The Muslim Community Association of San Francisco Bay Area (MCA) serves as a central hub for religious, social, and educational life in Santa Clara County. founded in 1981, the organization has spent over four decades building a comprehensive infrastructure that supports the regional Muslim community through diverse service offerings. These programs range from religious services and social support to formal education through the Granada Islamic School and the Weekend Islamic School. As a Zakat-eligible organization, MCA maintains clear policies for distributing funds to eligible recipients, specifically focusing on supporting the masakin (needy) within the community. The charity has achieved a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, indicating a high level of voluntary data sharing regarding its mission and goals. While the organization is a cornerstone of the Bay Area, its current reporting focuses more on capacity building and service availability than on granular financial efficiency metrics. This focus on community infrastructure ensures that essential religious and cultural services remain accessible to a growing population, though it presents challenges for donors seeking specific cost-per-beneficiary data.
Impact assesses organizational indicators associated with effective programs. Alignment reflects fit with Muslim donor priorities.
Best for donors who prioritize supporting long-term Islamic institutional infrastructure and religious education within the San Francisco Bay Area.
“URL contains 'zakat': https://donorbox.org/maca-zakat-donation; Found 'fidya' on https://www.mcabayarea.org/programs/entering-islam/ (https://www.mcabayarea.org/programs/entering-islam/) (Source: https://donorbox.org/maca-zakat-donation)”