- SMF
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Washington, D.C. — The Shia Muslim Foundation (SMF) is honored to announce that it has been named a recipient of the PayPal Giving Fund grant for the month of May 2025. This recognition represents a significant milestone in the organization’s ongoing efforts to promote civic engagement, protect religious freedoms, and advance the rights and welfare of Shia Muslims in the United States and across the world.
The PayPal Giving Fund is one of the most prominent digital charitable platforms, known for its rigorous vetting of nonprofits and its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and public benefit. Selection for this fund reflects not only the legitimacy and trustworthiness of a nonprofit organization but also the scope, scale, and impact of its work.
Through partnerships with platforms such as PayPal, Venmo, and eBay for Charity, the Giving Fund facilitates millions of dollars in donations to registered charities annually. Being recognized by such a widely respected platform places SMF in the company of leading nonprofits whose work demonstrates meaningful and measurable benefit to the communities they serve.
“This is a deeply meaningful honor for our organization,” said Farhana Kassamali, Director of Outreach and Development for the Shia Muslim Foundation. “To be recognized by the PayPal Giving Fund is a testament to the dedication of our team, the vision of our leadership, and the trust placed in us by thousands of supporters across the country. We view this as both a recognition of our impact and a responsibility to continue advancing our mission with transparency, accountability, and compassion.”
Funds received through the PayPal Giving Fund will be directed toward a range of SMF programs, including its policy and advocacy initiatives, community outreach efforts, public education campaigns, and international relief work for communities facing sectarian persecution.
The Shia Muslim Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the PayPal Giving Fund and to every donor who has supported SMF through digital platforms. This recognition reaffirms SMF’s role as a trusted and effective institution working at the intersection of faith, policy, and public service.
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