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 Funds Now Consume A Quarter of Individual Charitable Giving
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust, Schwab Charitable

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are now taking in a quarter of all individual giving in the US.Commercial DAF sponsors (like Fidelity Charitable and Schwab Charitable) dominate the field.Donors get...more

Donor-Advised Fund Report: Grants to Charities Increase 9%
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

The 2023 Donor-Advised Fund Report includes data on the state of donor-advised fund (DAF) philanthropy in the United States.The value of DAF grantmaking to charitable organizations increased 9% to...more

Matthew Perry Foundation Established For Late 'Friends' Actor to Help People With Addiction
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

"Friends" star often spoke publicly about his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction.Less than a week after his death, a foundation has been established in the name of Matthew Perry to help people...more

Matthew Perry Foundation Launched to Help People With Drug Addiction
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

Matthew Perry Foundation set up to help people with alcohol and drug addiction.The Matthew Perry Foundation was launched Friday in honor of the late Friends actor, who struggled with unhealthy...more

New Matthew Perry Foundation Follows the Late Actor's Lifelong Advocacy For People ...
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

New Matthew Perry Foundation Follows The Late Actoras Lifelong Advocacy For People Struggling With Addiction.Weekend Box Office Reportedly Bombs As aDune: Part Twoa Delay Leaves Theaters Without Big...more

Life Insurance is a Recession-Proof Way To Support a Charity - West Bend News
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

In fact, according to the National Philanthropic Trust in 2020 total charitable giving from U.S. individuals, corporations, foundations,...more

CAPITAL IDEAS: How you can get an immediate tax deduction for being charitable
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

According to the National Philanthropic Trust, more than 1.2 million ... philanthropy. However, donors of appreciated assets not only elude...more

How Much of Larry Page's $6.7 Billion Foundation Is Going to Charity?
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust, Schwab Charitable

The Carl Victor Memorial Foundation typically distributes $1,000 to the American Cancer Society each year.Of the $836 million in charitable disbursements made by the foundation between 2015 and 2021,...more

3 Things to Do Now to Maximize Year-End Donor-Advised Fund Giving
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are charitable giving vehicles that allow donors or organizations to make a charitable contribution.DAFs provide an immediate tax deduction in the current year for...more



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