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San Jose, California$520k revenue10 funders on file

Mission / Objectives Guiding Light aims to provide a space where individuals are able to strengthen their bond with Allah (God), understanding & implementing the word of Allah (God) and the traditions of the final Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah (God) be upon him).In addition, Guiding Light works to strengthen the social fabric of the western Muslim community by providing a religiously inspired gathering space for Muslims of all ages and backgrounds.Achievements2024, our 12th year in operation, was filled with continued progressive growth. 1) Hifdh Program: In September 2014, we began a full-time Hifdh (memorization of the Quran) program at Guiding Light. We currently have ten full-time students who attend Monday to Friday . In addition we have now graduated some of our students from the program and continue to graduate 3 students on an average a year. (subject to successful memorization)2) Maktab Program (Quran Classes): Our weekday evening Quran recitation classes for…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$17k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$1k$3k$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$0–$61kover two years, from 0–2 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$45kfrom 2 new funders

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  1. 1Valley Health Foundation (Vhf)Gives in California (72 of 81)No similar grantees yet1 in 29$89k
  2. 2Islamic Relief USASimilar grantees: Insight Life Learning Institute ($10k/yr), Masjidullah Incorporated ($16k/yr), Peaceful Families Project ($12k/yr)1 in 29$32k
  3. 3Silicon Valley Community FoundationSimilar grantees: Greater Good International ($25k/yr), Baitulmaal Inc ($100k/yr), Night Ministry ($26k/yr)1 in 40$51k

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