2025 Muslim Philanthropy Awards
& Annual Symposium
November 22, 2025 | Virtual Event
Join the premier virtual gathering celebrating excellence in Muslim philanthropy. Honoring outstanding philanthropists, nonprofits, and community leaders while building the infrastructure that makes Muslim charitable giving more effective.
🌟 CELEBRATE
Excellence in Muslim Charitable Leadership
Celebrating Our 2024 Award Winners
Inspiring Excellence in Muslim Philanthropy Leadership
Outstanding Philanthropist
Saadia Ahmed
200 Muslim Women Who Care Dallas
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (5-12)
Medina Montessori
Educational Excellence
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (13-21)
Rhey Anah Williams
Knafeh Queens
Outstanding Corporation
MUSLIM
Media & Communications
Outstanding School
Noor-Ul-IMAN School
Monmouth Junction, NJ
Outstanding Mosque
Masjid Al-Islam
Dallas, TX
Outstanding Nonprofit
The Unity Lab
Community Building
These exceptional leaders have set the standard for Muslim philanthropy excellence.
Will you be among our 2025 honorees?
Featured Speakers: Leaders in Strategic Philanthropy
Learn from visionary leaders who are building the infrastructure that makes Muslim charitable giving more effective and sustainable.
Anwar Khan
Senior Advisor to the President & Chief Innovation Officer, University of Virginia
Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Georgetown University’s Berkley Center
Anwar Khan brings extensive experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic community engagement to our symposium. His work focuses on building sustainable institutions and scaling impact—insights that are invaluable for anyone committed to advancing Muslim philanthropy.
What You’ll Learn:
- Strategic approaches to institutional development and sustainability
- Innovation frameworks for nonprofit organizations
- Building community engagement systems that scale
- Aligning philanthropic strategy with long-term impact
Amany Killawi
Co-Founder & Former COO, LaunchGood.com
From social worker to social entrepreneur, Amany Killawi demonstrates what happens when mission meets operational excellence. As Co-Founder of LaunchGood—the crowdfunding platform that has raised over $850 million for more than 100,000 projects impacting 130 countries—she helped build systems that have become essential infrastructure for Muslim charitable giving worldwide.
Recognition & Impact:
- Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Female Founders (2020) – Community Builders Category
- Ethical Finance Innovation Challenge Award
- Islamic Economy Award from the Ruler of Dubai
- Invited to the White House by President Obama
- Featured on CNN, AlJazeera, NPR, NBC, and major networks
Special Announcement
2025 Women’s Giving Circle Recipients Revealed
Join us as we announce the nonprofit organizations selected by the AMCF Women’s Giving Circle to receive funding in 2025. Witness community-powered philanthropy in action as our members collectively direct resources to transformative causes.
This announcement celebrates the power of women coming together to make strategic philanthropic decisions that strengthen Muslim communities nationwide.
View Nominee OrganizationsDon’t Miss This Premier Event
Join Muslim philanthropy leaders from across the nation for an inspiring celebration of excellence in charitable giving.
✓ Award Ceremony • ✓ Inspiring Speakers • ✓ Women’s Giving Circle Announcement
Virtual event • November 22, 2025 • Free admission with optional donations
2025 Award Categories: Recognizing Excellence Across Muslim Philanthropy
Our awards honor individuals, organizations, and community leaders who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing Muslim charitable giving, nonprofit excellence, and philanthropic innovation.
🏆 Philanthropist of the Year
Recognizing a Muslim philanthropist whose exceptional giving and leadership has created transformative community impact across multiple sectors.
Honors: Strategic vision, significant financial commitment, measurable community transformation
💎 Excellence in Major Gifts
Celebrating substantial financial contributions that demonstrate strategic thinking and create lasting institutional change in Muslim communities.
Honors: Transformational giving, institutional impact, sustainability focus
🌟 Nonprofit Leadership Award
Honoring Muslim nonprofit executives who demonstrate operational excellence, financial sustainability, and measurable community impact.
Honors: Organizational effectiveness, program innovation, sustainable growth
🎓 Emerging Philanthropist
Recognizing young Muslim philanthropists (under 40) showing exceptional early commitment to charitable leadership and community impact.
Honors: Early achievement, growth trajectory, future philanthropy leadership
🤝 Community Foundation Award
Celebrating mosques and Islamic centers advancing philanthropic infrastructure through donor-advised funds, endowments, and systematic charitable programs.
Honors: Institutional philanthropy, programmatic giving, community development
💚 Legacy Giving Champion
Honoring advocates advancing waqf, endowments, and planned giving to ensure long-term sustainability of Muslim institutions and causes.
Honors: Endowment building, planned giving advocacy, sustainability focus
🎯 Innovation in Muslim Fundraising
Recognizing creative approaches to donor engagement, fundraising campaigns, or philanthropic technology advancing Muslim charitable giving.
Honors: Creative campaigns, technology adoption, donor engagement innovation
🌍 International Impact Award
Celebrating Muslim philanthropists or organizations making significant charitable impact across borders through sustainable international development.
Honors: Global reach, cross-border partnerships, international development
📚 Education Philanthropy Excellence
Honoring significant contributions to Muslim educational institutions, scholarship programs, or educational access initiatives.
Honors: Educational access, institutional support, scholarship impact
🏥 Health & Social Services Award
Recognizing outstanding philanthropy supporting Muslim healthcare initiatives, mental health services, or social service programs.
Honors: Healthcare access, mental health advocacy, social service innovation
👥 Grassroots Philanthropy Recognition
Celebrating community members mobilizing collective giving through small donor campaigns, local fundraising, or neighborhood-level charitable initiatives.
Honors: Community mobilization, collective action, grassroots leadership
🎖️ Lifetime Achievement Award
Honoring sustained decades-long commitment to Muslim philanthropy with enduring community impact and inspiring leadership legacy.
Honors: Decades of service, lasting institutions, inspirational leadership
Frequently Asked Questions About Muslim Philanthropy Awards
Who should attend this virtual Muslim philanthropy awards event?
Muslim philanthropy leaders, nonprofit executives, major donors, foundation professionals, fundraising staff, board members, and anyone committed to excellence in charitable giving and community leadership can join from anywhere.
What makes these Muslim philanthropy awards different?
These are the only awards specifically recognizing excellence in Muslim philanthropic leadership across all sectors, experience levels, and types of charitable involvement – from individual donors to large foundations and nonprofit organizations.
How are philanthropy award winners selected?
An expert judging panel of Muslim philanthropy leaders evaluates nominations based on demonstrated impact, leadership excellence, commitment to charitable best practices, and community involvement in advancing Muslim causes.
How does the virtual awards ceremony work?
Join us online for live winner announcements, digital award presentations, and virtual celebration with honorees. Platform details and access links are provided upon registration.
Is there a cost to attend the virtual Muslim philanthropy awards?
Admission is free with optional suggested donations to support event costs ($10 for students/hardship, $25 for individuals, $100 for families/organizations). All donations advance Muslim philanthropy development.
Don’t Miss the Premier Muslim Philanthropy Awards
Join us virtually to celebrate leaders advancing excellence in Muslim charitable giving and nonprofit leadership.
Virtual celebration. Award recognition. Community inspiration.
Questions about Muslim philanthropy awards? Contact us at info@amuslimcf.org