named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Muslim Heritage Month Celebrations
Annual cultural and educational events highlighting Muslim contributions and traditions, including interfaith engagement.
NEICC Sisters-Only Events
Hosts women-only programs including Ramadan iftars, brain health seminars, and spiritual gatherings focused on faith, wellness, and sisterhood.
Religious Education Programs
Offers Quran study, Islam 101, and homework support for children in after-school and weekend programs, as well as adult education classes.
Social Family Nights
Community-building events featuring potluck dinners, presentations on service and worship, and facilitated discussions on faith and social responsibility.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Facilitate community-building social eventsHosts Social Family Nights with communal prayers and potluck dinners, pottery painting workshops for young professionals, and community trips to strengthen relationships and foster fellowship among Muslim families and individuals.
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Community Iftar and Eid Celebrations 1 activity
- Host community iftars and religious fellowship eventsOrganizes Ramadan iftars including large-scale Grand Iftars, Ladies-Only Iftars, and Academic Professionals Dinners, fostering spiritual reflection, networking, and community bonding during Ramadan and other occasions.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Organize women’s spiritual and wellness programsHosts Sisters-Only events including iftars, seminars on brain health and wellness, and gatherings focused on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to support women’s spiritual and personal development.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute Islamic educational materialsCreates and shares educational content such as books, newsletters, magazines, audio and video recordings to support Islamic learning and outreach.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Promote interfaith and intrafaith dialogueEngages in dialogue initiatives with various faith groups to foster mutual understanding and cooperation across religious communities.
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Islamic Religious Education Programs 1 activity
- Provide religious education programs for youth and adultsOffers structured religious education through after-school programs (Monday–Thursday, 4:00–7:00 pm), weekend schools (Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–3:00 pm), and adult evening classes (Thursday–Saturday, 8:00–10:00 pm), covering Quran study, Islam 101, Hadith, and homework support from October to May.
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Islamic Worship Space Operations 1 activity
- Serve religious needs of diverse Muslim communitiesProvides religious services and support specifically tailored for Turkish-American Muslims and Muslims of other backgrounds in Brooklyn, NY.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Support community needs through fundraising activitiesOrganizes garage sales and uses proceeds to support NEICC community programs and assist individuals and families in need.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$102K
Contributions & grants$66K65%
Program service revenue$36K35%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$106K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8K
Grants paid out$22K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash$146
Investments$0
Liabilities$40
Net assets$10K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -95.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 3
- BETUL ACIKGOZ — SECRETARY AN
- MURAT OMUR — VICE PRESIDE
- SEYMA ASLAN — PRESIDENT
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Dr. Maha Younes Partner — Invited clinical psychologist who provided expertise at the Sisters-Only Brain Health & Wellness Seminar.
- Embrace Relief Partner — Collaborated with NEICC by providing a speaker for the Social Family Night event.
- Embrace Relief Partner — Partners with Embrace Relief for donation campaigns, including Qurban and hunger relief initiatives.
- Fatmah Hussein Partner — Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist who led a session on physical activity and brain health at the seminar.
- Islamic Center Network — Part of a broader network of Islamic centers offering religious education and community services.
- Islamic organizations in the U.S. and abroad Network — Participates in meetings of Islamic organizations in the United States and internationally.
- NJ Young Professionals Partner — Co-hosts a pottery painting workshop with NEICC for young professionals.
- Not specified Partner — Thanks teachers involved in delivering religious education programs.
- Sky Academy Partner — Collaborates on student–professor mentoring initiative.
- Tughrabooks Partner — Sponsored content or resources through a link from NEICC's website.
- Wayne, NJ Government — Location where the organization held a public Independence Day message, indicating local civic engagement.
strategies · 5
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 Wellnessmethodology: faith-integrated-wellnessBy integrating Islamic values and spiritual gratitude into health and wellness programming, the organization promotes holistic well-being, because spiritual foundations enhance mental and physical health outcomes.
- Inclusive, Community-Centered Religious Programmingmethodology: community-centered_programmingBy designing religious and cultural programming that centers diverse Muslim identities, the organization fosters spiritual growth and belonging, because inclusive spaces increase engagement and deepen cultural appreciation across backgrounds.
- Integrated Academic and Religious Educationmethodology: integrated_academic_and_religious_educationBy combining homework support with Quran study, the organization reinforces both secular and spiritual development, because integrating education domains increases relevance and engagement for students.
- Interfaith and Intrafaith Dialogue for Community Cohesionmethodology: interfaith_dialogueBy promoting interfaith and intrafaith dialogue, the organization fosters mutual understanding and unity, because shared reflection across differences builds trust and strengthens community resilience.
- Service as Worshipmethodology: service-as-worshipBy framing community service as an act of worship, the organization increases participation and commitment, because spiritual motivation deepens engagement and aligns humanitarian action with religious duty.