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National Philanthropic Trust

EIN 23-7825575JENKINTOWN, PA 19046Founded 1996WebsiteIRS Tax Year 2023 · Period ending June 30, 2024
Mission Statement

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST IS A PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED TO INCREASING PHILANTHROPY IN SOCIETY.

IRS Tax Year 2023

Period ending June 30, 2024

Tax year 2024 filing not yet available. This is the most recent filing on record.

Total Revenue

$15.9B

+58.0%YoY

Total Expenses

$5.7B

+25.2%YoY

Net Assets

$41.9B

+50.0%YoY

Employees

286

+25.4%YoY

Volunteers

16

Grants Paid

$5.6B

Program Expense Ratio

99.3%

Fundraising Efficiency

122582.0%

This nonprofit profile presents IRS Form 990 tax filing data for National Philanthropic Trust (EIN: 23-7825575), based on the 2023 tax year annual return filed with the Internal Revenue Service.

Sections below include financial summaries (revenue, expenses, and net assets), program accomplishments, officer and key employee compensation, detailed executive pay breakdowns, top independent contractors, governance policies and audit information, related tax-exempt organizations. All figures are reported in USD as filed.

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RoundPaper IndicatorsTax Year 2023

Financial Health

Revenue grew +58.0% to $15.9B
Program spending ratio of 99.3% — excellent
88.2 months of operating reserves — strong cushion
Expenses increased +25.2% year-over-year

Transparency

Conflict of interest policy adopted
Whistleblower policy in place
Financial statements independently audited
17-member board, 16 independent

Compensation

Top compensation: $939,995 (TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT & CEO)
Top exec pay is 0.0% of total expenses — very modest
Schedule J filed for 16 individuals — detailed disclosure
16 executive perks reported — above typical

Program Effectiveness

1 program reported
99.3% of spending goes to programs
1 program generates revenue — self-sustaining activity
$5.6B in grants paid to other organizations
16 volunteers engaged

Financial Stability

Debt-to-asset ratio of 0.8% — low leverage
0.0 months cash runway — tight liquidity
Revenue diversification: concentrated in few sources
Net assets consistently growing over recent filings

Risk Flags

No insider or excess benefit transactions
No material diversion or misuse reported
Family or business relationships among officers/directors

Indicators derived from IRS Form 990 data. Not financial advice.

Organization Summary

National Philanthropic Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in JENKINTOWN, PA, founded in 1996. The organization has held tax-exempt status since 1996. In its 2023 filing, the organization reported $15.9B in total revenue, a 58.0% increase from the prior year, and $5.7B in total expenses. The organization employed 286 people and engaged 16 volunteers. EILEEN R HEISMAN, TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT & CEO, is the highest-compensated individual at $939,995. The organization runs 1 program, totaling $5.7B in program expenses. 5 of 6 recommended governance policies are in place. Executive benefits include companion travel.

National Philanthropic Trust is classified under NTEE code T500. Its foundation type is 15.

Programs(Tax Year 2023)

1 record

Programs Overview

National Philanthropic Trust operates 1 program, with total program expenses of $5.7B. National Philanthropic Trust's largest program accounts for 100% of total program spending.

1
Program 1Expenses: $5,656,197,419

NPT GRANTED $5.56 BILLION TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE U.S. AND 57 OTHER COUNTRIES ON BEHALF OF ITS DONORS IN THE TAX YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. NPT DONORS RECOMMENDED MORE THAN 129,000 GRANTS FROM THEIR DAFS TO OVER 41,000 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE TAX YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, NPT CONTINUED ITS ENHANCEMENTS OF DONOR EXPERIENCES, PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES OFFERINGS, INVESTMENT OPTIONS, AND GRANTMAKING CAPABILITIES. THIS INCLUDED A CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY WITH WHICH CHARITIES RECEIVE GRANT FUNDING. NPT ALSO CONTINUED ITS IMPROVEMENT OF THE DONOR ONLINE EXPERIENCE.

Financial Overview(Tax Years 2019–2023)

5 records

Financial Highlights

Over the past 5 years, National Philanthropic Trust's revenue has grown from $5.4B to $15.9B, a 196.2% increase. Program expenses represent 99% of total spending.

Revenue increased 58.0% year-over-year, while expenses grew 25.2%. net assets rose to $41.9B, up 50.0% from the prior year. the organization added 58 employees.

National Philanthropic Trust derives 91% from contributions and grants, with 9% from investment income.

Revenue is heavily concentrated: 91% comes from contributions and grants, indicating limited diversification.

National Philanthropic Trust allocates 99% to programs, 1% to management and general, 0% to fundraising.

Revenue grew by 58.0% while expenses grew by only 25.2%, suggesting improving operational efficiency.

National Philanthropic Trust distributed $5.6B in grants to other organizations and individuals, representing 98% of total expenses.

Over 5 filings from 2019–2023, National Philanthropic Trust grew revenue from $5.4B to $15.9B (+196.2%) while maintaining a program expense ratio of 99%. During this period, the organization grew from 147 to 286 employees.

National Philanthropic Trust holds $42.2B in total assets against $345.5M in liabilities (debt-to-asset ratio of 1%). The organization has 88.2 months of operating reserves. Cash and equivalents of $0 cover approximately 0.0 months of expenses.

Revenue

YearTotal RevenueContributionsGov't GrantsProgram RevenueInvestment
2023$15.9B$14.5B$0$0$1.3B
2022$10.0B$9.2B$0$0$834.7M
2021$14.4B$13.2B$0$0$1.2B
2020$9.5B$8.6B$0$0$814.0M
2019$5.4B$5.0B$0$0$395.5M

Expenses

YearTotal ExpensesProgramManagementFundraisingGrants Paid
2023$5.7B$5.7B$30.8M$11.8M$5.6B
2022$4.6B$4.5B$27.6M$10.2M$4.4B
2021$5.6B$5.6B$27.9M$8.3M$5.6B
2020$6.5B$6.4B$18.6M$5.6M$6.4B
2019$2.3B$2.3B$16.2M$5.1M$2.3B

Program Expense Ratio

99.3%

Admin Expense Ratio

0.5%

Fundraising Efficiency

122582.0%

Operating Reserve

88.2 mo

People & Compensation(Tax Year 2023)

35 records

Compensation Summary

National Philanthropic Trust reported compensation for 35 officers and key employees. Total officer compensation was $6.3M, representing 0.1% of total expenses. 2 individuals received total compensation exceeding $500,000.

National Philanthropic Trust's highest-compensated individual received $940K in total compensation. Total officer compensation of $6.3M represents 0.1% of total expenses. 2 individuals received total compensation exceeding $500,000.

NameTitleTypeHours/wkComp from OrgRelated OrgsTotal
EILEEN R HEISMANTRUSTEE, PRESIDENT & CEO
OfficerDirector
40.00$895,670$0$939,995
JOHN CANADYCEO NPT-UK & NPT-TRANSATLANTIC
Key Employee
40.00$486,850$0$504,284
CHRISTOPHER ADAMSCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Highest Comp
40.00$452,805$0$498,060
JAIDIP CHANDA THRU 101824CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Key Employee
40.00$475,587$0$487,939
GIL A NUSBAUMGENERAL COUNSEL
Key Employee
40.00$411,156$0$461,288
JENNIFER MULHALL-BRERETONCHIEF PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES OFFICER
Key Employee
40.00$385,959$0$404,621
ANDREW W HASTINGSCHIEF ENTERPRISE OFFICER
Key Employee
40.00$348,050$0$384,066
JOSEPH C GAJEWSKIEVP, PREMIER DONOR SERVICES
Highest Comp
40.00$313,052$0$358,140
ELIZABETH MONAHANCHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Highest Comp
40.00$303,037$0$347,957
JEFFREY C GEROLDVP OF ADVISOR ENGAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
Highest Comp
40.00$268,216$0$310,400
ANDREA RUSH ASST SECRETARYSVP OF PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES
Officer
40.00$236,557$0$280,983
DEBRA FALKDEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY
Officer
40.00$226,487$0$266,345
ELLEN M MCGUINNFORMER TREASURER/CFO
Former
$237,495$0$261,549
LISA BARRSENIOR DIRECTOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Highest Comp
40.00$242,603$0$254,628
JEREMY SCHWARTZVP OF FINANCE, ASST. TREASURER
Officer
40.00$193,794$0$235,484
ANDREA KATZ THRU 62524CONTROLLER, ASST. TREASURER
Officer
40.00$139,481$0$175,405
QUINN ROWANPARALEGAL & ASST. SECRETARY
Officer
40.00$86,712$0$119,249
CHRISTINA HACKCFO, TREASURER
Officer
40.00$48,450$0$50,561
PAUL SCHREIBERTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
DIANA SANDSTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
ERIC REEVESTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
LISA PATTISTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
LINDY MORENOTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
DIRK JUNGETRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
STEPHEN HOPKINSTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
JULIUS GREENTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
ANN DUGANTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
CONNIE COLLINGSWORTHTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
JORAM BORENSTEINTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
MANISH SHAHTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
JEFFREY ARMBRISTERTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
DAVID WEZDENKOTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
KELLY WILLIAMSTRUSTEE
Director
2.00$0$0$0
SUZANNE YOONTRUSTEE, CHAIR
OfficerDirector
4.00$0$0$0
LINDA MYERSTRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR
OfficerDirector
2.00$0$0$0

Compensation Breakdown

Schedule J detail — base, bonus, benefits, and executive perks

EILEEN R HEISMAN

Base Salary

$595,575

Bonus

$225,000

Other Reportable

$75,095

Retirement/Deferred

$19,800

Nontaxable Benefits

$24,525

Executive Perks

Companion travel

JOHN CANADY

Base Salary

$370,000

Bonus

$72,150

Other Reportable

$44,700

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

$17,434

Executive Perks

Companion travel

CHRISTOPHER ADAMS

Base Salary

$365,002

Bonus

$65,033

Other Reportable

$22,770

Retirement/Deferred

$13,582

Nontaxable Benefits

$31,673

Executive Perks

Companion travel

JAIDIP CHANDA THRU 101824

Base Salary

$369,604

Bonus

$82,793

Other Reportable

$23,190

Retirement/Deferred

$12,352

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

Companion travel

GIL A NUSBAUM

Base Salary

$317,717

Bonus

$70,639

Other Reportable

$22,800

Retirement/Deferred

$19,345

Nontaxable Benefits

$30,787

Executive Perks

Companion travel

JENNIFER MULHALL-BRERETON

Base Salary

$297,976

Bonus

$65,033

Other Reportable

$22,950

Retirement/Deferred

$18,662

Nontaxable Benefits

Executive Perks

Companion travel

ANDREW W HASTINGS

Base Salary

$291,183

Bonus

$33,077

Other Reportable

$23,790

Retirement/Deferred

$12,992

Nontaxable Benefits

$23,024

Executive Perks

Companion travel

JOSEPH C GAJEWSKI

Base Salary

$244,340

Bonus

$45,522

Other Reportable

$23,190

Retirement/Deferred

$15,660

Nontaxable Benefits

$29,428

Executive Perks

Companion travel

ELIZABETH MONAHAN

Base Salary

$234,247

Bonus

$45,000

Other Reportable

$23,790

Retirement/Deferred

$14,550

Nontaxable Benefits

$30,370

Executive Perks

Companion travel

JEFFREY C GEROLD

Base Salary

$222,278

Bonus

$45,248

Other Reportable

$690

Retirement/Deferred

$14,661

Nontaxable Benefits

$27,523

Executive Perks

Companion travel

ANDREA RUSH ASST SECRETARY

Base Salary

$195,782

Bonus

$40,085

Other Reportable

$690

Retirement/Deferred

$14,389

Nontaxable Benefits

$30,037

Executive Perks

Companion travel

DEBRA FALK

Base Salary

$196,257

Bonus

$29,930

Other Reportable

$300

Retirement/Deferred

$9,821

Nontaxable Benefits

$30,037

Executive Perks

Companion travel

ELLEN M MCGUINN

Base Salary

$157,637

Bonus

$68,700

Other Reportable

$11,158

Retirement/Deferred

$12,985

Nontaxable Benefits

$11,069

Executive Perks

Companion travel

LISA BARR

Base Salary

$205,270

Bonus

$37,033

Other Reportable

$300

Retirement/Deferred

$2,012

Nontaxable Benefits

$10,013

Executive Perks

Companion travel

JEREMY SCHWARTZ

Base Salary

$185,815

Bonus

$7,709

Other Reportable

$270

Retirement/Deferred

$9,337

Nontaxable Benefits

$32,353

Executive Perks

Companion travel

ANDREA KATZ THRU 62524

Base Salary

$122,060

Bonus

$16,352

Other Reportable

$1,069

Retirement/Deferred

$5,429

Nontaxable Benefits

$30,495

Executive Perks

Companion travel

Top Contractors(Tax Year 2023)

5 records

Contractor Summary

National Philanthropic Trust reported 5 contractors receiving over $100,000, with total contractor payments of $3.6M.

NameServiceCompensation
ICONIQ CAPITAL LLCCONSULTING$2,003,350
PATTERSON BELKNAP WEBB & TYLER LLPLEGAL$509,894
RSM US LLPAUDIT, TAX AND CONSULTING$367,604
VALOR ADVISORS LLCCONSULTING$360,000
AP ADVISORS LLCCONSULTING$345,954

Governance & Compliance(Tax Year 2023)

Governance Snapshot

National Philanthropic Trust has 5 of 6 recommended governance policies in place, including conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention. Its board has 17 members, 16 of whom are independent.

National Philanthropic Trust's financial statements are audited, an audit committee oversees the process.

National Philanthropic Trust has family or business relationships among officers, directors, or key employees.

Policies & Oversight

Conflict of interest policy
Whistleblower policy
Document retention policy
CEO compensation review process
Other officer compensation review
990 provided to governing body
Board members17
Independent members16

Audit & Financial Oversight

Financial statements audited
Independent audit
Audit committee
Federal grant audit required

Grants Awarded(Tax Year 2023)

18583 records

Grantmaking Summary

National Philanthropic Trust awarded $5.1B across 18583 grants to organizations. Top recipients include SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA) — $366.4M for public, societal benefit; FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND (DURHAM, NC) — $242.5M for public, societal benefit; RENAISSANCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) — $232.2M for education.

Organization Grants

RecipientLocationAmountPurpose
SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION205205488MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA$366.4MPUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND110303001DURHAM, NC$242.5MPUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
RENAISSANCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC352129262INDIANAPOLIS, IN$232.2MEDUCATION
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY520595110BALTIMORE, MD$188.2MHUMAN SERVICES
BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC815086187NEW YORK, NY$150.0MENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS
CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION845024713SAN FRANCISCO, CA$104.6MCULTURE & ARTS
BM-A INSTITUTE932888199PALO ALTO, CA$83.1MPUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
NEW VENTURE FUND205806345WASHINGTON, DC$82.1MPUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING311640316OMAHA, NE$72.1MEDUCATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JR UNIVERSITY941156365STANFORD, CA$66.3MEDUCATION
XQ INSTITUTE474422640PALO ALTO, CA$60.2MEDUCATION
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY131624158BRONX, NY$42.0MENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS
JEREMY AND HANNELORE GRANTHAM ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST203959397BOSTON, MA$40.0MEDUCATION
50CAN INC273069592WASHINGTON, DC$39.3MEDUCATION
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL042103580BOSTON, MA$38.7MEDUCATION
VITAL STRATEGIES INC223419667NEW YORK, NY$33.4MEDUCATION
YEAR UP043534407BOSTON, MA$28.6MHUMAN SERVICES
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INC133843322NEW YORK, NY$25.3MEDUCATION
TED FOUNDATION INC821934592NEW YORK, NY$25.1MHUMAN SERVICES
MERCY HOUSING INC470646706DENVER, CO$25.0MHUMAN SERVICES

Showing 20 of 18583 grants.

Foreign Activities(Tax Year 2023)

International Overview

Activities span CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA, SOUTH AMERICA.

Regions & Countries

Region / CountryActivityExpenditure
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
EUROPE
NORTH AMERICA
SOUTH AMERICA
SOUTH ASIA
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
MIDDLE-EAST & NORTH AFRICA
RUSSIA AND THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
EUROPE
NORTH AMERICA
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

Supplemental Financial Data(Tax Year 2023)

Schedule D Highlights

National Philanthropic Trust operates a donor-advised fund (DAF) program with 17,940 accounts.

Filing History(Tax Years 1996–2023)

5 records

Showing the 5 Form 990 filings currently in our system.

Tax YearFormPeriodRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2023
990
2023-07-01 – 2024-06-30$15.9B$5.7B$41.9B
2022
990
2022-07-01 – 2023-06-30$10.0B$4.6B$27.9B
2021
990
2021-07-01 – 2022-06-30$14.4B$5.6B$21.2B
2020
990
2020-07-01 – 2021-06-30$9.5B$6.5B$15.7B
2019
990
2019-07-01 – 2020-06-30$5.4B$2.3B$10.5B
1996–2018No filings acquired yet

Frequently Asked Questions

What does National Philanthropic Trust do?

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST IS A PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED TO INCREASING PHILANTHROPY IN SOCIETY.

How much revenue does National Philanthropic Trust have?

National Philanthropic Trust reported $15,875,636,840 in total revenue for tax year 2023, up 58.0% from the prior year.

Who is the highest-paid executive at National Philanthropic Trust?

EILEEN R HEISMAN, TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT & CEO, received $939,995 in total compensation as of tax year 2023.

Is National Philanthropic Trust a 501(c)(3)?

Yes, National Philanthropic Trust is classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Where is National Philanthropic Trust located?

National Philanthropic Trust is headquartered in JENKINTOWN, PA 19046.

How many employees does National Philanthropic Trust have?

National Philanthropic Trust has 286 employees and 16 volunteers as of tax year 2023.

Is National Philanthropic Trust audited?

Yes, National Philanthropic Trust's financial statements are audited, and the organization has an audit committee.

How much does National Philanthropic Trust spend on fundraising?

National Philanthropic Trust reported $11,848,324 in fundraising expenses for tax year 2023, which represents 0.2% of total expenses.

Does National Philanthropic Trust give grants?

Yes, National Philanthropic Trust distributed $5,563,257,810 in grants to other organizations and individuals in tax year 2023. Top recipients include SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, RENAISSANCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC.

Does National Philanthropic Trust operate internationally?

Yes, National Philanthropic Trust conducts activities outside the United States. Activities span CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA, SOUTH AMERICA.

Data Source

Prepared by: RSM US LLP, PHILADELPHIA, PA

IRS Form 990 electronic filings via the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. All financial figures are as reported in USD.

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