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Kashif Shaikh is gaining national attention for pushing back against anti-Muslim rhetoric.
He's a co-founder of Pillars Fund, which awards grants to small nonprofits and organizations focused on American Muslims. It's so unique that Kellogg Foundation, among the nation's largest philanthropies, recently donated $300,000. Pillars has partnered with Aspen Institute to discuss diversity in nonprofits. And a national trade publication for nonprofits singled out Pillars for its work.
"American Muslims are eager to push back against caricatures and intolerance and support each other on the ground," stated Inside Philanthropy. "The Pillars Fund is one grantmaker that's been leading the charge from within the Muslim community."