Our Partners

Building meaningful partnerships that strengthen education, expand opportunity, and advance professional leadership across the Muslim charitable and humanitarian sectors.

Funding Sponsor

Zakat Foundation of America

One of North America's leading Muslim nonprofit organizations and the founding sponsor of Zakat Foundation Institute.

Zakat Foundation of America generously supports ZFI's annual Graduate Fellowships and provides opportunities for eligible professionals to pursue advanced education, including the MS in Philanthropic Studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

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Founded in the United States in 2001 by Halil Demir, Zakat Foundation is inspired by the Muslim charitable practices of zakat and sadaqah, along with Islam's principles of stewardship and service to humanity.

The organization provides humanitarian assistance that addresses urgent needs while also supporting long-term development initiatives designed to strengthen individuals and communities.

Guided by peace, dignity, and social justice, its programs include refugee support, education, mental health services, disaster assistance, food assistance, and humanitarian programs in the United States and internationally.

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Our Collaborative Network

Education & Development Partners

Meet the organizations working alongside ZFI to expand academic opportunity, strengthen professional development, support sustainable education, and advance meaningful social impact.

Educational Partner

Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

The world's first school dedicated solely to the study and teaching of philanthropy, providing an important academic pathway for ZFI fellows.

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After successfully completing the ZFI Graduate Fellowship, eligible students may continue their education through the flagship MS in Philanthropic Studies offered by the Lilly Family School.

Established in 2012 and inaugurated in 2013, the school builds on the legacy of Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy, founded in 1987.

Indiana University helped establish philanthropic studies as an academic field and developed bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs dedicated to philanthropy.

Today, the Lilly Family School plays a leading role in advancing philanthropy through education, research, and professional service around the world.

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Educational Partner

NAMA Foundation

An international grant provider supporting sustainable development, education, civil-society capacity building, youth development, and volunteerism.

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NAMA Foundation is a nonprofit company limited by guarantee, registered in Malaysia in 2004. It works to advance sustainable development through education and capacity building within civil society.

Through strategic programs across multiple countries, NAMA supports communities and organizations in developing sustainable solutions that improve long-term well-being.

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Educational Partner

Africa Education & Development Trust

A Kenyan nonprofit supporting communities through innovative and sustainable education-financing solutions.

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The Africa Education and Development Trust is registered under Kenya's Trustees (Perpetual Succession) Act and provides sustainable education financing for postgraduate, undergraduate, and diploma students.

Its interest-free study-loan model operates as a revolving fund, allowing resources to support current students while benefiting future generations.

The organization has supported thousands of beneficiaries across different levels of education, demonstrating the potential of sustainable education financing to create lasting opportunity.

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Academic Partnership

Advancing Education Through Academic Collaboration

Zakat Foundation Institute partners with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy to provide specialized coursework and academic opportunities for professionals dedicated to serving the Muslim charitable sector.

Academic Partner Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

Specialized Coursework

Professionally focused education in philanthropy, humanitarian service, and institutional development.

Graduate Pathway

Participants may have opportunities to continue advanced graduate study in philanthropic studies.

Academic Excellence

Learning connected with one of the world's leading academic institutions dedicated to philanthropy.