About
Pillars Fund amplifies the leadership, narratives, and talents of Muslims in the United States to advance opportunity and justice for all.
Pillars Fund was founded in 2010 to help solve some of society’s pressing challenges and to increase access to opportunities and justice for Muslims and all people. Since then, we have mobilized millions to support civic and creative leaders in partnership with individual donors and some of the world’s leading philanthropic institutions.
Today, we focus on narrative and cultural power—intentionally shifting the stories, perceptions, and ideas that shape public imagination. With our partners, Pillars is tapping into a deep inheritance of Muslim storytelling to help transform policy and society in ways that benefit all people.
We do this through three core approaches:
Leadership development
that equips Muslim leaders and their partners with the skills and networks to shape public discourse
Community building
that connects civic and creative leaders across sectors to collaborate on shared goals; and
Resource mobilization
that fuels bold initiatives and builds a self-sustaining ecosystem for narrative and civic power.
Our Values
At Pillars, our work is inspired by courage, people, abundance, imagination, and solidarity.
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Courage
We know that dismantling the systems of oppression that impact our communities requires courageous interruption, especially when resistance incurs risk. We consistently strive to uphold justice, even if it is against ourselves.
At Pillars, we value bold action in the face of inequity.
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People
We honor the unique, multidimensional experiences of our people and communities. We recognize that self-care and collective-care are needed to sustain our work and power our movement.
At Pillars, we value the right to a joyful existence.
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Abundance
We recognize the overflowing talent, leadership, and generosity that lives in our communities. We lean on this fullness to confront the painful reality of injustice and transform it so we all have what we need to thrive.
At Pillars, we believe there is enough for everyone.
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Imagination
We acknowledge the need to reshape society beyond the bounds of current imagination. We make space for the cultural innovation, creativity, and resourcefulness required to build a more beautiful world.
At Pillars, we believe in investing in daring ideas.
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Solidarity
We understand that relationships are built on trust. We are committed to the practice of accountability with ourselves and with each other.
At Pillars, we believe that our collective power will grow if it is rooted in community.