Information on the Fundraising
2019 - A CRUCIAL YEAR FOR ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF CARROLL COUNTY (ISCC)
ISCC has come a long way since its modest beginning in 2004. This year, 2019, is a crucial year for ISCC as the organization looks to raise $200,000 from benefactors to convert a warehouse to House of Worship and meet all County and State building codes to bring this to fruition.
ISCC is the only place of worship for citizens of Carroll County of the Islamic faith and it is the only place that offers Islamic Sunday School for the children in the Carroll County as well.
Background Information
ISCC has a humble beginning. In 2004, four local physicians began offering Jummah prayers in one of their offices in Westminster, MD. As the call for prayers grew louder, more Muslims joined, and room in a nearby hotel was rented for this purpose. Later that same year, the small Muslim community was given a temporary place to pray in the basement of a church in Carroll County. During those early years, the community developed a constitution and in July 2007 ISCC was recognized by the IRS as a non-profit organization.
Through significant fundraising efforts and the blessings of Allah (swt) (Almighty God), ISCC was able to purchase its current facility in 2010. It has a residential house and a 7500 sq. ft. warehouse along with adequate parking for about 25 vehicles. At first, ISCC offered regular Jummah, Taraweeh, and Eid prayers as well as Islamic education classes for children in the residential house. As the congregation grew, all activities were moved to the larger warehouse. ISCC has applied for a permit for change of use from a Warehouse to a House of Worship. Regrettably, the warehouse needs major upgrades to bring it up to the applicable county and state building codes and requires considerable sums of money.
ISCC is a Section 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization and is also registered with Maryland SDAT.
Mission Statement
The Islamic Society of Carroll County strives to meet the religious needs of Muslims in Carroll County by providing regular congregational prayers and Islamic education for children, nurturing a peaceful environment in the community, and maintaining interfaith harmony with other religious organizations.
Change of Use: $200,000 Project (2019)
As of October 22, 2019:
Architect firm fees: $15,000 - completed
Engineering firm fees: $15,000 - completed
Two ADA bathrooms: $40,000 - completed
HVAC System: $40,000 - completed
Propane tank: $5,000 - completed
Electrical upgrade: $15,000 - completed
Fence (on creek side): $20,000 - pending (need funds)
Renovations in ISCC home: $10,000 - completed
Filling swimming pool: $10,000 - pending (need funds)
As of the most recent update, ISCC is awaiting few remaining county inspections of the work in progress.
The above is in addition to current remaining $190,000 mortgage balance. ISCC refinanced the loan recently and the membership hope to pay off the balance in 5 – 7 years.
Accomplishments
1. Friday prayers every week
2. Weekend Iqra Academy (Islamic and Quran classes) for 20 children during academic year
3. Taraweeh prayers during Ramadhan
4. Weekend Iftars during Ramadhan
5. Positive relationship with interfaith religious groups, law enforcement agencies and local elected officials
Projects Completed
1. Change of use application has been approved by few local agencies and is in the final step of County Development review process
2. State of the art camera security system inside and outside the facility
3. Panic hardware installed on all exit doors
4. Parking lot striped and approved
5. All large dangerous trees removed
6. Property mortgage refinanced
7. House property rented
8. Sales tax exemption in Maryland
9. NIJ HoW Security documentation completed and shared with law enforcement agencies
10. Exit signs installed as per Federal and State codes
11. Egress lights installed on all exit doors.
12. Engineering work by an external engineering firm for Site Plan completed.
13. HVAC system installed in both pre-worship and worship area.
14. Propane tank for HVAC system installed.
15. Electrical upgrades in the ISCC building completed
16. Renovations completed in the ISCC House.
17. Payments for all firms hired and contractors made in full and current no payment is due.
18. Two ADA bathrooms with wuzzu area constructed, inspected and met the county codes.
19. Rental house renovated from the inside.
Pay Donation via Direct Deposit:
You can now directly deposit your donation to ISCC account. ISCC financial bank account information is below:
Bank Routing Number: 055003308 (BB&T Bank)
ISCC Account Number: 0005250486466
Pay Donation via a Check:
Below is the link for the donation form that can be downloaded and printed, completed and mailed.
Pay Donation via a Credit Card:
Below is the link for the secure PayPal Business for nonprofit organization account for ISCC
Below is the link for the secure PayPal Business for nonprofit organization account for ISCC
Contact Information:
Islamic Society of Carroll County
3100 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 888-7150 | www.isccmd.org
Dr. Raza Khan, President
(361) 222-2224 | Dr.Raza.Khan@gmail.com
Mr. Amjad Waince, Treasurer
(410) 596-8598 | amwaince@gmail.com
Islamic Society of Carroll County
3100 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 888-7150 | www.isccmd.org
Dr. Raza Khan, President
(361) 222-2224 | Dr.Raza.Khan@gmail.com
Mr. Amjad Waince, Treasurer
(410) 596-8598 | amwaince@gmail.com
Aerial video of the Islamic Society of Carroll County property