About Us

We are a non-profit organization that supports good causes and positive change in India’s Muslims & minorities

Providing Real Solutions to Real Needs since 1981

What We Do

We strive to bring awareness of the status of Muslims and minorities in India with the intention of one day alleviating poverty. The donations we raise from individuals throughout the United States and United Kingdom, fund our charitable projects in India and help us meet our objectives.

When you donate to IMRC, you are supporting a network of more than 100 organizations in India which range from providing services in education, social welfare institutions to medical clinics, emergency relief and much more.

Objectives

  • Provide economic and educational assistance to orphans and destitute children.
  • Provide immediate relief to victims of communal violence and/or natural disasters.
  • Provide information about the status of minorities and Muslims of India.

WHO WE ARE

Indian Muslim Relief & Charities (IMRC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization which began in 1981. We are located at 849 Independence Ave. Suite A, Mountain View, CA 94043. We work year round to assess the needs of Muslims and minorities in poverty struck areas of India and develop projects based on their needs. We have a dedicated team, visionary leaders and over 100 organizations on site in India to improve social structures and economic opportunities so minorities & Muslims in India can have the opportunity to reach their full potential, contribute to society, have a voice in decisions that affect them and live and work in dignity.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help India’s Muslims & minorities achieve security, freedom and equality – Their rights as citizens of India.

Board of Directors 2025

Maqsood Quadri

President

Maqsood Quadri is a Senior Environmental Manager, geologist and hydrogeologist. He serves as President of IMRC and Downtown Islamic Center Chicago. He has been in community service for last 30 years. He helped establish a multi-specialty hospital and is currently working on establishing a university through IMRC in India.

Javed Sikander

Vice President

Javed Sikander is an American Muslim of Indian origin living in Seattle, Washington. He has been involved in various social initiatives and humanitarian work for the past 20 years.

Nusrat Deen

Vice President

Nusrat Deen is the founding member, President and CEO at multiple research sites including Apex Medical Research, with a background in accounting and SAP systems management. She has successfully led six diverse healthcare services organizations. She have been a long time volunteer of IMRC, including the India Health Initiative.

Omair Farooqui

Secretary

Maqsood Quadri is a Senior Environmental Manager, geologist and hydrogeologist. He serves as President of IMRC and Downtown Islamic Center Chicago. He has been in community service for last 30 years. He helped establish a multi-specialty hospital and is currently working on establishing a university through IMRC in India.

Rauf Patel

Treasurer

Abdul Rauf Patel is from Surat, Gujarat, India. He is a semiconductor process engineer. He was directly responsible for the solar cell for Pathfinder that was sent to Mars by NASA. He also is a board member of Muslim Mortuary & Cemetery Committee (MMCC) in Southern California.

Altaf Ghori

Board Member

Abdul Rauf Patel is from Surat, Gujarat, India. He is a semiconductor process engineer. He was directly responsible for the solar cell for Pathfinder that was sent to Mars by NASA. He also is a board member of Muslim Mortuary & Cemetery Committee (MMCC) in Southern California.

Homaira Naseem

Board Member

Homaira Naseem is a graduate of Aligarh Muslim University and has a master’s degree in Organic Chemistry. She has been a Research and Development Engineer for 35 years and has been awarded four patents. She was a National Delegate for Bernie Sanders from Massachusetts in 2016 and past president & founding member of IMRC, New […]

Afzal Ahmed

Board Member

Board of Trustees 2025

Maqsood Quadri

President

Maqsood Quadri is a Senior Environmental Manager, geologist and hydrogeologist. He serves as President of IMRC and Downtown Islamic Center Chicago. He has been in community service for last 30 years. He helped establish a multi-specialty hospital and is currently working on establishing a university through IMRC in India.

Javed Sikander

Vice President

Javed Sikander is an American Muslim of Indian origin living in Seattle, Washington. He has been involved in various social initiatives and humanitarian work for the past 20 years.

Nusrat Deen

Vice President

Nusrat Deen is the founding member, President and CEO at multiple research sites including Apex Medical Research, with a background in accounting and SAP systems management. She has successfully led six diverse healthcare services organizations. She have been a long time volunteer of IMRC, including the India Health Initiative.

Omair Farooqui

Secretary

Maqsood Quadri is a Senior Environmental Manager, geologist and hydrogeologist. He serves as President of IMRC and Downtown Islamic Center Chicago. He has been in community service for last 30 years. He helped establish a multi-specialty hospital and is currently working on establishing a university through IMRC in India.

Rauf Patel

Treasurer

Abdul Rauf Patel is from Surat, Gujarat, India. He is a semiconductor process engineer. He was directly responsible for the solar cell for Pathfinder that was sent to Mars by NASA. He also is a board member of Muslim Mortuary & Cemetery Committee (MMCC) in Southern California.

Altaf Ghori

Board Member

Abdul Rauf Patel is from Surat, Gujarat, India. He is a semiconductor process engineer. He was directly responsible for the solar cell for Pathfinder that was sent to Mars by NASA. He also is a board member of Muslim Mortuary & Cemetery Committee (MMCC) in Southern California.

Homaira Naseem

Board Member

Homaira Naseem is a graduate of Aligarh Muslim University and has a master’s degree in Organic Chemistry. She has been a Research and Development Engineer for 35 years and has been awarded four patents. She was a National Delegate for Bernie Sanders from Massachusetts in 2016 and past president & founding member of IMRC, New […]

Afzal Ahmed

Board Member

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