Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA) is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders through a comprehensive approach that combines education, mentorship, and community service. Our mission is to empower individuals with the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to create positive change in their communities. ILIA strives to build a more just, inclusive, and compassionate society. Through our Endowment, we aim to sustain these efforts and ensure that future generations can benefit from our programs and initiatives.
Purpose Strategy
The fund is not only for today’s generation, but is for all future generations of ILIA students and scholars. Guided by our intergenerational equity principle.
Investment Strategy
The fund invested in a diversified portfolio of Islamically compliant stocks, mutual funds and real estate, with a optimum cash level.
Long-Term Strategy
The fund aims to build financial stability, allowing the community to sustain & develop new impactful programs and services for future generations.
The Endowment 2024 Fund Goal
Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA) endowment goal is to reach $150,000 by the end of 2024. We are not too far from that goal. This amount will provide us with the critical mass to grow faster and continue to support the organization.
The following methods below incur zero fees, and are recommended for large donations.
Internet Transfers
Zelle: finance@islamicleadership.org
(email us after the donation, so we can send you a receipt)
Old Fashion Checks
Mail To:
Islamic Leadership Institute of America
PO Box 726
Clarksville, MD 21029
Make check payable to ILIA (Endowment), place in envelope, type your email in the memo field, and cell number on the top of your check, add a stamp, and drop in mail.
Primary Youth Programs
Youth Career Empowerment
Youth Wellness and Stability
Youth Advocacy & Inclusion
Youth Leadership Development
Direct Impact Snippets
H. Ibrahim
"It feels good to help others get the help I once needed"
-- 17 years old EmpowerOne student
H. Mohammed
"It helped me because when I came to the United States, the dorm helped me with a place to stay, and I made connections with responsible people"
-- 30 year old ILIA Dorm resident
M. Arafa
"It saved me from being homeless; I have ADHD and ODD and unable to live with my parents"
-- 19 year old ILIA Dorm resident
C. Parr
"Your ideas for [Leadership Development] are excellent"
-- Community Leader on EmpowerOne panel review
A. Karam
"I learned its not easy to start a project and learned how to organize my work and manage it, and how project management relates to Islam"
-- 15 years old Youth Project Management student
S. Porter
"What you are doing is Tikkun Olam, repairing the World."
-- EmpowerOne Wazir attendee.
Amir. A
"Honestly, it has helped so much with life"
-- 17 year old Halal Yeah student
Kori M.
"Kori really enjoyed herself, especially the hiking. I asked her if she would have gone without a friend that she already knew. She said she would have. THAT is definitely a compliment coming from her!
-- Father of 12 year old Youth Leadership Certificate student
M. Adams
"And when it comes to Islam, I am out of my depth. They teach us the fundamentals of the Jewish religion, but not Islam. It should be part of American culture to at least know the basics... maybe we can change that"
-- M. Adams, Christian mother of 18 yr old Muslim I Can Lead Student
Contact Us
For questions related to the Endowment please use one of the following:
Text/Call: 443-429-0095
Mailing: PO Box 726, Clarksville, Md 21029
Visit Islamic Leadership Institute of America website to learn more about our youth development and leadership training activities and programs