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National Philanthropic Trust

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 237825575  ·  Private foundation

National Philanthropic Trust is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.29B in annual giving against $10.90B in assets. This page documents the 71,631 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for National Philanthropic Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.29B
Annual giving (FY2020)
$10.90B
Total assets
71,631
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What National Philanthropic Trust funds

National Philanthropic Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, health care.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for National Philanthropic Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
Mountain View, CA$366.4M2024
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
Mountain View, CA$302.1M2022
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
Mountain View, CA$257.1M2023
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
CULTURE & ARTS
San Francisco, CA$250.0M2022
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
Durham, NC$242.5M2024
Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc
EDUCATION
Indianapolis, IN$232.2M2024
Johns Hopkins University
EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$213.6M2020
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
Cincinnati, OH$209.0M2022
Johns Hopkins University
HUMAN SERVICES
Baltimore, MD$188.2M2024
Schwab Charitable Fund
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
Orlando, FL$185.2M2022
Greater Horizons
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
Kansas City, MO$162.7M2023
Blue Meridian Partners Inc
ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS
New York, NY$150.0M2024
Jewish Communal Fund
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
New York, NY$110.0M2022
Climate Imperative Foundation
CULTURE & ARTS
San Francisco, CA$104.6M2024
Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
Indianapolis, IN$98.8M2023

National Philanthropic Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$683.9M
2018$866.2M
2020$2.13B
2022$5.35B
2023$4.09B
2024$5.14B

How to apply for funding from National Philanthropic Trust

National Philanthropic Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at nptrust.org.

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Frequently asked questions about National Philanthropic Trust

Does National Philanthropic Trust accept grant applications?
National Philanthropic Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does National Philanthropic Trust fund?
National Philanthropic Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does National Philanthropic Trust give in grants?
National Philanthropic Trust reported $2.29B in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.27B over 71,631 grants.
Where is National Philanthropic Trust located?
National Philanthropic Trust is based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237825575.
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About this profile. This page is built from National Philanthropic Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with National Philanthropic Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.