American Muslim Community Foundation

What American Muslim Community Foundation does

American Muslim Community Foundation (AMCF) is a national 501(c)(3) community foundation headquartered in Fremont, California, founded in 2016 as American Muslim Fund and rebranded to its current name in 2020. It is positioned as the first community foundation in the United States focused specifically on Muslim philanthropy, providing infrastructure for strategic charitable giving through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), Giving Circles, grantmaking, and endowment hosting. Reported scale includes approximately 280 DAFs, $9 million in assets under management, 25 nonprofit endowments, and over $28 million cumulatively distributed to more than 1,000 charities. Its core technology consists of a Donor Advised Fund platform and grant management system, with donor portal access provided through an external suite (amuslimcf.fcsuite.com); no proprietary AI, API, or SDK capabilities are disclosed.

AMCF serves two principal segments: individual Muslim donors seeking strategic, tax-efficient giving vehicles including family endowments and planned giving, and Muslim-led nonprofit organizations needing endowment hosting, fiscal sponsorship, grants, and capacity building. Supporting programs include the #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast, the AMCF Women's Giving Circle, the National Zakat Fund, the EverWaqf permanent endowment, the National Muslim Planned Giving Council, the National Muslim Endowment Council, the Nonprofit Resource Center, and the Social Impact Accelerator. The foundation maintains a Nonprofit Ecosystem comprising a directory of 365+ Muslim-led organizations.

Revenue is generated through administrative fees on managed DAFs and endowment accounts, supplemented by charitable donations to operations, foundation grants (e.g., Gates Foundation/Seattle Foundation micro-grant), and program/event fees. The go-to-market motion is community-led: AMCF reaches donors through the podcast, blog, social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram), email newsletters, webinars, the annual Muslim Philanthropy Awards & Symposium, the Nonprofit Summit, and Connect & Thrive networking lunches across multiple US cities. The foundation restricts support to US-based nonprofits and operates exclusively within the domestic US market.

Name

American Muslim Community Foundation

Legal name

American Muslim Community Foundation

Website

https://amuslimcf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

American Muslim Community Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) community foundation providing Donor Advised Funds, giving circles, grants, and endowment hosting for Muslim donors and nonprofits across the United States, with $9M AUM and over $28M distributed to more than 1,000 charities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Finance Services (6199), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsors (BPAGAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH), Endowments (Universities, Foundations, Nonprofits) (FSAAAGAC), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Community philanthropy
• Donor advised funds
• Charitable giving
• Nonprofit endowments
• Giving circles

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Administrative Fees: AMCF generates revenue through administrative fees charged on Donor Advised Funds and other philanthropic accounts under management. The organization also accepts donations to support its operations and endowment.
2. Donations and Grants: The organization receives charitable donations from individuals and families, as well as grants from foundations to support its programs and initiatives including COVID-19 response, endowment building, and community giving programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AMCF operates a national community foundation managing Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), Giving Circles, Grants, and Endowments to facilitate strategic charitable giving by American Muslims. The foundation stewards 280+ DAFs with over $9 million in assets under management, hosts 25 nonprofit endowments, and has distributed more than $28 million to 1,000+ charities. Supporting programs include the #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast, Women's Giving Circle, National Zakat Fund, EverWaqf Fund, Social Impact Accelerator, and annual Muslim Philanthropy Awards & Symposium.

Product overview

American Muslim Community Foundation is a grassroots, national community foundation offering a comprehensive philanthropic ecosystem centered on Donor Advised Funds (DAF), Giving Circles, Grants, and Endowments. The organization manages 280 DAFs with $9 million in assets under management and has distributed over $28 million to over 1,000 charities. Core offerings include the DAF platform, Giving Circles (including the Women's Giving Circle), Grants distribution, and Endowments hosting. Supporting programs include the #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast, COVID-19 Response Fund, Social Impact Accelerator, National Muslim Planned Giving Council, National Muslim Endowment Council, Nonprofit Resource Center, National Zakat Fund, and the EverWaqf permanent endowment fund. The organization also maintains a Nonprofit Ecosystem supporting 365+ organizations through capacity building and fiscal sponsorship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Charitable giving vehicle that provides donors immediate tax benefits and the ability to recommend grants to charities on their own timetable; managed by AMCF for individual Muslim donors and families.
• Giving Circles Groups of individuals who pool donations and collectively decide which nonprofit or community project to fund; includes the AMCF Women's Giving Circle.
• Grants Grant funding distributed to US-based nonprofits through AMCF's funding programs.
• Endowments (Nonprofit Endowment Hosting) Building and hosting endowments for Muslim-led nonprofit organizations, providing permanent funding infrastructure.
• EverWaqf Fund Permanent Islamic endowment fund (waqf jariya) enabling donors to create sustained, multi-generational charitable impact.
• National Zakat Fund Fund for individuals and families to fulfill their Islamic zakat obligations strategically and effectively through AMCF's vetted nonprofit partners.
• Social Impact Accelerator Program supporting nonprofit development and growth for Muslim nonprofits and changemakers.
• COVID-19 Response Fund Emergency fund created in 2020 to allocate funding to nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting masjids and community nonprofits.
• National Muslim Planned Giving Council Council focused on planned giving, estate, and endowment strategies for the Muslim community.
• National Muslim Endowment Council Council dedicated to endowment building and sustainability for Muslim-led nonprofits.

Quantifiable outcome

• $28,000,000+ donated to 1,000+ charities through 285 DAFs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCF sponsored ISPU's report on American Muslim Philanthropy which uncovers American Muslims' philanthropic practices and motivations. The organizations collaborate on research to understand Muslim giving patterns.
• LaunchGoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaunchGood is the largest Muslim crowdfunding platform in the world. AMCF uses LaunchGood for campaigns including COVID-19 Response Fund.
• Center on Muslim PhilanthropycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCF partners with the Center on Muslim Philanthropy to develop an Annual Sustainability course, providing certification through Indiana University for nonprofit leaders.
• Indiana UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCF partnered with Indiana University to offer a Developing Annual Sustainability course with certificates for nonprofit leaders and board members.
• Gates FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAMCF received a micro-grant from the Giving Circle Convening held at the Gates Foundation and Seattle Foundation.
• Seattle FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAMCF received a micro-grant from the Giving Circle Convening held at the Gates Foundation and Seattle Foundation.
• Amplifier GivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCF partners with Amplifier Giving to host Giving Circles Quickstart Training/Mentorship program for those wanting to start giving circles in their communities.
• The Muslim Productive CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCF partnered with The Muslim Productive Company to develop Muslim Philanthropic Values using Barakah Culture Cards for donors to discover what motivates their charitable giving.
• University of Michigan Institute for Social ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Kristine Ajrouch and Dr. Noah Webster from U-M ISR are conducting research on older Muslims and mosques as social health resources, with AMCF facilitating donor connections for funding.
• Olive Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCF references Olive Community Services in Southern California as an example of a leading Muslim organization with senior services programs that could serve as a model nationally.
• Family and Youth InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCF references The Family and Youth Institute as a research-grounded organization building infrastructure for healthy aging in Muslim communities.
• HEAL PalestineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAMCF facilitates donor-advised fund grants to HEAL Palestine, enabling donors to support humanitarian work in Gaza through the foundation's platform.
• American Muslim Consumer Consortium (AMCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCF participated in the AMCC Roundtable event focused on developing a Five-Year Strategic Roadmap for Muslim Entrepreneurs for Social Good.
• National University Fundraising AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCF Co-Founder Muhi Khwaja appears on The Nonprofit Show with National University's Fundraising Academy to discuss nonprofit best practices and development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Islamic Relief USA: US arm of a global Muslim humanitarian organization that channels Muslim donor capital to disaster relief and development. Comparable to AMCF in mobilizing the same American Muslim donor base, but focuses on international humanitarian programs rather than DAFs, endowments, and giving circles.
• LaunchGood: World's largest Muslim crowdfunding platform, formally partnered with AMCF. Directly comparable as a Muslim philanthropic infrastructure layer; LaunchGood is digital-first crowdfunding whereas AMCF is community-led DAFs and endowments — different vehicles serving overlapping donor demand.
• Zakat Foundation of America: Large US-based Muslim charitable foundation that collects and distributes zakat and sadaqah to Muslim communities globally. Directly comparable to AMCF as a Muslim-focused US foundation aggregating donor capital for distribution, though it operates more as a direct service/relief provider than as a DAF and endowment sponsor.
• Amplifier Giving: US-based organization supporting the growth of giving circles, including through a formal partnership with AMCF. Closely comparable on the giving-circle product line, with broader interfaith reach versus AMCF's Muslim-specific positioning.
• National Zakat Foundation: Faith-rooted US nonprofit that collects and distributes zakat on behalf of Muslim donors, with a focus on domestic US recipients. Closely comparable to AMCF's National Zakat Fund product, operating in the same zakat-aggregation niche for Muslim American donors.

Others

• CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations): Largest US Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, with prior connection to AMCF's co-founder. Comparable as a Muslim-American institutional player and donor-recipient ecosystem participant, but operates in advocacy rather than philanthropy/grantmaking.

Broad incumbents

• Silicon Valley Community Foundation: One of the largest US community foundations, offering DAFs, endowments, and grantmaking. Comparable as a community foundation with DAF and endowment products, though not faith-specific and operating at a vastly larger AUM scale than AMCF.
• Fidelity Charitable: Largest US DAF sponsor by AUM. Comparable as a DAF sponsor targeting HNW donors with similar tax and giving-vehicles positioning; competes for the same pool of high-net-worth Muslim donors who may prefer mainstream brand recognition.
• National Philanthropic Trust: Major US DAF sponsor and donor-advised giving infrastructure provider. Comparable as a DAF sponsor serving individual donors, though non-faith-specific and operating with much broader investment and liquidity features than AMCF's community-focused offering.

Emerging players

• Pillars Fund: US-based Muslim-led philanthropic fund that makes grants to Muslim civil society organizations. Comparable as a Muslim-focused grantmaker, but operates primarily as a programmatic funder rather than as a community foundation aggregating individual donor capital via DAFs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amuslimcf
• YouTubebit.ly/amcf-yt
• Facebookfacebook.com/amuslimcf
• LinkedInbit.ly/amcf-li
• Instagrambit.ly/amcf-ig

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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