
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Community Iftar and Eid Celebrations 1 activity
- Organizing religious and cultural observancesConducts structured activities during Ramadan and supports expenditures related to Eid celebrations, serving the religious needs of the Muslim community in the Bronx.
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Financial and Emotional Support for Bereaved Families 1 activity
- Providing burial support for deceased membersOffers financial and logistical support for funerals of deceased members through a dedicated funeral fund, as evidenced by expenditures reported in IRS Form 990.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Training medical professionals and community empowermentRuns initiatives to train medical doctors and expand empowerment programs for the Ghanaian and broader American Muslim community in the Bronx.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Disaster relief fundraising and donationsOrganized clothing and cash drives for Haitian earthquake relief in 2010 and contributed 100% of Friday prayer proceeds to Hurricane Sandy relief via the American Red Cross in 2012.
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Who runs it
- IBRAHIM ABDULAI MASIGAN — President
- MOHAMMED BASHIRU KABORE — Vice President
Who they work with
- American Red Cross Partner — Partnered to support Hurricane Sandy relief by contributing 100% of Friday prayer proceeds.
- American Red Cross Partner — Recipient of 100% of Friday prayer proceeds for Hurricane Sandy relief in 2012.
- Mott Haven Fridge Network Partner — Collaborates with the Mott Haven Fridge Network through community service and food distribution efforts.
- Other Ghanaian organizations Partner — Establishes and maintains good relations with other Ghanaian organizations pursuing compatible objectives.
- select partner vendors Partner — Provides group discounts to members through partnerships with unnamed businesses.
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.
- Civil Rights and Cultural Bridge-Buildingmethodology: civil-rights-and-cultural-bridge-buildingBy combating discrimination and defending civil rights while fostering intercultural connections, the organization strengthens community empowerment because shared understanding and inclusive leadership create resilient, equitable communities.
- Diaspora Support and Social Interventionmethodology: diaspora_supportBy building organizational capacity to serve the Ghanaian diaspora, the organization enables targeted social interventions in health and education because diaspora-specific networks increase cultural relevance and trust in service delivery.
- Faith-Rooted Community Developmentmethodology: faith-rooted community developmentBy grounding leadership and capacity-building initiatives in faith, the organization advances empowerment within the Ghanaian and American Muslim communities because shared spiritual values deepen trust, mobilization, and long-term commitment.
- Membership-Based Engagementmethodology: membership-based-engagementBy using membership as a structured pathway to programs and partner benefits, the organization fosters sustained engagement and belonging because formal inclusion increases perceived ownership and access to communal resources.
- Mutual Aid Community Modelmethodology: mutual-aid-community-modelBy organizing collective action and mutual support, the organization builds community resilience and inclusion because shared responsibility and reciprocal aid strengthen social fabric and enable marginalized groups to meet needs outside formal systems.