About Us
Who we are, what we are responsible for, and how we operate as a registered 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit organization in Denver, Colorado.
The Burmese Islamic Association of Colorado
The Burmese Islamic Association of Colorado is a religious nonprofit organization based in Denver, Colorado. Its purpose is to support religious life and spiritual development, and to provide a place for worship, learning, community relationships, and responsible community engagement.
The association's name describes both its identity and its setting. It is an Islamic organization, it carries a Burmese name, and it is rooted in the state of Colorado. Its work is directed toward the religious and spiritual needs of the community it serves, carried out in a way that respects and contributes to the wider Denver community.
The association has identified four areas of activity as its responsibilities:
- Operating an Islamic centre and mosque as a place for worship and learning.
- Supporting religious and spiritual development among the people it serves.
- Operating donation programs through which the community can support its work.
- Selling donated property as a means of supporting its nonprofit purposes.
Each of these is described in more detail on our Programs & Activities page.
A registered 501(c)(3) organization
The Burmese Islamic Association of Colorado is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the United States Internal Revenue Code. Its Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-5216250.
The organization's legal name on file with the Internal Revenue Service is Burmese Association of Colorado. It serves the public as the Burmese Islamic Association of Colorado, the name used on this website, which reflects its Islamic religious purpose. Both names refer to the same organization and the same EIN.
According to public IRS records, the organization was recognized as tax-exempt in September 2017 and is classified as a religion-related organization focused on Islamic spiritual development.
Section 501(c)(3) status applies to organizations operated for religious, charitable, educational, and similar purposes. It means the organization exists to serve those purposes rather than to generate profit for private individuals, and that it is subject to the rules the IRS applies to tax-exempt organizations.
What this means for the public
- The association's resources are intended to serve its religious and community purposes.
- Anyone can look up the organization by its EIN using the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
- Donors who have questions about the tax treatment of a gift should consult a qualified tax advisor and may contact the association for documentation.
Based in Denver, Colorado
The association's registered address is 1116 Wabash Street, Denver, CO 80220, United States. Denver is home to a diverse population of many faiths and backgrounds, and the association works within that setting as a local religious organization.
Its organizational purpose is straightforward: to support Islamic religious life and spiritual development, and to do so in a way that strengthens relationships within its own community and with its neighbors.
Our address
1116 Wabash Street
Denver, CO 80220
United States
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Religious and community-oriented responsibilities
The association's responsibilities fall into two connected areas: serving religious life, and acting responsibly as part of a wider community.
Religious responsibilities
Maintaining a place for Islamic worship, supporting religious learning and reflection, and encouraging spiritual development grounded in sincerity, good character, and care for others.
Community responsibilities
Building trust through respectful conduct, being a considerate neighbor, communicating openly with the public, and managing community support with integrity.
The role of an Islamic centre in worship, learning, and community life
In Muslim communities, the mosque has traditionally served several connected roles at once. Understanding these roles explains why the association treats the operation of its centre as a core responsibility.
Worship
The mosque is first a place of prayer. Islam places strong value on praying in congregation, and a mosque gives people a dedicated, dignified space to do so. A well-kept place of worship helps people focus on prayer and reflection.
Learning
Mosques have long been places where people learn about their faith. Religious learning helps people understand the meaning behind their practice, and supports good conduct in daily life.
Community life
A mosque is also where a community comes to know itself. People meet one another, families connect, and those who are new to an area can find a sense of belonging. For many people living far from where they or their families grew up, this connection is especially valuable.
A bridge to neighbors
Finally, an Islamic centre is often how the wider public first encounters a Muslim community. A centre that communicates openly and conducts itself respectfully helps build understanding between people of different backgrounds.
Responsible administration and transparent communication
A religious organization holds a double trust: the spiritual trust of the people who rely on it, and the practical trust of those who support it with their time, money, or property. Both depend on careful administration.
The association aims to keep accurate records, use its resources for its stated nonprofit purposes, and communicate honestly about what it does. This website is part of that commitment. It publishes only verified information about the organization, and directs visitors to contact the association when they need details that are not listed here.
Our communication principles
- Publish accurate, verified information only.
- Make our legal identity and contact details easy to find.
- Respond to questions from members and the public courteously.
- Describe our activities plainly, without exaggeration.
- Update this website when official information changes.
Verifying our organization
These are the association's official identifying details. Please use the email address below for all correspondence with the organization.
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Contact Our OrganizationOrganization information
- Organization name
- Burmese Islamic Association of Colorado
- Legal name (IRS)
- Burmese Association of Colorado
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS in September 2017
- IRS classification
- Religion-related, spiritual development (Islamic)
- EIN
- 81-5216250
- Website
- burmeseislamiccolorado.org
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