The IAGD Charitable Foundation
Background: IAGD was established in 1978 to serve the religious, educational and other needs of the Muslim community of Greater Detroit. Over the years those needs have substantially increased requiring larger facilities and support structure. The organization has been supported by the community members by financial support and volunteering. Over the last few years, it became clear to the Founding/Pioneering members that a strong foundation is needed to ensure long term financial stability of IAGD utilizing the concept of “WAQF.” Therefore, IAGD Charitable Foundation was established in March 2019 registered as a Michigan Non-profit and recognized by Internal Revenue Service as Tax-Exempt according to Section 501 (c) (3).
Vision: It is expected that over time, the foundation would become a dominant entity not only supporting IAGD, but also contributing to other organizations and entities supporting the objectives laid down by the Foundation. It should provide the donors a diversified array of donation mechanisms. This will also be a vehicle to establish educational and social service programs and partner with other organizations to accomplish such activities. Few examples of donation mechanisms would be:
a) Cash donations
b) Zakat
c) Sadaqat
d) Stocks
e) Planned giving through estate planning
f) Designated donations for specific projects
g) Real Estate
h) Life Insurance
It is anticipated that there would be a development office to guide and assist the interested donors to contribute to the foundation suitable for their situation.
The foundation would maintain its account(s) supported by a certified accounting firm. The funds would be invested for capital preservation and growth utilizing Shariah compliant investment vehicles as well as income generating business ventures. Special committee of the Board would be responsible for processing and approval of any funding requests.
Service and Programs Offered at IAGD
Education:
Noor Academy
Full-time Hifz program
Weekend school (Saturday/Sunday)
Weekly Arabic grammar class
Weekly English Tafsir
Religious Services:
Under direction of Dr. Zulfiqar A. Shah and Mufti Ahmed Rabbani
Five time daily prayers
Jummah prayer x 2
Monthly Tahajjud prayer
Ramadan Taraweeh and Programs
Janaza services as needed
Nikah services
Youth Programs :
Under direction of Youth Director Muhammad Bin Arshad
Lectures
Halaqas
Sports
Emotional support
Social engagement
Professional Development
Social activities
Monthly dinners
Interfaith engagement
Seniors support and activities
Monthly food supplies
Athletic Programs for Youth and Adult population
Blood Drives
Special programs for women and young children
New Muslim Support
Zakat collection and Distribution