The Independent Charitable Gift Fund
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund, also known as iGiftFund, is a public charity based in Hudson, Ohio. Formed in 2016, it operates a donor-advised fund program through which donors recommend grants to support charitable organizations.
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund at a glance
In short: The Independent Charitable Gift Fund gave $62.3M across 1,444 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,304,918
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1,444
- +55.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,147
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $575,440,270
- +37.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (8% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Independent Charitable Gift Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 W Streetsboro St 2A, Hudson, OH 44236
Phone: (330) 400-2768
Website: https://igiftfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Independent Charitable Gift Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gary Sinise Foundation ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $13.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
3,404 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,738 grants of 3,404 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported state shares were California at 8%, and Wisconsin, Utah, Tennessee, and Oregon at 6% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 1,444 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Independent Charitable Gift Fund gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.5M (2020) to $62.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 1,444 grants totaling $62.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | General Support | $2,076,732 |
| St Rose Church Portland, OR | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $1,634,663 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $1,439,334 |
| Saddleback Church Aka Saddleback Valley Community Church Lake Forest, CA | General Support | $1,200,000 |
| St George Music Theater Company St George, UT | General Support | $1,030,000 |
| Center for Strategic and International Studies Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Church of Saint Michael Farmington, MN | General Support | $909,510 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $900,000 |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $872,729 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $575,440,270 | $198,305,368 | $70,743,867 | $62,304,918 | 1,444 | $16,934,869 |
| 2023 | $418,174,157 | $157,167,974 | $53,665,266 | $47,613,397 | 927 | $10,558,405 |
| 2022 | $282,957,094 | $138,892,808 | $33,321,037 | $29,041,097 | 550 | $5,593,062 |
| 2021 | $203,452,465 | $150,370,213 | $21,136,870 | $18,650,584 | 343 | $1,384,428 |
| 2020 | $68,486,462 | $37,782,060 | $6,100,964 | $4,496,221 | 140 | $569,063 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to inspire and enable Americans and their trusted advisors to create, preserve, and pass on philanthropic legacies through donor-advised fund solutions.
Its 2024 filing describes its program as making grants to U.S. charitable tax-exempt organizations. Examples of supported organizations show a range of charitable purposes. The Gary Sinise Foundation says it supports veterans, military members, first responders, their families, and families of fallen heroes. Marquette University describes its mission as Catholic and Jesuit higher education, while Auburn University Foundation says it operates for the exclusive benefit of Auburn University. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 1,444 grants totaling $62,304,918. Grant amounts ranged from $5,050 to $2,076,732, with a median of $15,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $2,076,732 to the Gary Sinise Foundation, $2,000,000 to St Rose Church, $1,634,663 to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and $1,439,334 to Fidelity Charitable. The stated purpose for each was general support.
The website describes grantmaking as donor-advised: donors may recommend grants of $100 or more. Recommendations are reviewed for eligibility, and the sponsoring charity retains final authority over them. Recommendations can be submitted online or by form. The fund says it checks that recipients qualify as public charities under Section 501(c)(3); it also describes recommendations to qualified governmental organizations and approved international charities through partner arrangements. Grants cannot go to individuals or private foundations, satisfy legally binding pledges, or provide donors or related people with more than incidental benefits. Special-purpose grants should identify the purpose in the recommendation. The website describes opening a donor-advised fund as requiring an initial contribution of at least $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Philip T Tobin as chairman and treasurer beginning in November 2024, and Christopher Dudley as secretary. Directors listed were Toby Blossom, Jane Howington, Matthew F Kadish, Pat Myers, Dave Pratt, and Patrick Scherer. Lawrence Spieth was listed as a director through November 2024, and Gary Hanz as treasurer through November 2024.
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund is led by William A. Payne, President & Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William A. Payne
President & Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer → President & Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Philip T. Tobin
Chairman & Treasurer
Chairman & President → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Chairman & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Spieth
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Pratt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Howington
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew F. Kadish
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Myers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Scherer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toby Blossom
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Shedloski
Controller
Director of Finance → Controller, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $90K (2024)
Sheilah Villanueva
Executive Vice President & COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Susan Figler
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
Christopher Dudley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Hanz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $168K, to William a Payne (President/Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Independent Charitable Gift Fund
How much does The Independent Charitable Gift Fund give each year?
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund gave $62.3M across 1,444 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $47.6M across 927 grants.
What is The Independent Charitable Gift Fund's typical grant size?
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $43,147, across 1,444 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Independent Charitable Gift Fund give grants?
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund's top state is California, with 8% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (6%) and Utah (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (47 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (27 grants), New York, NY (26 grants) and Dallas, TX (23 grants).
Does The Independent Charitable Gift Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Independent Charitable Gift Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1,444 of 1,444) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Independent Charitable Gift Fund's largest grantees?
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Gary Sinise Foundation ($2,076,732), St Rose Church ($2,000,000) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ($1,634,663), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Independent Charitable Gift Fund?
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund reported $575.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $198.3M.
What does The Independent Charitable Gift Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to inspire and enable Americans and their trusted advisors to create, preserve, and pass on philanthropic legacies through donor-advised fund solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Independent Charitable Gift Fund?
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check igiftfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Independent Charitable Gift Fund's EIN?
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2576201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Independent Charitable Gift Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-independent-charitable-gift-fund-morg_5894605465894b2ca980e8919c18d135
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