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ISLAMIC LEARNING CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 830772802 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X40 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · ilc-nyc.org
revenue
$452K
expenses
$235K
net assets
$326K
employees
2
volunteers
25
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE THAT SUPPORTS FAMILIES AND STUDENTS AGES 5-18 IN DEVELOPING INTO RESPONSIBLE, ENGAGED CITIZENS, GUIDED BY A LOVE OF ISLAM AND A STRONG FOUNDATION IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE QURAN.

profile · synthesized from sources

Islamic Learning Center of NYC is a religious education organization serving students ages 5–17 through a Sunday school model. It provides Islamic studies, Arabic language instruction, and character development grounded in Quranic principles and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. The organization emphasizes inclusivity, spiritual growth, and community engagement within New York City.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Grades K-8 Program
Weekly Sunday classes for elementary and middle school students focusing on Islamic studies, Arabic language, and character development
High School Program (Grades 9-12)
Student-centered Sunday program featuring workshops, field trips, Islamic learning, and student-led activities for teens
ILC Financial Aid Program
Program providing tuition assistance to families in need, funded by community donations and student-led fundraisers
Kindergarten and Preschool Program
Sunday program introducing young learners to the Arabic alphabet, Qur’anic themes, songs, stories, and crafts in a playful environment
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Islamic Religious Education Programs 3 activities
    • Administer homework and family engagement curriculum
      Assigns homework focused on surah memorization and family discussion questions about applying Islamic principles in daily life, with additional vocabulary quizzes and presentations for middle and high school students.
    • Operate weekly Islamic Sunday school for children and youth
      Provides structured religious and civic education for students ages 5–18 through a weekly Sunday program (10:30 AM–1:00 PM) that includes Quranic instruction, Islamic storytelling, vocabulary learning, and age-appropriate projects. The program serves over 215 students across preschool through 12th grade and employs 16 teachers.
    • Support student-led learning and engagement activities
      Engages older students in advanced Islamic studies through current events discussions, scholarly lectures, independent research, monthly surah memorization, and class presentations. High school students also participate in workshops, field trips, and student-led fundraising initiatives.
  • Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
    • Facilitate daily congregational Zhuhr prayer for students and staff
      Organizes and conducts daily congregational Zhuhr prayer involving all enrolled students and staff as part of the religious programming.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Fund tuition assistance through student-led fundraising
      Uses funds raised by students through school-organized initiatives to support the ILC financial aid program, which provides tuition assistance to families in need.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$452K
Contributions & grants$23K5%
Program service revenue$429K95%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$235K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$151K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$326K
Cash$326K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$326K
Liquid reserves16.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +231.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • ABBY BALBALE — BOARD MEMBER
  • AMY WHIFFEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • HINA IRSHAD — BOARD MEMBER
  • KHADIJA SIDDIQUE — BOARD MEMBER
  • NARMEEN CHOUDHURY — BOARD MEMBER
  • NAZAR KHAN — TREASURER
  • NERMEEN ARASTU — SECRETARY
  • SAHAR HUSSAIN — BOARD MEMBER
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-Based Resilience Building
    methodology: faith-based_resilience_building
    By deepening students’ spiritual connection to Allah, we strengthen their resilience in modern life because a strong faith foundation enables effective navigation of contemporary social and personal challenges.
  • Faith-Integrated Holistic Education
    methodology: faith-integrated_education
    By integrating Islamic teachings from the Qur'an and the life of the Prophet ﷺ into academic, spiritual, and cultural development, we produce morally grounded and civically engaged youth because faith serves as the foundation for holistic personal and communal growth.
  • Family-Supported Language Learning
    methodology: family-supported_language_learning
    By providing families with strategies and resources to reinforce Arabic learning at home, we improve language acquisition outcomes because consistent, home-extended practice strengthens student proficiency across all levels.
  • Play-Based Early Language and Faith Instruction
    methodology: play-based_learning
    By teaching Arabic and Qur'anic concepts through songs, stories, and crafts, we build foundational literacy and spiritual engagement in young children because playful methods align with developmental needs and sustain interest.
  • Student-Centered Experiential Learning
    methodology: student-centered_experiential_learning
    By using workshops, field trips, and active engagement with Islamic intellectual traditions, we foster deeper knowledge application and retention because experiential methods promote meaningful connection to learning content.