THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

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The Independent Charitable Gift Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that made a significant impact in 2024 by distributing $62.3 million across 1,897 grantees. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO ENCOURAGE PHILANTHROPY AND INSPIRE AMERICANS TO CREATE THEIR LEGACY THROUGH DONOR ADVISED FUNDS.
Cause Areas
2
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
$5.8M
4%

GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
$3.6M
2%

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$3M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1.4K
Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND?
No. THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND give?
THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Oregon. 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 THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE 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 THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND make each year?
In 2024, THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND awarded about 1,440 grants, totaling nearly $62.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND awarded grants to about 1,900 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, GARY SINISE FOUNDATION, and FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND?
THE INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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