National Philanthropic Trust helps donors achieve their philanthropic goals. NPT is a leader in donor-advised funds (DAFs) and one of the largest grantmaking institutions in the United States. We are a public charity dedicated to providing philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations and financial institutions, enabling them to realize their philanthropic aspirations.
Charitable contributions raised
Grants recommended by NPT donors
Granted to organizations around the world
Donor-advised funds are one of the most popular giving vehicles in philanthropy and NPT is the largest independent national provider of DAFs. We work with donors, advisors, financial institutions and foundations. We’ll help you deal with the administrative side of giving so you can spend more time achieving your philanthropic goals.
NPT's DAFWith an NPT DAF, you can:
Contribute a variety of assets
Make international and specialized grants
Choose from a wide range of investment options
Establish a lasting giving legacy
Our Grants in Action series highlights the breadth of causes that NPT’s donors support with grant recommendations from their DAF accounts. Join these generous donors by recommending a grant from your DAF today using GivingPoint.
View Grants In ActionAT THIS CENTRALIZED HUB, FIND CONTRIBUTION deadlines, grant recommendation guidelines and other Giving Season resources. We’re here to help you streamline your year-end generosity so you can spend time and energy on what matters most—deciding where and how to give.
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NO MATTER YOUR PHILANTHROPIC ASPIRATIONS, the versatility of a donor-advised fund (DAF) can help you achieve them. Learn more about how a DAF can support your giving strategy.
As one of the nation’s leading independent grantmaking institutions, NPT is recognized throughout the United States as an authoritative voice on philanthropic trends. Delve more into our research on what’s affecting philanthropy today.
Our 17th annual Donor-Advised Fund Report provides an up-to-date analysis of donor-advised funds.
The 2023 DAF Report
NPT publishes an annual report with consolidated financials and information on grantmaking, contributions and investments.
The 2022 Annual Report
Our blog series is designed to educate financial advisors on tax-efficient DAF strategies.
DAF Insights for Advisors
A better way to manage your giving
Better, faster and mobile. NPT GivingPoint is a modern donor portal that provides an enhanced giving experience for donors and trusted advisors.
Learn about our donor portalLearn what’s trending in philanthropy—and why it could matter for your giving goals. NPT’s blog helps illustrate what’s possible for giving with a DAF.
