National Charitable Fund Inc
National Charitable Fund Inc. (NCF) is an Orlando, Florida–based public charity formed in 1993. It facilitates charitable giving through donor-advised and field-of-interest funds, allowing clients to recommend grants to eligible charitable organizations.
National Charitable Fund Inc at a glance
In short: National Charitable Fund Inc gave $542K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Florida. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $542,250
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,897
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $17,863,810
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (11 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Charitable Fund Inc
- How to Apply
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The website describes opening a fund and recommending grants from that account; it does not describe an application process for organizations seeking direct grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 540777, Orlando, FL 32854
Phone: (407) 420-9005
Website: https://nationalcharitablefund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Charitable Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nemours Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $493K.
Grant Size Distribution
266 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 247 grants of 266 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 9% to Arizona, 4% to North Carolina, and 2% each to Pennsylvania and Georgia. Listed 2024 recipients also included organizations in Tennessee and South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National Charitable Fund Inc open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 17 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 225% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $456K (2022) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $542K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nemours Foundation Orlando, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| The Collaborative Inc Orlando, FL | Grant for Life Plan Facilitation | $95,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation Orlando, FL | Children's Pavilion | $80,000 |
| Adventhealth Foundation Central Florida Orlando, FL | Hospice Care | $75,250 |
| Langham Partnership USA Cave Creek, AZ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Canine Companions Orlando, FL | 2024 GRANT | $30,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Orlando Orlando, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Montreat College Montreat, NC | Vocatus Fund Grant 2024 | $20,000 |
| Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center Knoxville, TN | General Support | $13,000 |
| Camaraderie Foundation Inc Orlando, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,863,810 | $1,086,430 | $1,168,666 | $542,250 | 17 | — | $966,977 | — |
| 2023 | $16,947,963 | $10,817,396 | $971,994 | $658,950 | 15 | — | $857,646 | — |
| 2022 | $6,973,744 | $656,310 | $852,413 | $456,290 | 68 | $780,900 | $29,497 | $347,494 |
| 2021 | $7,860,656 | $1,179,422 | $1,368,306 | $1,055,327 | 83 | $1,256,059 | $930,371 | $359,578 |
| 2020 | $7,900,232 | $1,551,405 | $736,828 | $490,570 | 83 | — | $962,142 | $320,838 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NCF states that it helps clients make an impact on important causes by facilitating charitable donations to other organizations. Its 2023 filing describes its program as helping clients recommend grants to 501(c)(3) organizations through donor-advised and field-of-interest funds. The filing says grants support recipient organizations’ operating costs and special projects.
Examples of the kinds of organizations receiving 2024 grants include The Nemours Foundation, whose stated mission is to improve children’s health; Orlando Health Foundation, which says it supports Orlando Health’s strategic priorities through philanthropy; and Marine Discovery Center, which says it works to protect coastal ecosystems through education, conservation, and exploration. Other recipients include Montreat College, which describes itself as a Christ-centered liberal arts institution, and Samaritan Village, which says it provides support for sexually trafficked women.
Grantmaking
In 2024, NCF reported 17 grants totaling $542,250. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $100,000, with a median of $13,000. The largest listed grants were $100,000 to The Nemours Foundation for general support; $95,000 to The Collaborative Inc. for life-plan facilitation; $80,000 to Orlando Health Foundation for the Children’s Pavilion; and $75,250 to AdventHealth Foundation Central Florida for hospice care. Other listed recipients included Langham Partnership USA ($50,000), Canine Companions ($30,000), and First Presbyterian Church of Orlando and Montreat College ($20,000 each).
NCF’s website describes a process for donors to open a donor-advised or field-of-interest fund and recommend grants from their accounts. Recommendations are submitted through the website; a team member then contacts the account holder to verify the account and confirm the recommendation. Eligible recipients include 501(c)(3) charities, charitable entities such as schools and religious institutions, and tax-exempt government agencies with a verifiable charitable purpose. Grants may not go to individuals, fulfill personal pledges, or provide benefits to advisors; fund holders, advisors, and related parties may not receive grants, loans, compensation, or similar payments from the fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald E. Brown as president, Stacy Sullivan as secretary, and Susan Brown as executive director.
National Charitable Fund Inc is led by Donald E. Brown, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald E. Brown
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Brown
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Sullivan
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 Fund Inc
How much does National Charitable Fund Inc give each year?
National Charitable Fund Inc gave $542K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $659K across 15 grants.
What is National Charitable Fund Inc's typical grant size?
National Charitable Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $31,897, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Charitable Fund Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does National Charitable Fund Inc give grants?
National Charitable Fund Inc gives mostly in Florida: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (8 grants).
Does National Charitable Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of National Charitable Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are National Charitable Fund Inc's largest grantees?
National Charitable Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Nemours Foundation ($100,000), The Collaborative Inc ($95,000) and Orlando Health Foundation ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Charitable Fund Inc?
National Charitable Fund Inc reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does National Charitable Fund Inc fund?
NCF states that it helps clients make an impact on important causes by facilitating charitable donations to other organizations. Its 2023 filing describes its program as helping clients recommend grants to 501(c)(3) organizations through donor-advised and field-of-interest funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Charitable Fund Inc?
The website describes opening a fund and recommending grants from that account; it does not describe an application process for organizations seeking direct grants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is National Charitable Fund Inc's EIN?
National Charitable Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0462974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). National Charitable Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/national-charitable-fund-inc-morg_9fd9f96909e94279b4ff542ce1705669
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