National Charitable Endowment Inc
National Charitable Endowment Inc. (NCE) is a public charity based in Darien, Connecticut, that sponsors donor-advised funds (DAFs). Founded in 2017, it facilitates charitable giving by holding donor contributions and making grants to qualified charitable organizations at donors’ recommendations.
National Charitable Endowment Inc at a glance
In short: National Charitable Endowment Inc gave $6.9M across 125 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,864,299
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 125
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,914
- -25.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,485
- Total assets
- $175,949,704
- +44.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to National Charitable Endowment Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 Old Kings Highway South 201, Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (203) 303-7722
Website: https://nationalcharitable.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Charitable Endowment Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
476 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 352 grants of 476 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NCE says it makes grants to qualified charitable organizations throughout the United States. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (45%), Florida (12%), California (10%), New York (6%), and Washington (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 125 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Charitable Endowment Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2020) to $10.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 125 grants totaling $6.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Charitable Use | $3,010,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | General Charitable Use | $474,726 |
| St George's School Middletown, RI | General Charitable Use | $150,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General Charitable Use | $125,000 |
| St John's Hospital Health Center Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Charitable Use | $110,000 |
| YWCA Spokane Spokane, WA | General Charitable Use | $100,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Spokane, WA | General Charitable Use | $100,000 |
| The Effect Mission Viejo, CA | General Charitable Use | $100,000 |
| Northshore School District Bothell, WA | General Charitable Use | $100,000 |
| Love Hope and Strength Austin, TX | General Charitable Use | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175,949,704 | $55,181,131 | $8,580,873 | $6,864,299 | 125 | $4,879,865 |
| 2023 | $121,671,497 | $7,654,975 | $12,118,393 | $10,800,426 | 147 | $3,755,774 |
| 2022 | $113,533,587 | $23,465,607 | $10,506,873 | $9,411,868 | 113 | $-1,510,011 |
| 2021 | $102,215,379 | $63,553,523 | $4,169,977 | $3,472,475 | 73 | $3,602,590 |
| 2020 | $39,056,625 | $15,942,466 | $2,650,286 | $1,955,000 | 18 | $938,278 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NCE’s mission is to serve and support others through charitable giving, primarily as an independent DAF sponsor. Its filing describes its grantmaking as supporting qualified charitable organizations throughout the United States.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. St George’s School says it aims to help students in grades 9–12 develop their abilities. The American Jewish Committee describes its mission as advancing the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. Other recipients include health-care and research organizations, the YWCA, a cancer charity, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and a natural history museum; these descriptions reflect the recipients’ stated missions, not NCE’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, NCE reported 125 grants totaling $6,864,299. Grant amounts ranged from $5,050 to $3,010,000, with a median of $16,485. The largest reported grant was $3,010,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for general charitable use. Other large grants included $474,726 to Schwab Charitable Fund, $150,000 to St George’s School, $125,000 to the American Jewish Committee, and $110,000 to St John’s Hospital Health Center Foundation, each for general charitable use.
NCE’s website describes a donor-directed process: donors establish a giving account, contribute assets, and recommend grants to eligible charities. The website instructs prospective account holders to review the DAF procedures, complete and sign an application form, contribute to the fund, and recommend grants. It says grants may be recommended at any time to charities in good standing with the IRS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dominic Napolitano as president and Frank Napolitano as secretary. It lists Janet Joyce Arzt, Michael Dolan, Samuel Halpert, Elizabeth Hilpman, Gina Lav ersa, Kevin McDonald, Jason M Taylor, and David Upson as directors. NCE’s website identifies Dominic Napolitano as its founder and president.
National Charitable Endowment Inc is led by Dominic Napolitano, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dominic Napolitano
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Upson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Laversa
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason M. Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin McDonald
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Dolan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Halpert
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hilpman
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Joyce Arzt
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Napolitano
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about National Charitable Endowment Inc
How much does National Charitable Endowment Inc give each year?
National Charitable Endowment Inc gave $6.9M across 125 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10.8M across 147 grants.
What is National Charitable Endowment Inc's typical grant size?
National Charitable Endowment Inc's median grant in 2024 was $16,485, and its average grant was $54,914, across 125 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Charitable Endowment Inc give grants?
National Charitable Endowment Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (6 grants), Skokie, IL (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does National Charitable Endowment Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of National Charitable Endowment Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (125 of 125) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are National Charitable Endowment Inc's largest grantees?
National Charitable Endowment Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($3,010,000), Schwab Charitable Fund ($474,726) and St George's School ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Charitable Endowment Inc?
National Charitable Endowment Inc reported $175.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $55.2M.
What does National Charitable Endowment Inc fund?
NCE’s mission is to serve and support others through charitable giving, primarily as an independent DAF sponsor. Its filing describes its grantmaking as supporting qualified charitable organizations throughout the United States. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Charitable Endowment Inc?
National Charitable Endowment Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nationalcharitable.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Charitable Endowment Inc's EIN?
National Charitable Endowment Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2958346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). National Charitable Endowment Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/national-charitable-endowment-inc-morg_70a804423ead4da3ae4a06315b5533af
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