Mission
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust (MS GIFT) provides a platform for individuals of all wealth levels to engage in philanthropy through donor advised funds, ensuring a well-planned approach to charitable giving that benefits both donors and the charities they support.
Basic Information
Founded in
2001
EIN
52-7082731
Total Assets
$5.63 billion
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Largest Grant in 2021
MS GIFT supported a major children's hospital with a significant grant to enhance healthcare services.

#HalfMyDAF Initiative
A challenge to inspire DAF donors to distribute a percentage of their funds to nonprofits.

2021 Impact Report Launch
The annual impact report highlights MS GIFT's contributions and community engagement efforts.
Impact Stats
Grant Payout Percentage
20% Grant Payout Rate
Achieved a 20% grant payout rate in 2021, demonstrating increased donor engagement and commitment to philanthropy.
Total Grants in Healthcare
$70M Granted to Healthcare
In 2021, the donor community granted $70 million to organizations in the healthcare sector, nearly doubling the amount granted in 2019.
Total Grant Value
$3.7B in Grants since Inception
Since inception, MS GIFT has gifted a total of $3.7 billion across 363,000 grants.
Past Events
The Role of DAFs in Philanthropy
2021-05-10
An online seminar discussing the impact of DAFs on charitable giving.
Health for All Fundraiser
2021-09-15
A community gathering to raise awareness for healthcare donations.
Upcoming Events

Philanthropy Conference 2023
2023-06-20
Join us for our annual conference focusing on innovative philanthropy.
Learn MoreOur Programs

Donor Advised Funds
A vehicle for philanthropy allowing individuals to recommend grants over time.
Learn MoreImpact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.
The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.
Overall Score
60
62
/100
Program Expense Ratio
97.83%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.01735
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
6.288
18
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.25B | 96.01% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 8.035M | 0.62% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 43.97M | 3.38% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 1.302B | 100.00% |
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