Episode 51: Endowments Deep Dive

Episode 51: Endowments Deep Dive

Halal Money Matters by Saturna Capital
E51
Jun 3, 2026
50:18

Episode notes

Host Monem Salam speaks with returning guest Motasem Benothman, founder of Portola Springs Capital and co-founder of Islamic Endowment Advisors, about why Muslim nonprofits in the US lag behind other faith-based groups in establishing endowments and what can be done to close that gap. They discuss practical best practices around asset allocation, conflicts of interest, spending policies, and donor dynamics so endowments can support Muslim institutions sustainably for generations.

Keywords

halal
islamic
investing
financial planning
endowments