Ahmad Hilal Abid

Pay-It-Forward Awardee

At just 24, Ahmad Hilal Abid transformed his immigrant experience into a movement that empowers youth and families through education, community, and compassion. What started with $300 in his father’s garage has grown into The House of Wisdom, a nonprofit which reaches over 200 students annually across four cities and has provided more than 110 volunteer, internship, and partnership opportunities to college students. Through mentorship, tutoring, and community programs, it supports immigrant, refugee, and underserved families while fostering belonging, mental health, and leadership opportunities for the next generation.

Edmonds, Washington

October 15, 2025

Pay-It-Forward

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Individual award recipients are not eligible for a grant, but can “pay it forward” by recommending a values-aligned organization to receive a grant. When an individual receives a “Pay It Forward” award, they are invited to recommend a grant to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in their community that is aligned with the values of the project. “Pay It Forward” recipients are typically awarded to one or several individuals for personal acts of courage

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