The Mecca Center Endowment Fund serves as the financial backbone for the Muslim Educational Cultural Center of America, providing long-term stability for Islamic education in the Chicago area. The organization manages $1,523,429 in annual revenue to sustain critical community pillars like the Mecca Quran Institute and local Sunday School programs. Financial efficiency is a hallmark of the fund, which maintains a 91.1% program expense ratio, ensuring that the vast majority of contributions directly support religious and cultural initiatives. This lean operation is further evidenced by a fundraising efficiency of $0.00 per $1 raised, meaning the organization spends virtually nothing on solicitation costs. While the fund saw a revenue decline to $604,759 in the most recent fiscal year, it remains anchored by significant assets. The fund holds $4,134,653 in total assets, providing a massive safety net of 124.0 months of working capital. This high liquidity allows the center to maintain its award-winning programs, such as the Quran Institute, which was awarded 1st place for best Quran Institute at the MAS–ICNA Convention for two consecutive years. As a zakat-eligible entity, the fund provides a verified channel for donors to support the poor and needy within an Islamic framework.
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Best for donors who value long-term institutional stability and want to support award-winning Islamic educational infrastructure in the United States.
“Dedicated zakat page found at https://meccacenter.org/zakat (Source: https://meccacenter.org/zakat)”