Funds Raised
Our Next Goal:
Target: $1,000,000
Raised: $381,300
For this next phase of the Bagh-e-Ahmad project, we want to raise $763,000 by the end of Ramadan 2024.
Project History
By the grace of Allah, MKA USA has secured our new home with the help of the Jama’at and Khuddam across the country. For our next phase of this project, we need your help with 2 things:
- Give us ideas of what we can make and build Bagh-e-Ahmad into
- Help us raise the funds to start our next chapter.
Submit Your Ideas!
Donation Tiers
3 Available
Tier 1
- $$50k/mo
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- Name section/street after you (with permission from Huzur (aba))
- Special invite at the Inauguration with Huzur-e-Anwar (aba) (Pending visit/approval)
- Sadr Sahib letter to Huzur (aba) with the names of Khuddam
5 Available
Tier 2
- $$20k/mo
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- Have a memorial bench named after you that will be located around the land
- Special invite at the Inauguration with Huzur-e-Anwar (aba) (Pending visit/approval)
- Sadr Sahib letter to Huzur (aba) with the names of Khuddam
Tier 3
- $$10k/mo
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- Have a brick wall with your name on it
- Special invite at the Inauguration with Huzur-e-Anwar (aba) (Pending visit/approval)
- Sadr Sahib letter to Huzur (aba) with the names of Khuddam
Tier 4
- $$5k/mo
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- A Plaque with names of donors
- Special invite at the Inauguration with Huzur-e-Anwar (aba) (Pending visit/approval)
- Sadr Sahib letter to Huzur (aba) with the names of Khuddam
(Donations of at least $2,500 will also be recongnized inshallah in some way)
FAQs
How do I pay Online?
- Visit https://chanda.mkausa.org
- Click “Pay My Chanda”
- Select Khadim if you are a Khadim and paying on your behalf, Select Tifl if you are a Nasir and paying on behalf of your Tifl son/young boy.
- Click One-Time Payment
- Click Myself (so it can be tied to your member code)
- Pay with either:
- ACH/Bank: Preferred
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Enter Personal Details and Select “MKA Land” as Donation Type & Pay. You will also get an automated email confirmation.
Are donations only open to Khuddam/Atfal & younger boys?
MKA USA is right now soliciting donations from Khuddam and parents of Atfal and younger boys. Ansar are more than welcome to join this blessed opprtunity but should pay on behalf of a Khadim, a Tifl or a younger boy.
is there a dollar amount limit on online transactions?
Yes. Each ACH/Bank trasnaction has a limit of $9,999.99 (shy of 10K). If you are paying more than this amount, please split into 2 or more transactions. For a larger trasnactions, we appreciate if you use ACH/Bank as a payment options.
All issue related to Payment or Chanda Portal should go to maal@mkausa.org & All issues related to HQ property matters and fundraising should go to hqproject@mkausa.org
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. As always, all donations to MKA USA/Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are tax-deductable. You will be issued the receipt.
Can I pay on behalf of a deceased family member?
Yes. You can pay on behalf of a deceased person. If you are paying on behalf of a person and your donation amount qualifies towards above tiers, please also email us at hqproject@mkausa.org
Can I pay donation to my Qaid Majlis or Local Nazim Maal?
Yes. You can but due to the time constraints, we highly encourage you to pay online at https://chanda.mkausa.org
All issue related to Payment or Chanda Portal should go to maal@mkausa.org & All issues related to HQ property matters and fundraising should go to hqproject@mkausa.org
Can I pay donation to my Jama'at Finance secretary?
No. Please do not give the donation to local Jamaat finance secretary. Please talk to your Qaid Majlis or email us at maal@mkausa.org or hqproject@mkausa.org
Does this donation count towards my Khuddam Chanda?
No, this is an extra donation on top of your regular Khuddam chanda. You are still obligated to pay your regular Khuddam chanda (1.2083% of your net income). In fact, if you have arrears of your Khuddam chanda from the last year, we will not accept your donation towards HQ and use any donated money towards Khuddam chanda arrears first. Please email us at maal@mkausa.org for any questions.
Can I mail a check?
Yes. You can but due to the time constraints, we encourage you to use https://chanda.mkausa.org.
Write Checks to:
MKA USA
1209 Goth Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20905
Use priority mail with tracking if sending a check. All issue related to Payment or Chanda Portal should go to maal@mkausa.org & All issues related to HQ property matters and fundraising should go to hqproject@mkausa.org
Can I Wire Transfer the funds?
Yes. but we still encourage you to donate via our online portal at https://chanda.mkausa.org.
However, if you must pay us via an ACH/Wire Transfer, please first recah out to Mohtamim Maal Sahib at maal@mkausa.org
Are there any online processing Fees?
Online fees are extremely minimal, especially if you use Bank Transfer ACH (6 cents) or Debit cards. MKA USA still encourges you to pay online as cost of manual entry, bookkeeping, cost of checks etc.. outweighs the online cost we would incur.
I had made a pledge & how will it reconcile?
If you enter your name, Majlis and Member Code MKA HQ property fundraising team will reconcile against your pledge.
Is my total contribution going to be contributed towards this project if I had donated during initial fundraising phase?
Yes. Your total donation amount towards this HQ Fund would count towads a Tier you fall into.
When will I be issued a receipt?
Inshallah, within 7 – 14 business days you will receive the donation receipt. If you need it sooner, please reach out to maal@mkausa.org
Is MKA working with Jama'at on this project?
Yes. MKA HQ is going to be a property of Ahmdiyya Muslim Community USA and will be owned by AMC. MKA Property committee is working closely with Jama’at for past couple of years.
What will be the common uses of the Property?
Inshallah, this land will have Multiple uses but the primary will be for MKA Ijtema
What is the name of the new Land?
Baagh-e-Ahmad (Garden of Ahmad)