The Contribution Pillar  ·  Sadaqah Jariyah  ·  Building the Muslim Trojan Legacy

Carry the legacy forward — for $5 a month.

Ummah@USC connects Muslim Trojans across generations — students, alumni, families, and faculty. We're inviting the first hundred alumni to become Founding Members and put this community on a permanent foundation.

The Founding Hundred

0 / 100 torches lit

Every monthly member lights a torch. When all hundred burn, Ummah@USC's core programming — alumni-student events, city Hubs, and the Alumni Weekend Tailgate — is funded for the year, every year.

Become a Founding Member

USC grads are doing well. For less than one coffee a month, stay tied to the community that shaped you — and hold the door open for the next generation.

Monthly gifts are what build the legacy — steady, predictable, sadaqah jariyah.

You can choose which fund your gift supports — including Zakat — on the next screen. Zakat-designated gifts are restricted to the student hardship & scholarship fund, which supports students in need in accordance with zakat guidelines. All other funds are sadaqah / general charitable support.

Light your torch — $5/month

Secure checkout · Tax-deductible · Cancel anytime

Proof, then promise

We don't ask before we show. Here's what the community has already done — and exactly what your membership funds next.

Done — 2025 $1,000+

CafePendaleen × MSU × Ummah

Our first joint event brought alumni and students into the same room — and raised over a thousand dollars to support Ummah and MSU members.

Next — 2026 Hubs

Ummah Hubs

Funded gatherings in the cities where Muslim Trojans live and work — so leaving LA never means leaving the community.

Next — 2026 Tailgate

Alumni Weekend Tailgate

The Muslim Trojan homecoming: one tailgate at USC during Alumni Weekend that brings every generation back together.

Where your gift goes

Every dollar moves one of our three pillars.

Community

Programming that celebrates our heritage and faith — and builds belonging and pride across all generations of Muslim Trojans.

Connection

Mentorship bridges between students and alumni, and pathways into careers and leadership through the Trojan Network.

Contribution

Scholarships, campus support, and a culture of giving that uplifts students today and endows the community for tomorrow.

Give with confidence

501(c)(3) nonprofit

Ummah@USC is a registered 501(c)(3). Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN: 33-4049578.

Instant receipts

You'll receive an automatic tax receipt by email for every gift, including each monthly charge.

Cancel anytime

Manage or cancel your monthly membership in two clicks from any receipt email. No calls, no guilt.

Zakat & Sadaqah

Designate your gift as Zakat (restricted to the eligible student hardship fund) or Sadaqah for general support.

Questions

Why monthly instead of one big gift?

Steady gifts let us commit to programming a year out — Hubs, mentorship, the Tailgate — instead of fundraising event-to-event. It's also the spirit of sadaqah jariyah: the most beloved deeds are the most consistent, even if small. One-time gifts are always welcome too.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. Ummah@USC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and no goods or services are provided in exchange for membership gifts, so your contribution is fully tax-deductible. You'll get a receipt for every charge.

Can I give Zakat?

Yes — choose "Student hardship & scholarships" when you give. That fund is restricted to zakat-eligible uses. Gifts to events, Hubs, and general operations are sadaqah.

I'm a student — should I give?

Your presence is the gift. Come to events, join the newsletter, and bring a friend. If you'd still like to give, even $5 once means a lot — but this campaign is built for our alumni to carry.

How do I cancel or change my amount?

Every receipt email includes a manage link — change your amount, update your card, or cancel in under a minute. Or just email us at Ummahatusc@gmail.com.