Potential of Zakat Funds and Corporate Social Responsibility in Islamic Educational Institutions: A Case Study at YPPA Cipulus High School

Moh. Sugandi; Elfa Rossa Nurparihah; Yana Maulana

Authors

Moh. Sugandi Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al Badar Cipulus, Purwakarta Author
Elfa Rossa Nurparihah Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al Badar Cipulus, Purwakarta Author
Yana Maulana Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al Badar Cipulus, Purwakarta Author

Keywords:

Corporate Social Responsibility, Education Financing, Islamic Education, National Zakat Collection Agency, Zakat

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the potential of zakat funds and Corporate Social Responsibility in supporting Islamic education financing at Madrasah Aliyah YPPA Cipulus Purwakarta. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach to deeply understand the implementation of zakat funds and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Islamic educational institution environment. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving the administration of Madrasah Aliyah YPPA Cipulus and alumni who received educational scholarships from the National Zakat Agency. Data analysis was conducted using an interactive analysis model that includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions, while data validity was maintained through source triangulation techniques. The results of the study indicate that Corporate Social Responsibility assistance received in the school environment is distributed directly to certain students without involving the school in the management or supervision process, so the effectiveness of its utilization cannot be evaluated optimally. Meanwhile, zakat funds distributed through the National Zakat Agency scholarship program have a more targeted mechanism and provide real benefits in assisting the educational needs of beneficiaries. This research also shows that zakat funds and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have significant potential as alternative funding sources for Islamic education. However, optimizing their use requires greater transparency, accountability, and coordination between educational institutions, zakat management institutions, companies, and the government to provide sustainable benefits for the development of Islamic education.

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