The one donation to rule them all; your Donor Advised Fund can do the rest!
JANUARY 2020
AMF Announces Two Grant Opportunities!
AMF has a microgrant opportunity for organizations coordinating Census outreach efforts for Muslim communities in Alameda or Marin counties in California. You may be eligible for some funding.
Have you considered an endowment for your nonprofit but don’t know how to get started? Your nonprofit can now apply for seed funding from AMF in the amount of $5,000. AMF is selecting three organizations by April 2020.
Invite AMF to your community or your living room! We rely on the generosity of our donors and allies to promote our work. If you’ve benefited in any way, help introduce us to others in your network. Whether you are a nonprofit receiving funds or setting up an endowment, a family participating in a Giving Circle or donating through a Donor Advised Fund, or someone who just wants to represent Muslim philanthropy in a more strategic way, we would love to visit.
We’ll be in San Diego February 24-28, Pittsburgh April 1-2, Washington, D.C. April 3 and 7, New York April 4-6, and Los Angeles April 10-12.
Connect with us so you can make the most of your Ramadan giving.
Join a Giving Circle
A Giving Circle is a form of philanthropy where groups of individuals donate their own time & money to a pooled fund, deciding together which nonprofit or community project to fund.
AMF is currently operating several Giving Circles:
Bay Area Giving Collective
Fantasy Football for a Cause
Interfaith Giving Circle Confronting Hate
Woodlands Endowment for Lifelong Learning
Collectively these Giving Circles have donated over $175,000 to charities they’ve selected. If you would like to start or join a Giving Circle in your community, let us know!
Setup a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
A DAF is a giving vehicle that provides you with immediate tax benefits & allows you to support your charities of choice through grant recommendations on your own timetable. Watch this video to learn more.
Fund your DAF: Mail a check (PO Box 1533 Fremont, CA 94538), Donate Appreciated Assets, Give Online or ask for Wire Transfer instructions (donate@AMuslimFund.org).
Here are some benefits of using a DAF:
Get one tax receipt for all your giving
Invest your balance for future growth
Easily donate appreciated assets and avoid a capital gains tax
Create a sadaqa jariya (ongoing charity) in honor of your family or a loved one to create a legacy
Pass on your DAF generation to generation
Become a Monthly Donor
Our goal in the next two years is to become fully sustainable from our recurring donations, administrative fees, and endowment. Will you help us achieve our goals?
