The Organization

The Orange County Islamic Foundation (OCIF) was established in 1996 as a non-profit Islamic organization to provide the Religious, Educational, and Social services to the Muslim Community of Mission Viejo and neighboring South Orange County cities.

The Mission Viejo Masjid & Pillars Academy are entities that operate under OCIF.

OCIF was founded and is currently managed by the following board members:

  • Atef Helmy
  • Farid Elkasm (Secretary)
  • Javed Chak (Al-Ridah Academy)
  • Jehan Assaf (Women’s Committee)
  • Moutai Assaf (Religious Affairs)
  • Mohannad Malas (Outreach Programs)
  • Mokhtar Shawky (Treasurer)
  • Talat Radwan