FAQs

What is Islamic Services Foundation (ISF)?
ISF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1989 by Muslim families in the Dallas‑Fort Worth area. Its mission is to incubate and manage organizations that provide positive social change through Islamic education and community service
ISF aims to deliver world-class services to the Muslim community by establishing Islamic-rooted educational, intellectual, social, cultural, and business institutions. Its vision is “an empowered Muslim community.”
  • Brighter Horizons Academy (BHA): Accredited Pre‑K through 12th-grade Islamic college-preparatory school

  • Little Horizons Academy: Pre-K and kindergarten Islamic preschool

  • My Islamic Books Series: Educational book series adopted across many Islamic schools

  • ISF Qur’an Institute (IQI): Dedicated Hifz (Qur’an memorization) program; has graduated over 100 Huffadh as of 2024

  • BHA Sunday School: Sunday program hosted at BHA’s campus

  • The Muslim Yellow Pages: A directory service connecting Muslim businesses and consumers

Starting in 1989 with just 10 students, BHA has grown to serve over 800–1,000 students today. The first graduating high-school class was in 2002. It remains one of Texas’s largest full-time Islamic preparatory academies

ISF offers:

  • Islamic and academic curricula via BHA and Little Horizons Academy

  • Qur’an memorization (Hifz) programs through IQI

  • Sunday classes and enrichment through BHA Sunday School

  • Arabic language and Islamic studies books published by My Islamic Books

Yes—My Islamic Books is distributed across North America, designed to support Islamic studies curricula in schools beyond the DFW region.
Admissions details—such as application procedures, tuition, financial aid, and academic calendars—are provided by the individual entities (BHA, Little Horizons, IQI). Prospective families are encouraged to visit the official website or contact the Foundation for current enrollment steps.
ISF offers different membership levels for individuals wishing to support or participate in governance. Membership includes eligibility to apply for Shura Council participation. More information is available under “Our Membership” on the official site.
ISF is based at 411 Industrial Drive, Suite 105 in Richardson, Texas, with general contact via phone (972 414‑5090) or email through the website.
ISF receives support through its Endowment Fund (Waqf), individual donations, grants, and contributions to support operations and its programs. Contributions can be made online, including during Ramadan campaigns.
According to Charity Navigator’s most recent fiscal (2023) evaluation, ISF received a Two-Star rating (65%) based on accountability and finance criteria. The higher-level metrics (impact, leadership, culture) were not yet rated due to lack of available data.
  • Phone: (972) 414‑5090

  • Address: 411 Industrial Drive, Suite 105, Richardson, TX 75081, U.S.A.

  • Website Contact Form: Available on ISF’s official site via “Contact Us”

Support can be offered via donations (including the endowment fund), volunteering at ISF entities, or becoming a member. ISF’s website lists ongoing projects and ways to get involved.