National Community Foundation
National Community Foundation (NCF) is a public charity based in Wilmington, Delaware. Formed in 2004, it describes itself as a community foundation and says it supports charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes and assists other charities in carrying out their missions.
National Community Foundation at a glance
In short: National Community Foundation gave $1.0M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,031,853
- +117.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +46.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,902
- +48.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $6,377,168
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Community Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Center Meeting Road, Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: (410) 377-2170
Website: https://nationalcommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Endow America Network Foundation ($471K). Together the top 10 received $897K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 77 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (46%), California (31%), Ohio (6%), Delaware (5%), and Oregon (4%). The grantees listed in the filing were located across multiple states; these reported grants do not establish an exclusive geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Community Foundation 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 $475K (2023) to $2.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Endow America Network Foundation Miami, FL | General Support | $471,192 |
| First Baptist Church of Auburn Auburn, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Crossroads Evangelical Church Wauseon, OH | General Support | $60,000 |
| NCF Supporting Organization Wilmington, DE | General Support | $54,877 |
| Serving Orphans and Widows Ministries Chula Vista, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Housing Alliance International Beaverton, OR | General Support | $45,000 |
| Acres of Hope Auburn, CA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Pamoja United San Francisco, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| The James Foundation Towson, MD | General Support | $26,000 |
| Adams Rescue Mission Inc Gettysburg, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $6,377,168 | $929,017 | $1,349,545 | $1,031,853 | 22 | $296,044 |
| 2023 | $6,794,345 | $978,264 | $681,421 | $474,548 | 15 | $432,094 |
| 2022 | $6,531,451 | $851,464 | $2,658,608 | $2,549,673 | 19 | $37,552 |
| 2021 | $8,743,100 | $1,141,267 | $1,520,098 | $1,301,831 | 20 | $729,711 |
| 2020 | $9,120,894 | $2,267,301 | $719,743 | $515,163 | 1 | $315,736 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NCF’s stated mission is to carry out its purposes as a community foundation within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.170A-9(f)(10). Its website says its charitable programs support charities and the wider philanthropic community.
The 2024 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations. For example, Endow America Network Foundation describes its mission as educating advisors, nonprofit executives, and the public about charitable giving devices. Adams Rescue Mission describes itself as a sheltered recovery program for people facing addiction, abuse, homelessness, and trafficking. Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation says it provides equipment, training, and public outreach to supplement city resources. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not stated NCF focus areas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, NCF reported 22 grants totaling $1,031,853. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $471,192, with a median of $17,500. The largest grants included:
NCF’s 2024 filing says grant recommendations are reviewed using the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search and a charity-check report that indicates whether a charity is on the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Specially Designated Nationals list. Its website provides information about donor-advised funds: initial contributions must be at least $5,000, additional contributions at least $1,000, and each charitable grant at least $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Bruce Bigelow, president; David Thoroughman, vice president; Emanuel J. Kallina II, treasurer; Eddie Thompson, secretary; and Mike Childs, vice president. NCF’s leadership page also identifies Bruce E. Bigelow as a board member.
National Community Foundation is led by Bruce Bigelow, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Bigelow
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
National Community Corporation
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Thoroughman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emanuel J. Kallina II
Treasurer
Assistant Se → Assistant Secretary, 2021
Assistant Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Thompson
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Childs
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Edward G. Link Jr. (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Andrew W. Russo (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 Community Foundation
How much does National Community Foundation give each year?
National Community Foundation gave $1.0M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $475K across 15 grants.
What is National Community Foundation's typical grant size?
National Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $46,902, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Community Foundation give grants?
National Community Foundation's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (31%) and Ohio (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, CA (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does National Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of National Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are National Community Foundation's largest grantees?
National Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Endow America Network Foundation ($471,192), First Baptist Church of Auburn ($100,000) and Crossroads Evangelical Church ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Community Foundation?
National Community Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $929K.
What does National Community Foundation fund?
NCF’s stated mission is to carry out its purposes as a community foundation within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.170A-9(f)(10). Its website says its charitable programs support charities and the wider philanthropic community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Community Foundation?
National Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nationalcommunityfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Community Foundation's EIN?
National Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0552067. 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 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 15, 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 Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/national-community-foundation-morg_333e7465b8bb4e8ebf274dd009527db2
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