Photo credit: WVMA’s Cupertino campaign page
The organisation completed its $16.5 million purchase of the former LDS Church at 20125 Bollinger Road on October 22, 2026, closing a chapter that began when its founding congregation first began searching for a dedicated place to worship in the region. The property is a 20,761 square foot building on 2.37 acres, with 139 parking spaces, ten classrooms, an auditorium, a community hall, a commercial kitchen, and a basketball court that opens directly into the main sanctuary. The former LDS Church was the first church to come to market in Cupertino or Saratoga in more than 20 years, according to WVMA. Its 10 classrooms could support weekend Islamic school, after-school programmes, and adult education, while the hall and kitchen create space for gatherings, iftars, and community dinners. WVMA signed the purchase agreement on July 9, completed due diligence by September 7, and set October 15 as the deadline for community donations. The sale closed on October 22, meeting the timeline the organisation had laid out in its campaign.
The site is zoned BQ for religious use, meaning the organisation can use it as a mosque without seeking rezoning, according to WVMA’s Cupertino campaign page. After nearly two decades of gathering in borrowed spaces, the West Valley Muslim Association has secured a permanent home in Cupertino. That scarcity made the listing especially significant for a community that had long sought a permanent site in the heart of the West Valley. The building was purpose-built for worship and already included much of the infrastructure a mosque community needs. The basketball court is an unusual feature for a mosque and was highlighted by WVMA as a major attraction for young families.
That search lasted nearly 20 years.
In its campaign materials, WVMA described the building as “not just a masjid,” but a home for families who have been part of the community for decades and for everyone who will join in the years ahead. WVMA was founded to serve Saratoga, Cupertino, and West San Jose, and for decades its members have rented space for prayers, classes, and community events. The organisation described its journey as one of growing, praying, and waiting for a permanent base that could support both current families and future generations. During that time, the community continued to operate through temporary arrangements, including the Los Gatos Islamic Center and other prayer spaces. The purchase of the Cupertino property now gives WVMA a permanent location for daily prayers, Friday prayers, Ramadan activities, youth programmes, and life events such as weddings, community meals, and funeral services, as per their website. The organisation framed the acquisition as more than a real estate transaction.