Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing is a U.S. nonprofit organization, formerly known as InFaith Community Foundation. It was rebranded under its current name in 2021 as part of a deeper collaboration with Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company[1].

History and Purpose

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing began its operations as InFaith Community Foundation in 1995. The organization has operated for over three decades, providing charitable planning services and managing donor-advised funds, endowments, and other giving platforms. Its mission is to help individuals and organizations integrate generosity into their financial strategies, aligning their giving with their values and priorities[1][3].

Services and Operations

Thrivent Charitable offers a variety of charitable giving options, including:

• Donor-Advised Funds: These funds allow donors to contribute assets, have them invested, and then direct grants to IRS-qualified charities at a time of their choosing. Donors can receive tax benefits for their donations and bypass capital gains taxes on appreciated assets[2].
• Mission-Related and Impact Investments: The organization supports investments that align with donors' values and support causes they care about[1].
• Collective Giving and Crowdfunding: Facilitating community-driven fundraising efforts to amplify impact[1].

Thrivent Charitable oversees significant assets, with over $623.6 million under management, and has facilitated nearly $300 million in grants to various charities since its inception[1]. As of its rebranding, it had enabled more than $2.15 billion in outright and deferred gifts[2].

Collaboration with Thrivent

Thrivent Charitable collaborates with Thrivent Financial to provide comprehensive financial strategies that include charitable giving. This partnership allows Thrivent's clients to integrate generosity into their financial planning, reflecting their values and priorities[1][4].

Impact and Legacy

Thrivent Charitable empowers donors to create lasting change by supporting causes important to them. Through its donor-advised funds and other programs, it provides flexibility and expertise in charitable planning, ensuring that donations are used effectively and efficiently[3]. In celebrating thirty years of generosity, the organization continues to inspire community transformation and foster a culture of kindness and care[3].