named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Resources Distribution
Provides free educational and devotional materials such as weekly updates, prayer calendars, and a free magazine to inform and engage supporters.
International Day of Prayer
Organizes and promotes a global day of prayer focused on supporting persecuted believers and raising awareness about religious freedom.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advocate for religious freedom and Muslim community interestsAdvocates on behalf of the Muslim community through testimony before government bodies such as the White House Religious Liberty Commission, participation in the IRF Summit, and support for legislation like the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Award and recognize defenders of religious freedomPresents the Defender of Religious Freedom Award, including posthumous recognition such as to the late Judge Ken Starr, to highlight and promote religious liberty advocacy.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Conduct and publish organizational research and impact reportingProduces research and public reporting, including the 2023 Impact Report, to document and communicate organizational activities and outcomes.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Organize and execute multi-faith international programmingDevelops and executes international multi-faith events, including collaborations with Muslim leaders and figures such as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, under executive leadership.
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Interfaith and Spiritual Dialogue Programs 1 activity
- Produce and distribute interfaith media contentDeveloped and produced the Crossing Faiths podcast, reaching nearly 3 million multi-faith listeners, including a majority of millennials, to promote religious freedom and interfaith dialogue.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Provide expert speaking engagements on government relations and engagement modelingOffers speaking engagements on topics including government relations, political positioning, and engagement modeling, drawing on organizational expertise.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Publish educational content on religious freedomProduces and publishes explanatory content on the scope and limits of religious freedom, such as for Religious Freedom Day 2025, to inform public understanding.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Fund projects countering radical ideologies and advancing progressive Islamic policyFunds initiatives that challenge radical ideologies inconsistent with Islamic principles and supports research into progressive policies within Islam.
- Operationalize the Amman Message and support global Muslim and religious minority communitiesEngages in media, technology development, and scholarship to support the global ummah and religious minorities in line with the 2004 Amman Message, including efforts to reconvene the Amman Conference and advocate on behalf of the Muslim community.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$8K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$7K
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balance sheet
Total assets$500
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Net assets$500
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- MOMIN SHEIKH — BOARD MEMBER
- MUSTAFA AKHWAND — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- American Islamic Congress Partner — Former role as Director of Government and International Relations.
- American Islamic Congress Partner — John Thomas Pinna, leader of M4M, previously served as Director of Government and International Relations at the American Islamic Congress.
- American University of Afghanistan Partner — John Thomas Pinna was Vice President of Development at AUAF, managing non-academic departments and USG-funded projects.
- American University of Afghanistan Partner — Served as Vice President of Development, managing non-academic departments and USG-funded projects.
- Development Organization for Societies in Transition Partner — John Thomas Pinna served as executive director at DOST, where he developed multi-faith events and executed international programming.
- Development Organization for Societies in Transition Partner — Served as executive director, leading multi-faith and international programming.
- IRF Summit Network — Participated in and contributed to the International Religious Freedom Summit.
- International Religious Freedom Round Table Coalition — John T. Pinna serves as Muslim Co-Chair and steering committee member.
- Mitchell Firm Partner — Partner organization of John T. Pinna, founder of M4M.
- Mitchell Firm Partner — Professional partnership in international development and government relations.
- National Security Council Government — Advises directorates on Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tunisia, and international religious freedom.
- Southern Baptist Convention Partner — Collaborated with a former policy director of the Southern Baptist Convention in developing the podcast.
- Talos International Services Partner — Partner organization of John T. Pinna, founder of M4M.
- Talos International Services Partner — Professional partnership in international development and security services.
- The Bustos Group Partner — Partner organization of John T. Pinna, founder of M4M.
- The Bustos Group Partner — Professional partnership in international development and political engagement.
- U.S. Department of State Government — Supported logistics for the first Ministerial and advises bureaus on Afghanistan, Libya, Tunisia, Ukraine, and countering radical ideology.
- White House Religious Liberty Commission Government — Provided testimony on medical conscience rights.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Based Advocacy and Technology Engagementmethodology: faith-based_technology_and_media_engagementBy combining faith-based media, technology development, and scholarship, the organization strengthens global ummah cohesion and supports religious minorities, because culturally resonant communication tools amplify advocacy and build transnational solidarity aligned with Islamic principles like those in the Amman Message.
- Interdisciplinary Integration of STEM and Social Sciences in Religious Contextsmethodology: interdisciplinary_integrationBy bridging STEM and the social sciences, the organization develops innovative, contextually grounded solutions for religious and community challenges, because integrating technical and social knowledge enhances the relevance and impact of interventions within Muslim-majority societies.
- Open Public Discourse to Counter Radicalismmethodology: open_public_discourseBy enabling open public discourse within the Muslim community without fear of backlash, the organization counters radical ideologies and promotes pluralism, because safe spaces for dialogue weaken extremist narratives and reinforce moderate, tradition-rooted interpretations.
- Structured Intrafaith and Interfaith Dialogue for Pluralismmethodology: structured_interfaith_dialogueBy convening structured intrafaith and interfaith dialogues—such as annual Amman Conferences and quarterly forums—the organization advances religious pluralism and mutual understanding, because recurring, formalized engagement across sectarian and religious lines institutionalizes cooperation and undermines polarization.