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The Independent Charitable Gift Fund

Hudson, Ohio  ·  EIN 812576201  ·  Private foundation

The Independent Charitable Gift Fund is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.6M in annual giving against $68.5M in assets. This page documents the 3,057 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Independent Charitable Gift Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$68.5M
Total assets
3,057
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Independent Charitable Gift Fund funds

The Independent Charitable Gift Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include veterans.

veterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Independent Charitable Gift Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Gary Sinise Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Nashville, TN$2.1M2024
St Rose Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Portland, OR$2.0M2024
North Raleigh United Methodist Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Raleigh, NC$2.0M2022
Literacy Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Katonah, NY$2.0M2023
St Joseph Parish
GENERAL SUPPORT
Salem, OR$2.0M2023
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
GENERAL SUPPORT
Salt Lake City, UT$1.6M2023
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
GENERAL SUPPORT
Salt Lake City, UT$1.6M2024
University of Oregon Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Eugene, OR$1.6M2022
Gary Sinise Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Nashville, TN$1.5M2023
Fidelity Charitable
GENERAL SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$1.4M2024
Saddleback Church Aka Saddleback Valley Community Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Lake Forest, CA$1.2M2024
St George Music Theater Company
GENERAL SUPPORT
St George, UT$1.0M2024
Center for Strategic and International Studies Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$1.0M2024
Diocese of Houma-thibodaux
GENERAL SUPPORT
Shriever, LA$1.0M2022
Fidelity Charitable
GENERAL SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$913K2023

The Independent Charitable Gift Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$21K
2020$4.3M
2022$29.0M
2023$47.6M
2024$62.3M

How to apply for funding from The Independent Charitable Gift Fund

The Independent Charitable Gift Fund'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 igiftfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Independent Charitable Gift Fund

Does The Independent Charitable Gift Fund accept grant applications?
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund'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 The Independent Charitable Gift Fund fund?
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Gary Sinise Foundation, St Rose Church, North Raleigh United Methodist Church. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Independent Charitable Gift Fund give in grants?
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund reported $5.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $143.3M over 3,057 grants.
Where is The Independent Charitable Gift Fund located?
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund is based in Hudson, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 812576201.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Independent Charitable Gift Fund'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 The Independent Charitable Gift Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.