ILM Center Business Plan 2025


Programs & Services

  • Education: Weekdays and Weekend Sunday school, Scriptural Classes, Youth Development activities.
  • Skill & Leadership Development:
    • Public speaking workshops
    • Leadership training programs
    • Mentorship initiatives for youth and professionals
  • Language Programs: Arabic, English, and Urdu classes to serve both community members and interfaith neighbors.
  • Community Development: Family events, counseling, outreach, and social services.
  • Interfaith Engagement: Partnerships with schools, civic groups, and churches to promote mutual understanding.

Financial Plan

Projected Monthly Expenses

  • Rent & Utilities: $9,000
  • Insurance: $3,000
  • Programming (Ramadan, Teacher, Events): $10,000 annually (~$830/month)
  • Operating Expenses (supplies, admin, maintenance): $2,000
  • Total Monthly Expenses: ~$14,800

Revenue Streams

  1. Founding Supporters (Committed Donors):
    • ~100 members pledging monthly contributions
    • Average $100/month = $10,000/month guaranteed base
  2. Educational Activities:
    • Tuition fees for weekend school, Sunday schools, Scriptural classes, and skill-building courses
    • Language programs (Arabic, English, Urdu) with nominal enrollment fees
    • Leadership, public speaking, and mentorship classes generating supplemental income
    • Estimated income: $5,000–$7,000/month
  3. Seasonal & Community Fundraising:
    • Ramadan and Eid sponsorships
    • Community fundraising dinners and events
  4. Facility Rentals
    • Renting the hall/classrooms for Community events, lectures, tutoring, and workshops
    • Estimated income: $3,000–$4,000/month
  5. Donations & Employer Matching
    • One-time contributions from community members
    • Matching gift programs through corporate employers
    • Estimated income: $2,000–$3,000/month
  6. Business & Vendor Partnerships
    • Sponsorships from local owned businesses (restaurants, real estate, IT companies) in exchange for visibility at events and in newsletters
    • Vendor tables at bazaars, international food festival, social events, youth fairs, and educational events
    • Estimated income: $1,500–$2,000/month

Summary:

  • Committed base support of ~$10,000/month from members covers majority of operational costs.
  • Educational and leadership programs add $5,000–$10,000/month in sustainable supplemental revenue.
  • Seasonal fundraising during Ramadan/Eid provides additional reserves.