National Philanthropic Trust



National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) was founded in 1996. Since that time, NPT has raised more than $27.0 billion in charitable contributions and currently manages $16.3 billion in charitable assets. NPT has made nearly 430,000 grants totaling more than $15.5 billion to charities all over the world and ranks among the largest grantmaking institutions in the United States.

Our mission is to increase philanthropy in society through assisting in the establishment and administration of donor-advised funds.


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Recent News from National Philanthropic Trust


15 Compelling Nonprofit Stats From 2024
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

Charitable Dollars Rose 3.7% Through June the Largest Second-Quarter Jump in 4 years.Half of Nonprofit Leaders Cited Donor Acquisition as a Top Challenge this year.The value of a volunteer hour...more

Daf Trends or Daf Spin?
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

The National Philanthropic Trust releases its annual report on donor-advised funds.The report uses industry averages and payout formula calculations that have been refuted in independent studies.It...more

National Philanthropic Trust Welcomes Two Board Members - Yahoo Finance
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

The National Philanthropic Trust releases its annual report on donor-advised funds.The report uses industry averages and payout formula calculations that have been refuted in independent studies.It...more

5 Philanthropic Factors to Inform Your Fundraising Strategy
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

Erik Daubert, nonprofit management specialist at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, highlighted some of the current key factors in charitable giving.As assets grow,...more

Contributions To DAFs, Distributions Both Decline - The NonProfit Times
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

Erik Daubert, nonprofit management specialist at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, highlighted some of the current key factors in charitable giving.As assets grow,...more

$5.49 Billion From DAFs At National Philanthropic Trust - The NonProfit Times
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

Erik Daubert, nonprofit management specialist at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, highlighted some of the current key factors in charitable giving.As assets grow,...more

Daf Contributions Outpace Those From Foundations
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

Americans are giving more to charity than ever before, according to a new report from the National Philanthropic Trust. In its 2023 Donor-Advised Fund Report, the trust found that nearly 2...more

7 Reasons To Give Via Donor-Advised Funds Instead Of Credit Card, Check, Or Stock
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust, Schwab Charitable

It's that time of year again: time to start thinking about what you're going to do with the money you've saved up for retirement and how you're going to use it for charity. If you're not sure...more



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