National Gift Annuity Foundation
National Gift Annuity Foundation (NGAF) is a public charity based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2024 filing describes it as a national gift annuity program organized and operated exclusively as a Type I supporting organization to Dechomai Foundation, Inc. Dechomai Foundation’s website says NGAF operates its gift annuity platform, which allows charities to outsource gift annuities and offers immediate, deferred, and flexible annuity structures.
National Gift Annuity Foundation at a glance
In short: National Gift Annuity Foundation gave $6.8M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $296K), top state Tennessee. 78% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,813,130
- +554.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +43.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $296,223
- +355.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,849
- Total assets
- $62,163,267
- +13.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 78% first-time grantees (18 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Gift Annuity Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 245 Riverside Ave 100-058, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (404) 375-5496
Website: https://nationalgiftannuity.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Gift Annuity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($3.1M). Together the top 10 received $6.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 105 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Tennessee (46%), Pennsylvania (39%), California (8%), Michigan (3%), and Iowa (2%). The listed grants also include a recipient in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National Gift Annuity Foundation open to new grantees?
78%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 23 grantees (78%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $355K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $49K first-time, $9K repeat.
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 $494K (2020) to $6.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $6.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $3,148,053 |
| Vanguard Charitable Malvern, PA | General Support | $2,643,014 |
| California Academy of Science San Francisco, CA | General Support | $211,170 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $196,743 |
| Hoover Presidential Foundation West Branch, IA | General Support | $78,300 |
| US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $76,149 |
| Land Trust of Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz, CA | General Support | $62,331 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $62,331 |
| Save the Redwoods League San Francisco, CA | General Support | $62,331 |
| Sempervirens Fund Los Altos, CA | General Support | $62,331 |
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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 | $62,163,267 | $19,649,428 | $2,121,935 | $6,813,130 | 23 | — |
| 2023 | $54,889,562 | $20,996,896 | $715,926 | $1,040,645 | 16 | — |
| 2022 | $34,434,947 | $4,912,030 | $482,178 | $2,199,778 | 18 | — |
| 2021 | $39,946,269 | $10,665,951 | $346,573 | $1,737,659 | 26 | — |
| 2020 | $29,236,901 | $3,711,319 | $2,466,544 | $494,475 | 22 | $373,855 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NGAF’s stated mission is to operate as a national gift annuity program supporting Dechomai Foundation, Inc. Its website describes a model in which donors receive lifetime income and the remaining assets are granted to causes they choose. The 2024 filing says administrative services are provided to NGAF by Charitable Solutions, LLC under a contract with Dechomai Foundation, Inc.
Reported 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several fields. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. The California Academy of Sciences says it works to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. The Hoover Presidential Foundation says it supports the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum, National Historic Site, and related programs. Save the Redwoods League describes its work as protecting and restoring redwood forests, while Peninsula Open Space Trust says it protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, NGAF reported 23 grants totaling $6,813,130. Grant amounts ranged from $5,077 to $3,148,053, with a median of $47,849. The largest reported grants were $3,148,053 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and $2,643,014 to Vanguard Charitable, both for general support. Other large grants included $211,170 to the California Academy of Sciences, $196,743 to Hillsdale College, and $78,300 to the Hoover Presidential Foundation; each was reported for general support.
The filing also lists grants of $76,149 to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, $62,331 each to Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, Peninsula Open Space Trust, Save the Redwoods League, and Sempervirens Fund, and $50,718 to Yosemite Foundation dba Yosemite Conservancy. The stated purpose for each was general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greg Dyer as board president; Bryan Clontz as president and board secretary; Gary Snerson as vice president; and Ryan Raffin as treasurer. It lists Steve Vansandt, Joseph Tombs, Shannon Cofield, and Annie Josey as directors.
National Gift Annuity Foundation is led by Bryan Clontz, President & Board Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryan Clontz
President & Board Secretary
Board Secretary → Board Secretary Nonvoting, 2021
Board Secretary Nonvoting → President & Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Dyer
Board President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Tombs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Josey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Cofield
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Vansandt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Snerson
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Raffin
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gregory Dyer (2022) — Board President
- Former: Jeff Shields (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Sagrestano (2020) — Director
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 Gift Annuity Foundation
How much does National Gift Annuity Foundation give each year?
National Gift Annuity Foundation gave $6.8M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 16 grants.
What is National Gift Annuity Foundation's typical grant size?
National Gift Annuity Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $47,849, and its average grant was $296,223, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Gift Annuity Foundation that year got $355K on average.
Where does National Gift Annuity Foundation give grants?
National Gift Annuity Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (39%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does National Gift Annuity Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of National Gift Annuity Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are National Gift Annuity Foundation's largest grantees?
National Gift Annuity Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($3,148,053), Vanguard Charitable ($2,643,014) and California Academy of Science ($211,170), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Gift Annuity Foundation?
National Gift Annuity Foundation reported $62.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.6M.
What does National Gift Annuity Foundation fund?
NGAF’s stated mission is to operate as a national gift annuity program supporting Dechomai Foundation, Inc. Its website describes a model in which donors receive lifetime income and the remaining assets are granted to causes they choose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Gift Annuity Foundation?
National Gift Annuity Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nationalgiftannuity.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Gift Annuity Foundation's EIN?
National Gift Annuity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2833444. 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 May 16, 2022)
- 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 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). National Gift Annuity Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/national-gift-annuity-foundation-morg_923d444f2d494e8b9daa66c28923794f
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