Expanding Our School for a Brighter Future
- Growing Demand: Since 2021, ILM's enrollment demand has surged by 1000%, with almost 100 students on the waiting list.
- Limited Space: Our current campus space limits admission, impacting instructional quality and teacher-student ratios.
- Enhanced Learning: The new campus will reduce class sizes, support advanced STEM resources, offer specialized learning tracks and expansion opportunities for all programs.
- Islamic Development: Dedicated spaces for Quran, Islamic studies, reflection, and counseling foster spiritual growth and Muslim identity.
- Community Building: Multi-functional spaces for extracurricular and events will strengthen students, family, and community connections.
About the New Campus
The new campus space of more than 35,000 square feet (36,046 sq. ft.) will allow ILM Academy to offer additional enriched and specialized programs across all grade levels. With almost double the space of the current IMC building, the new campus will enable us to accommodate prospective students on the waiting list while maintaining an average of a 1:18 teacher-student ratio in each class, introduce modern learning approaches, such as 'learning communities, expand Montessori programs to upper grades, support a more comprehensive range of academic tracks, including honors and advanced classes for middle school, and establish a fully on-campus high school program better to meet each student's needs by their grade level.
ILM Academy’s New Campus Vision
- Instructional (Classroom), Intervention, and Counseling Room
- Library Media Center and Learning Hall
- Auxiliary Gymnasium and Multi-Activity Room
- Cafeteria and Kitchen
- Wudu & Prayer Area
Campus Expansion Financial Plan
ILM Academy’s campus expansion financial plan outlines a clear path to achieving ILM Academy’s goal to achieve sustainable growth. Through structured fundraising and prudent financial management, ILM Academy is set to meet the financial requirements efficiently through a combination of funding sources.
Funding & Goals
Available Funds: $2M in investment funds and $1M in internal funds are committed.
Fundraising Goal: $1M is needed through community events, corporate sponsors, and donations to purchase the new campus.
Join Us on This Journey
Together, we can shape the future of our students through Islamic education at ILM Academy!
Here's how you can IMPACT:
- One-Time Donations: Every contribution, big or small, helps us reach our goal.
- Recurring Donations: You can set up monthly, quarterly, or annual contributions for ongoing impact through our website or contact our business office.
- Legacy Giving: Leave a lasting impact and build your family legacy as our legacy sponsors. Your family will be honored at our annual events and on campus for years to come.
- Corporate Sponsorships & Matching Gifts: Bring sponsors and amplify your gift through employer matching programs.
- Encourage relatives and friends: Motivate your family and friends to participate in our fundraising efforts.
- In-Kind Donations: Contribute services, materials, or equipment needed for the new campus.
Give Now - IMPACT Forever
ILM's Vision for Expansion
| Campuses | Total Square Footage By Campus |
|---|---|
| ILM Owned | |
| ILM Main Campus (IMC) | 17,000 sq. ft. |
| Rented Space | |
| Early Childhood Campus (ECC) | 8,000 sq. ft. (first & second floors) |
| ILM Resource Center (IRC) | 6,000 sq. ft. (first floor) |
| Total Area | 31,000 sq. ft. |
| Campuses | Total Square Footage By Campus |
|---|---|
| ILM Main Campus (IMC) | 17,000 sq. ft. |
| ILM New Campus | 35,000 sq. ft. |
| Total Area | 52,000 sq. ft. |
| Current Students’ Enrollment | Current Classroom Square Footage - Used | Projected Students’ Enrollment | Square footage Needed (Approximately) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Programs | 66 | 2,220 sq. ft. | 98 | 3,400 sq. ft. |
| Montessori Programs | 73 | 2,700 sq. ft. | 105 | 4,500 sq. ft. |
| Elementary Programs | 117 | 3,000 sq. ft. | 180 | 6,350 sq. ft. |
| Middle School Programs | 94 | 2,500 sq. ft. | 120 | 5,750 sq. ft. |
| High School Programs | 33 | 1,600 sq. ft. | 45 | 2,000 sq. ft. |
| Total | 386 | 12,000 sq. ft. | 548 | 22,000 sq. ft. |
ILM Academy's Enrollment Data
Frequently Asked Questions
With larger, flexible classrooms, students will benefit from more personalized instruction and focused learning environments. The new building will allow us to introduce modern learning approaches, such as 'learning communities', expand Montessori programs to upper grades, support a more comprehensive range of academic tracks, including honors and advanced classes for middle school, and establish fully on-campus high school program to better meet each student's needs by their grade level.
ILM Academy's Early Childhood Campus (ECC) lease expires in the summer of 2025, limiting the expansion potential of our Montessori and early childhood programs.
ILM Academy's IMC building also needs more capacity to accommodate our anticipated growth of over 300 additional students, with limited space for additional sections or specialized facilities. Due to these space constraints, many prospective students are wait-listed, making it challenging for ILM Academy to meet community demand.
Yes, with current class sizes averaging 25-30 students, the need for more space is essential. A larger building will allow us to create smaller, more manageable class sizes, averaging 18 to 20 students per class, promoting better instruction, safer environments, and a more personalized learning experience for each student.
To ensure we can meet our educational and community objectives, we hope to raise $3 million to support the school's immediate needs, such as purchasing the new building and fully funding the expansion project. This amount reflects our most critical building purchase needs and the new campus construction needs.
As a non-profit K-12 Islamic school, ILM Academy offers affordable tuition and relies on the generosity of our community to cover essential costs not fully met by tuition alone. Donations help us enhance the resources that foster our students' educational and spiritual growth.
Every dollar raised will go directly toward the purchase of the building, facility upgrades, equipment, and furnishings needed to support the next phase of our school's expansion. Every contribution brings us closer to providing a state-of-the-art learning environment for our students.
- Detailed annual reports on fund allocation will be provided to maintain transparency and accountability.
Yes. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, donations to ILM Academy are fully tax-deductible allowed by law. You will receive a receipt for your donation to use for tax purposes.
Absolutely! Recurring donations are extremely valuable as they provide a steady stream of support. You can choose to give monthly, quarterly, or annually and set up a recurring gift directly through our website or by contacting our business office.
Yes, ILM Academy offers sponsorship options for specific items or projects within the school, such as sponsoring a classroom, technology upgrades, or prayer spaces. We would be honored to recognize your family or organization as a named sponsor. Please contact us directly to learn more about these opportunities.
In addition to monetary donations, you can support us by:
- Encouraging others to donate or participate in school fundraising events and campaigns.
- Donating resources like books, technology, or classroom materials.
- Volunteering your time in areas such as event planning, reaching out to donors, etc.
You can donate securely online through ILM Academy's website, mail a check, or visit our school's office in person. Please contact our business office directly for other giving options, including bank transfers or gifts of appreciated stock.
For more information or specific inquiries, please get in touch with our business office at 678-624-1157 or email at [email protected]. We would be happy to discuss how your support can impact our students and school community.
Thank you for helping us build a brighter future for our students!
