NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
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The National Philanthropic Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that has paid out a total of $5.1 billion in grants to 33,534 grantees, primarily focusing on California, New York, and Massachusetts. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST IS A PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED TO INCREASING PHILANTHROPY (SEE SCHED. O) IN SOCIETY. NPT IS AN INDEPENDENT, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, PUBLIC CHARITY. NPT'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY IN SOCIETY. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, NPT OFFERS A VARIETY OF GIVING VEHICLES INCLUDING DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS, DESIGNATED FUNDS, SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS AND SPECIALIZED FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS PHILANTHROPIC GUIDANCE AND SERVICES THAT HELP BOTH INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND THEIR ADVISORS MAXIMIZE THEIR CHARITABLE IMPACT ACROSS THE WORLD. BY REMOVING ADMINISTRATIVE BURDENS AND INCREASING OVERALL AWARENESS OF CHARITABLE GIVING NEEDS AND STRATEGIES, NPT HELPS ENABLE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMPANIES BETTER PURSUE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC INTERESTS. NPT ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING PHILANTHROPIC ISSUES AND TRENDS.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$1.5B
6%
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$744.4M
3%
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$636.2M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
18.6K
Median 1st year grant
$14.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$19K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST?
No. NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST give?
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST awarded about 18,580 grants, totaling nearly $5.1 billion. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST awarded grants to about 33,530 grantees. Recent grantees include Silicon Valley Community Foundation, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, and JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST?
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.