Waqaf An-Nur Corporation Berhad is a philanthropic organisation established by Johor Corporation (JCorp) to manage and develop waqf (Islamic endowment) assets and shares within the JCorp Group. Operating as a company limited by guarantee without shares, Waqaf An-Nur focuses on leveraging endowed resources for the benefit of the community across various sectors, including healthcare, education, social welfare, and economic development. In 2019, Waqaf An-Nur, operating under the trust of the Johor State Islamic Religious Council, significantly expanded its role by managing Johor's Business Zakat Agency (JCorp). This strategic expansion has enabled Waqaf An-Nur to broaden its support for needy beneficiaries through a variety of impactful programmes centred on healthcare, socio-economic development, spirituality, and community welfare.

This project summary outlines research examining the impact of Waqaf An-Nur Corporation Berhad (WANCorp) community development programs. WANCorp is a company limited by guarantee dedicated to utilising waqf (endowment) principles to foster community and economic development. Its mission is to channel waqf resources into initiatives that uplift society, including programs in healthcare, socioeconomic empowerment, spiritual enhancement, and welfare support. In 2019, the Johor State Islamic Religious Council entrusted WANCorp to manage Johor�s Business Zakat Agency (JCorp). This strategic move expanded WANCorp�s reach, allowing it to serve a broader beneficiary base through a range of impactful programs. The Centre of Excellence for Islamic Social Finance (COE ISF) researchers employed the Theory of Change framework to evaluate its programs� societal impact. This model analyses how specific interventions can generate measurable improvements in community welfare by mapping the pathway from inputs to processes, outputs, and desired outcomes.