25
Years of giving
This tracks fiscal years that run from July 1 – June 30. The annual numbers are cumulative since inception.
Year 0_
’96
Pitcairn launches NPT in October; Wolcott Henry is named Chairman of NPT’s Board of Trustees and Clark D. Pitcairn is named President.
Pennsylvania approves NPT’s Articles of Incorporation, and the IRS issues its determination letter confirming NPT’s tax-exempt status as a public charity.
Eileen R. Heisman is hired as Vice President.
NPT accepts its first gift of $1 million.
Articles of Incorporation and IRS Determination Letter
Year 1_
’97
NPT receives an EPIC Award for Philanthropy from Trusts & Estates magazine.
NPT begins its online presence with the launch of nptrust.org.
NPT Board Chair Wolcott Henry leads by example and embodies the NPT Mission, establishing a fund to support oceanic conservation.
Year 2_
’98
Eileen R. Heisman is promoted to President/CEO.
NPT continues to grow brand awareness and conducts direct fundraising through appearances at national conferences and a regular schedule of one-on-one meetings with donors and estate representatives.
Donor Testimonial: Making Giving Simple
Year 3_
’99
NPT hosts a series of national breakfast briefings to raise awareness among advisors and potential donors.
Elaine Chao is elected Chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees.
The School Philanthropy Program, a group of DAFs used to teach students at four Philadelphia-area schools about philanthropy and the importance of giving, is opened.
Year 4_
’00
NPT begins providing donor-advised fund services to Financial Service Partners.
NPT creates its first Supporting Organization.
NPT begins offering online grantmaking services, which results in an increased capacity to meet the needs of its donors and advisors.
Year 5_
’01
The tragic events of 9/11 forever change the philanthropic landscape. As NPT donors give to relief efforts, the value of annual grants quadruples.
NPT moves into a shared suite at Two Pitcairn Place.
NPT receives the “Outstanding Fundraising Initiative” award from The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Philadelphia Chapter.
Sharon Mueller is elected Chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees.
The September 11th Children’s Fund
Year 6_
’02
Andrew Hastings joins NPT as Vice President.
Grant Stories: Mobile Eye Hospital
Year 7_
’03
NPT starts managing “Breast Cancer 3-Day” walks in partnership with Susan G. Komen®
NPT adds a second Supporting Organization.
NPT launches its own private-label program.
Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walks
Year 8_
’04
NPT publishes Your Guide to Donor-Advised Funds, the first stand-alone publication on donor-advised funds.
NPT relaunches its own branded donor-advised fund program.
NPT has its own office space for the first time.
NPT adds another Financial Service Partner.
NPT establishes the Breast Cancer Field of Interest Fund using a portion of the funds from the Susan G. Komen® 3-Day Walks.
Grant Stories: Food Bank Support
Year 9_
’05
During a successful giving season, NPT celebrates the milestone of reaching $1 billion in contributions.
NPT DAF donors give $881,000 to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Christopher Liedel is elected Chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees.
Year 10_
’06
NPT publishes its inaugural Donor-Advised Fund Report, a statistical review of the U.S. DAF market.
NPT establishes its 1,000th donor-advised fund account.
NPT adds its third Supporting Organization.
NPT is named “Outstanding Fundraising Organization of the Year” by The Association of Fundraising Professionals—Greater Philadelphia Chapter.
NPT Releases the First DAF Repoirt
Year 11_
’07
NPT’s first Human Resources professional is hired.
NPT’s publication, A Chronological History of Philanthropy in the United States, is honored as “Brochure of the Year” by the American Business Awards.
NPT is ranked among the “Top 100 Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Grant Stories: National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
Year 12_
’08
Despite a significant decrease in contributions due to the Great Recession, DAF Donors provide more than $170 million dollars in critical aid to charitable organizations during a time of great need.
NPT awards $15 Million in grants through its Breast Cancer Field of Interest Fund.
Shirley Eis is elected Chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees.
NPT partners with global hospitality chain to launch a community grants program.
Year 13_
’09
NPT mobilizes its message throughout the Great Recession by providing valuable insight on charitable giving in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fox Business and among other outlets. DAF donors maintain a steady level of grantmaking during this critical time for nonprofit organizations worldwide.
NPT adds another Financial Service Partner.
Howard Brownstein is elected Chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees
Grant Stories: Clean Water
Year 14_
’10
NPT reaches milestone of raising $2 billion in charitable gifts since inception.
NPT adds another Financial Service Partner.
Jeffrey Lauterbach is elected Chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees
Grant Stories: Haitian Earthquake Disaster Relief
Year 15_
’11
Eileen R. Heisman is named to The Nonprofit Times’ Power and Influence Top 50.
NPT accepts first contribution of non-cash assets.
NPT adds fourth Supporting Organization.
NPT hires first full-time staff based on the West Coast.
Saint Agatha Foundation
Year 16_
’12
NPT establishes the Fund for Global Health and Development in partnership with a private foundation.
NPT has most successful Giving Season to date, due in part to public perception of the “Fiscal Cliff” as a threat to the charitable deduction.
NPT supports inaugural Giving Tuesday.
NPT launches new version of nptrust.org.
Grant Stories: The Fund for Global Health and Development
Year 17_
’13
NPT launches NPT-UK, its first global affiliate.
NPT adds its fifth Supporting Organization.
Wayne R. Walker is elected Chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees.
Across the Pond: NPT UK (now NPT Transatlantic) is Founded
Year 18_
’14
Eileen R. Heisman is named “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
NPT launches the Philanthropic Advisory Network to support effective and strategic giving.
NPT adds another Financial Service Partner.
Andrew Hastings is promoted to Chief Development Officer.
NPT adds its sixth Supporting Organization.
Grant Stories: The Imagination Institute
Year 19_
’15
NPT makes its 100,000th grant.
NPT is named Philanthropy Offering Finalist at the Family Wealth Report Awards.
Gil Nusbaum named as General Counsel.
NPT introduces impact investment notes as an investment option.
Grant Stories: The Fight Against Ebola
Year 20_
’16
NPT celebrates its 20th anniversary.
NPT adds its seventh and eighth Supporting Organizations.
NPT launches A History of Modern Philanthropy, a digital resource detailing 500 years of global philanthropy.
NPT adds two more Financial Service Partners.
NPT launches Concierge Services for DAFs with more than $5 million.
René Paradis is named Chief Financial Officer.
NPT raises over $1 billion during Giving Season for the first time.
Grant Stories: Addiction and Recovery Support
Year 21_
’17
NPT grants over $1 billion in a fiscal year for the first time.
NPT’s History of Giving is named a Hermes Creative Award Platinum Winner by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals.
NPT adds socially responsible exchange-traded funds to its impact investing options.
Grant Stories: Maria, Irma, and Harvey – Hurricane Relief Efforts
Year 22_
’18
NPT adds two more Financial Service Partners.
Ellen McGuinn becomes Chief Financial Officer.
René Paradis becomes Chief Operating Officer.
Grant Stories: Museums and Cultural Centers
Year 23_
’19
Eileen R. Heisman is awarded distinguished Carnegie Mellon University’s Alumni Achievement Award.
NPT launches a new British charity as its second international affiliate.
Partnering with CapShift, NPT offers four proprietary impact investing options: economic mobility, environmental stewardship, gender lens and broad social impact.
NPT rebrands NPT UK as NPT Transatlantic, which remains a dual-qualified charity.
Jenna Mulhall-Brereton joins NPT as Chief Philanthropic Services Officer.
Global Impact: NPT Transatlantic and NPT UK
Year 24_
’20
Grantmaking reaches over $2 billion in a single year.
Eileen R. Heisman named to The Nonprofit Times’ Power & Influence Top 50 for the seventh time.
Suzanne Yoon is elected NPT’s Chair of the Board of Trustees.
NPT transitions to a fully remote working environment due to COVID-19.
NPT UK celebrates 1 year anniversary.
NPT achieves certified platinum status on GuideStar.
Grant Stories: Supporting Racial Justice
Year 25_
’21
Due to donors’ response to the COVID-19 crisis, grantmaking reaches over $4.0 billion in a single year.
NPT hires Disciplina to provide investment consultation and management services.
NPT delays DAF report for the first time ever due to COVID-19.
NPT publishes the COVID-19 Grantmaking Survey.
Eileen R. Heisman participates in GivingUSA’s 2021 launch panel discussion: Perspectives on Philanthropy.
NPT publishes an anti-racism grantmaking guide for donors written by Dr. Jacqueline Bouvier Copeland.
DAF Donors Support COVID-19 Recovery Efforts