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


Donor-Advised Fund Contributions Jump on Tax Overhaul
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

National Philanthropic Trust's Ms. Heisman says it is unclear how tax ... the benefits of giving to a donor-advised fund and philanthropy in...more

National Philanthropic Trust UK CEO Wins Spears Wealth Management Award 2018
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 7, 2018--John Canady, CEO of National Philanthropic Trust UK ( NPT-UK ) has been awarded...more

When donors speak, DAFs listen
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust

The National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) describes them as charity savings accounts. The fund works with the financial adviser of a donor (or several...more

Will corporate tax cuts lead to increased charitable donations? We'll find out soon
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

Eileen R. Heisman, president of the National Philanthropic Trust, ... profits, lessening the likelihood for significant increases in corporate...more

On Philanthropy: Donor-advised funds – Powerful giving tool needs sharpening
Foundation: Rose Community Foundation, Denver Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust, Schwab Charitable

The fastest-growing tool in the philanthropic arena is the donor-advised fund. DAFs are 501(c)(3) philanthropic accounts established at a public...more

Donor-Advised Funds Are an Untapped Source of Impact Capital
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

The National Philanthropic Trust's (NPT) 2017 Donor-Advised Fund Report found that the capital housed in ... Nick Salter, founder and principal of the advisory firm Progressive Philanthropy Group,...more

Philanthropy expert to give talk, answer questions at Barrington White House
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

Philanthropy expert to give talk, answer questions at Barrington White ... Eric Joranson, a member of the National Philanthropic Trust, will...more

National Philanthropic Trust Welcomes Two Board Members
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

“For over 20 years, innovative philanthropy has been the core of National Philanthropic Trust,” said Eileen Heisman, CEO of National...more

Silicon Valley billionaires' favorite nonprofit crumbles beneath mounting greed
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust

Carson's departure was the culmination of a deconstruction that began with a bombshell report in April from the Chronicle of Philanthropy. .... In a 2017 report on DAFs by the National Philanthropic...more

On the Market: 5 jobs in philanthropy, college prep + more
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

On the Market: 5 jobs in philanthropy, college prep + more ... Jenkintown-based donor-advised fund sponsor National Philanthropic Trust seeks...more



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