Community Development Corporation

     Community development corporations (CDC)'s are 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that are created to support and revitalize communities, especially those that are impoverished or struggling. CDCs often deal with the development of affordable housing. They can also be involved in a wide range of community services that meet local needs such as education, job training, healthcare, commercial development, and other social programs. CDCs are often allowed to work closely with representatives from state and local governments, but they themselves are not a government entity.

     The Sister Clara Muhammad CDC are tax-exempt and may receive unlimited donations and grants from private and public sources. We also encourage philanthropic foundations to review our developmental programs, we are always looking for assistance. 

Here at Sister Clara Muhammad CDC we are attempting to find ways to diversify our funding streams. It is important to note here that CDC's are self-identified, and that there are no specific tax Id or certification that distinguishes one CDC from another non-profit institution.

     Sister Clara Muhammad CDC follow a bottom-up approach, we set up and are run by community members or local groups and civic associations. In fact, the key feature to SCMCDC is our inclusion of community representatives in our governing /advisory board.

    The Sister Clara Muhammad CDC sits on 1.5-acre land site, this property has been owned now close to  50 years coming in 2025. The Masjid serves a congregation of over 500 weekly, while also acting as a central hub for many others in the Muslim community. The development of our facility meets the requirements for both renovation and new construction, our approach to the development of this property will not neglect the immediate needs of the residents living around the property.

   Our property sits in the Promise Zone and Opportunity Zone as a great gateway of the neighborhood.