Siraj Center

A Separate 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization Affiliated with MHMA

Siraj Center is a separate California nonprofit religious corporation recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. It operates under the governance oversight of the Mountain House Muslim Association (MHMA). Its mission is to support religious, educational, and community-centered initiatives that serve the Muslim community.

About Siraj Center

Legal Status

California nonprofit religious corporation

IRS Status

Recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service

Mission

Siraj Center supports religious, educational, and community-centered initiatives that serve the Muslim community in California and beyond.

Governance

Siraj Center is governed by its own Board of Directors. The MHMA Board of Trustees appoints the Siraj Center Board of Directors and provides governance oversight to ensure fiduciary responsibility and alignment with MHMA’s mission.

Governance & Oversight

Governance Structure

  • • Siraj Center is a separate nonprofit organization.
  • • The MHMA Board of Trustees provides governance oversight.
  • • The MHMA Trustees appoint and may remove the Siraj Center Board of Directors.
  • • Siraj Center officers are elected by its Board of Directors.
MHMA Board of Trustees
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Siraj Center Board of Directors
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Siraj Center Officers

Leadership

Siraj Center Board of Directors

  • Umar Sear
  • Asif Alvi
  • Aynan Chaudhry

Board members serve on a volunteer basis.

Relationship to MHMA

Siraj Center operates as a mission-aligned organization affiliated with the Mountain House Muslim Association (MHMA). MHMA provides governance and strategic oversight to ensure fiduciary responsibility, responsible stewardship of resources, and mission alignment.