Pillars Fund

Organization Overview

Pillars Fund is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Pillars Fund employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pillars Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Pillars Fund generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, Pillars Fund has awarded 167 individual grants totaling $6,990,365. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONS WITH AMERICAN MUSLIMS AND ALL AMERICANS. PILLARS FUND STRATEGICALLY SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT AMPLIFY THE TALENTS AND LEADERSHIP OF AMERICAN MUSLIMS AND IMPROVE THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PILLARS SIGNATURE PROGRAM IS OUR COMMUNITY GRANTMAKING FUND. PILLARS MAKES GRANTS TO A SERIES OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE U.S. THAT ARE WORKING TO AMPLIFY THE LEADERSHIPS, TALENTS AND NARRATIVES OF AMERICAN MUSLIMS. THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING PROCESS IN WHICH PILLARS STAFF EVALUATES OVER 100 ORGANIZATIONS THAT APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM PILLARS, WE MAKE DECISIONS ON WHICH ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE A GRANT TO BASED ON A NUMBER OF FACTORS INCLUDING STRONG FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, LEADERSHIP AND IMPACTS OF MISSION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kashif Shaikh
Executive Dir.
$241,817
Kalia Abiade
VP Programs
$178,483
Arij Mikati
Managing Dir.
$152,509
Nadia Ismail
Managing Dir.
$145,150
Nyimas Fauzi
Programs
$102,650
Sameer Shamsi
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,397,775
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,397,775
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,182
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,398,957

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Pillars Fund has awarded $2,035,000 in support to 30 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ACTION CENTER ON RACE

PURPOSE: Program Support

$55,000

ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS

PURPOSE: Program Support

$100,000

AMERICAN MUSLIM HEALTH PROF

PURPOSE: Program Support

$25,000

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

PURPOSE: Program Support

$60,000

CUNY SCHOOL OF LAW

PURPOSE: Program Support

$130,000

DETROIT REVIVAL ENGAGING MUS

PURPOSE: Program Support

$125,000
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