The Upper Cumberland Islamic Society (U.C.I.S. or UCIS) is a non-profit religious corporation organized in February 2001, under the laws of the State of Tennessee, United States of America.  The Tennessee Secretary of State Control Number for the UCIS is 0403071, and the Internal Revenue Service Employer Identification Number (E.I.N.) is 62-1845633.  The UCIS is a tax exempt public charity under 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code with the assigned DLN: 17053004376003.  Contributions to UCIS are deductible under section 170 of the Code, which further authorizes the organization to “receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code.”

The UCIS is headquartered in Cookeville, Tennessee.  The corporate mailing address is: P. O. Box 3828, Tennessee – 38502.  The registered agent for the UCIS is Dr. Wali R. Kharif, located at 2661 Lake Valley Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee 38506.  The registered agent is responsible for submitting annual reports to the Secretary of State Office and responding to external concerns.

The UCIS goals include: 1) Promotion of Islam in the Upper Cumberland, a rural and sparsely populated section of Middle Tennessee; 2) Encouragement of better interfaith relationships in the region; and, 3) Establishment of  institutions that facilitate worship by Muslims in the area. 

For any query or suggestion please email :  ucistnmuslim@gmail.com