The Independent Charitable Gift Fund
iGiftFund (Independent Charitable Gift Fund) is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity based in Hudson, Ohio that sponsors donor-advised funds and facilitates grants for donors and their advisors. The site describes donor services, grant processes, investment options, and provides contact and organizational information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered 501(c)(3) charity (religious, education, relief, community service, or similar) prepared to receive general operating support and to be recommended by a donor or donor advisor.
Good Fit
- • Legally recognized 501(c)(3) status and basic grant reporting capacity.
- • Programs in faith-based, education, food security, relief, or community services sectors (these appear frequently among recipients).
- • Ability to accept unrestricted/general support funds and to document impact for donors.
- • Existing relationships or outreach opportunities to individual donors or donor advisors who use donor-advised funds.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year covered 45 states, with only about 4% of dollars retained in the foundation's home state and a single state accounting for about 12% of dollars, indicating a broad national footprint.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year 550 grants went to 547 distinct recipients across many sectors and sizes, showing a very broad and diverse recipient set for the observed period.
New Applicants
Direct multi-year turnover data is unavailable, but the large number of distinct recipients and a public grant‑recommendation form/email suggest new organizations can appear in the portfolio; however grants are donor-directed (no formal applicant RFP), so entry typically depends on donor recommendation rather than a competitive public application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
