The Blackbaud Giving Fund
The Blackbaud Giving Fund is an independent 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund based in Charleston, SC that disburses donations from individuals and companies to nonprofits worldwide. It partners with YourCause and JustGiving and operates the Blackbaud Verified Network to connect donors and nonprofits and facilitate secure, rapid transfers.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered nonprofit with an online presence and the ability to receive donor-advised gifts, especially in health, human services, disaster relief, or food-security sectors.
Good Fit
- • Listed or verifiable on Blackbaud/YourCause platforms or the Blackbaud Verified Network.
- • Programs in commonly funded areas: health charities, food banks, disaster response, or broad human services.
- • Capacity to accept unrestricted/general support and to receive ACH/EFT donations.
- • National or regional footprint or partnerships that make the organization visible to donors.
Geography
Grants in the latest filing reached charities in 52 distinct states/territories, showing a national (effectively cross‑state) footprint rather than a local focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows over 14,000 distinct recipients with very low repeat overlap across years (only about 137 returning recipients), indicating a very broad and diverse recipient set rather than a small closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows extremely high turnover with roughly 14,296 first‑time recipients in 2023, so new entrants regularly receive support; however, there is no formal public application process and grants are distributed as donor‑advised recommendations, so access typically depends on donor recommendation or platform visibility.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
