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AMERICAN GIFT FUND

AMERICAN GIFT FUND

Wilmington, DE, US
501(c)3
EIN
51-6506426
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
Logo for "AMERICAN GIFT FUND"

AMERICAN GIFT FUND

Wilmington, DE, US
501(c)3
EIN
51-6506426
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1997

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The American Gift Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a significant grantmaker that paid out $98.2 million to 3,337 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on California, New York, and Minnesota. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the American Gift Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO INSPIRE GENEROSITY ACROSS AMERICA AND PROVIDE MEANINGFUL CHARITABLE SERVICES FOR DONERS TO GIVE EFFIECIENTLY, PURPOSEFULLY AND WITH IMPACT, WHILE SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES IN PROSPERITY.
Total Funding Given

$98.2M

2024
Grantees funded
3.3K
Multi-year grantees
46%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1.8K

Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
L Paul Dorsey
Board Member
L
Lyman Amsden
Board Member
H
H Lee Cheney
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN GIFT FUND?
No. AMERICAN GIFT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN GIFT FUND give?
AMERICAN GIFT FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Minnesota. 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 AMERICAN GIFT FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN GIFT FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN GIFT FUND make each year?
In 2024, AMERICAN GIFT FUND awarded about 1,830 grants, totaling nearly $98.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN GIFT FUND fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICAN GIFT FUND awarded grants to about 3,340 grantees. Recent grantees include Metropolitan Opera Association Inc, THE BARSTOW SCHOOL, and DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN GIFT FUND?
AMERICAN GIFT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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