Grant Programs > Islamic Organizations

Alavi Foundation supports Islamic centers that are established and used by local Muslim Communities throughout the United States. Donations and loans are given to organizations to help purchase and construct centers. Loans are secured by a mortgage on the property.

Grant Applicants must:

• Be a not-for-profit corporation organized and in good standing under the laws of the state of incorporation
• Create the Islamic center for the purpose of serving the religious needs of the local Muslim community
• Form an independent board of directors
• Provide a copy of the permanent tax-exempt status letter from the IRS
• Make financial records available upon request
• Manage and operate Islamic center in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Be in full compliance with terms and conditions set by Alavi Foundation in a prepared contract signed by both parties
• Raise one third of purchase or construction funds through the local community

To apply, please complete our grant application and mail it to:

Alavi Foundation
C/O Islamic Organizations
500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2320
New York, NY 10110