National Philanthropic Trust
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) is a public charity based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1996, it provides philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations, and financial institutions and facilitates charitable grants on behalf of donors.
National Philanthropic Trust at a glance
In short: National Philanthropic Trust gave $6.0B across 22,258 grants in 2025 (avg $269K), top state California. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,990,120,484
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22,258
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $269,122
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $56,096,033,883
- +32.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6,644 of 21,881, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Philanthropic Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 165 Township Line Road Suite 1200, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 277-3010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Philanthropic Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($284.9M). Together the top 10 received $1.2B.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($151,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
83,803 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57,553 grants of 83,803 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NPT’s filing describes grants to organizations in the United States and 67 other countries during the tax year ending June 30, 2025. In the 2025 itemized grants, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (21%), New York (20%), Massachusetts (8%), Ohio (6%), and the District of Columbia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22,258 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National Philanthropic Trust open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6,644 of 21,881 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $135K; repeat grants $334K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1B (2020) to $6.2B (2021). In 2025 it made 22,258 grants totaling $6.0B.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Public, Societal Benefit | $284,919,786 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA | Human Services | $265,751,500 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Public, Societal Benefit | $91,743,377 |
| Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust Boston, MA | Public, Societal Benefit | $90,171,802 |
| Los Altos Community Foundation Los Altos, CA | Public, Societal Benefit | $85,223,341 |
| Founders Pledge Inc New York, NY | Public, Societal Benefit | $78,816,791 |
| Climateworks Foundation San Francisco, CA | Environment, Animals | $75,741,189 |
| XQ Institute Palo Alto, CA | Environment, Animals | $71,266,557 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Education | $65,421,530 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation New York, NY | Culture & Arts | $65,022,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,096,033,883 | $17,794,939,562 | $6,575,730,481 | $5,990,120,484 | 22,258 | $2,638,272,235 |
| 2024 | $42,227,968,504 | $15,875,636,840 | $5,698,880,841 | $5,143,004,864 | 18,583 | $1,349,870,378 |
| 2023 | $28,241,290,750 | $10,049,957,919 | $4,551,288,607 | $4,092,842,155 | 15,498 | $834,740,178 |
| 2022 | $21,633,283,286 | $14,381,775,406 | $5,636,152,371 | $5,351,819,359 | 14,979 | $1,190,974,903 |
| 2021 | $15,989,076,969 | $9,451,775,219 | $6,452,766,122 | $6,197,904,406 | 12,485 | $814,003,627 |
| 2020 | $10,895,730,712 | $5,359,931,234 | $2,338,371,955 | $2,131,876,633 | 10,781 | $395,522,422 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NPT states that its mission is to increase philanthropy in society by providing philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations, and financial institutions, enabling them to realize their philanthropic aspirations.
The 2025 filing’s largest grants went to a varied set of organizations. Among the grantees described in their own words, Silicon Valley Community Foundation says it connects people, ideas, and resources to advance equity and opportunity; ClimateWorks Foundation says it connects philanthropy, grantees, and strategic partners to deliver climate solutions; and the Latino Community Development Center says it promotes financial literacy, access to financial services, and economic development primarily for low- and moderate-income people in North Carolina. Other large recipients included community foundations, a research organization, and organizations focused on charitable giving and community development.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing itemizes 22,258 grants totaling $5,990,120,484. The median grant was $24,000; amounts ranged from $5,003 to $284,919,786. Separately, NPT’s filing narrative says that during the tax year ending June 30, 2025, NPT granted $6.42 billion to qualified charitable organizations in the United States and 67 other countries on behalf of its donors, who recommended more than 161,000 grants from their DAFs to over 48,000 organizations.
The largest itemized 2025 grants included $284,919,786 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, $265,751,500 to Silicon Valley Community Foundation, $91,743,377 to Jewish Communal Fund, $90,171,802 to the Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust, and $85,223,341 to Los Altos Community Foundation. Other large grants included $78,816,791 to Founders Pledge Inc., $75,741,189 to ClimateWorks Foundation, $71,266,557 to XQ Institute, and $65,000,000 to Latino Community Development Center.
NPT’s filing says it uses equivalency determination and expenditure responsibility, as appropriate, to facilitate international grantmaking. It states that international grants are reviewed and approved by a distribution committee of the board or a staff distribution committee before funds are disbursed. The available information does not specify an application process or deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Holly Welch Stubbing as President and CEO, as of February 26, 2025. Trustees listed include Jeffrey Armbrister, Pete Carlson (as of June 16, 2025), Connie Collingsworth, Ann Dugan, Julius Green, Stephen Hopkins, Lindy Moreno, and Lisa Pattis. Dirk Junge is listed with a trustee service period through October 31, 2024.
National Philanthropic Trust is led by Eileen R. Heisman, Former President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 19 of 38 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eileen R. Heisman
Former President & CEO
Trustee, President & CEO → Former President & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
$733K (2020) → $1M (2025)
John Canady
CEO - Npt Uk & Npt Transatlantic
CEO Npt-Uk & Npt-Transatlantic → CEO - Npt Uk & Npt Transatlantic, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$312K (2020) → $547K (2025)
Holly Welch Stubbing
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$782K (2025)
Linda Myers
Trustee & Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Vice Chair, 2023
Trustee & Vice Chair → Trustee & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Barr
Senior Director & Regional Development
Senior Director Regional Development → Senior Director & Regional Development, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$243K (2024) → $291K (2025)
Ann Dugan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dirk Junge
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Reeves
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joram Borenstein
Trustee & Vice Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Schreiber
Trustee
Trustee → Trustee & Vice Chair, 2023
Trustee & Vice Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Hopkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Yoon
Trustee
Trustee & Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Sands
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julius Green
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Wezdenko
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manish Shah
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Pattis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Collingsworth
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Armbrister
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindy Moreno
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Carlson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Watts
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Thaler
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher P. Adams
Chief Information Officer
Senior Vice President of Technology Solutions & Cybersecurity → Chief Technology Officer, 2023
Chief Technology Officer → Chief Information Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$199K (2020) → $612K (2025)
Debra Falk
Deputy General Counsel & Secretary
Secretary & Associate General → Secretary & Associate General Counsel, 2022
Secretary & Associate General Counsel → Deputy General Counsel & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$154K (2020) → $262K (2025)
Gil A. Nusbaum
Chief Administrative & Legal Officer
General Counsel → Chief Administrative & Legal Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$323K (2020) → $517K (2025)
Jeffrey C. Gerold
Vice President Advisor Engagement Development
Senior Director Asset Development → Vice President of Advisor Engagement Development, 2024
Vice President of Advisor Engagement Development → Vice President Advisor Engagement Development, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$204K (2020) → $329K (2025)
Jennifer Mulhall-Brereton
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Chief Philanthropic Services Officer → Chief Philanthropy Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$277K (2020) → $516K (2025)
Quinn Rowan
Paralegal & Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Paralegal & Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$91K (2022) → $102K (2025)
Christina Hack
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
CFO & Treasurer → Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$48K (2024) → $412K (2025)
Elizabeth Monahan
Chief Human Resources Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$303K (2024) → $433K (2025)
Jeremy Schwartz
Vice President Finance & Assistant Treasurer
Vice President of Finance & Assistant Treasurer → Vice President Finance & Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$194K (2024) → $304K (2025)
Andrea C. Rush - Svp
Philanthropic Services & Assistant Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$320K (2025)
Andrew W. Hastings - Executive
Family Officer & Private Client Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$437K (2025)
Chris Blume - Chief Operating
Officer & Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$320K (2025)
Joseph C. Gajewski - Executive
Family Officer & Private Client Rel.
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$422K (2025)
Kishor Daga - Vp Fin Reporting
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$81K (2025)
Matt Rovi
Chief Growth Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$299K (2025)
Former officers (24)
- Former: Jaidip Chanda (2023–2025) — Chief Development Officer · Filing note: Thru 101824
- Former: Andrew W. Hastings (2020–2024) — Chief Enterprise Officer
- Former: Ellen M. McGuinn (2020–2024) — Former Treasurer & CFO
- Former: Joseph C. Gajewski (2020–2024) — Executive Vice President & Premier Donor Services
- Former: Kelly Williams (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Andrea Rush Asst Secretary (2022–2024) — Senior Vice President of Philanthropic Services
- Former: Andrea Katz (2023–2024) — Controller & Assistant Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 62524
- Former: Rene J. Paradis (2020–2023) — Former Treasurer & COO · Filing note: Thru 52022
- Former: Ellen Galluccio (2021–2023) — Senior Director Asset Development · Filing note: Thru 11123
- Former: Christine Ryder (2023) — Former Controller & Assistant Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 62422
- Former: Jeremy Schwartz Vp Of Finance (2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Clark D. Pitcairn (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gerald Kerner (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Andrea Katz Controller (2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Christine Ryder Controller (2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Christoper Adams Svp Of (2022) — Tech. Solutions & Cybersecurity
- Former: Joseph C. Gajewski Svp Of (2022) — Investment Operations & Compliance
- Former: Andrea Rush (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary & Senior Vice President
- Former: Daniel Schloendorn (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert S. Eichfeld (2020–2021) — Trustee & Vice Chair
- Former: William M. Webster (2020–2021) — Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Benito Cachinero-Sanchez (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph Kluger (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Wayne R. Walker (2020) — Trustee & Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1.0M, to Eileen R Heisman (Former President & CEO). 20 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Philanthropic Trust
How much does National Philanthropic Trust give each year?
National Philanthropic Trust gave $6.0B across 22,258 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.1B across 18,583 grants.
What is National Philanthropic Trust's typical grant size?
National Philanthropic Trust's median grant in 2025 was $24,000, and its average grant was $269,122, across 22,258 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Philanthropic Trust that year got $135K on average.
Where does National Philanthropic Trust give grants?
National Philanthropic Trust's top state is California, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (1,240 grants), Washington, DC (652 grants), Chicago, IL (514 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (346 grants).
Does National Philanthropic Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22,258 grants with a stated purpose on National Philanthropic Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (5293 grants), "Religion" (4198 grants) and "Education" (3915 grants).
Who are National Philanthropic Trust's largest grantees?
National Philanthropic Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($284,919,786), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($265,751,500) and Jewish Communal Fund ($91,743,377), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($151,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Philanthropic Trust?
National Philanthropic Trust reported $56.1B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.8B.
What does National Philanthropic Trust fund?
NPT states that its mission is to increase philanthropy in society by providing philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations, and financial institutions, enabling them to realize their philanthropic aspirations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Philanthropic Trust?
National Philanthropic Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nptrust.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Philanthropic Trust's EIN?
National Philanthropic Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7825575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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