National Giving Foundation Inc
National Giving Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Mentone, California, formed in 2019. Its stated mission is to improve the lives of people in need when assistance is otherwise unavailable or rejected through private or government services.
National Giving Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: National Giving Foundation Inc gave $4.3M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $432K), mostly in Utah. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,316,013
- +186.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $431,601
- +157.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $93,334
- Total assets
- $60,428,348
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (71% 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 Giving Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 135, Mentone, CA 92359
Phone: (909) 335-6810
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Giving Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rising Together ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 72 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Ohio received 37%, Colorado 28%, Pennsylvania 13%, Nevada 7%, and Maryland 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National Giving Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $679K; repeat grants $184K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $87K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2019) to $14.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Together Draper, UT | General Operating Support | $3,043,384 |
| Fidelity Investment Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Operating Support | $390,095 |
| Beuncommon Inc Greenwood Village, CO | General Operating Support | $366,098 |
| JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Jenkintown, PA | General Operating Support | $173,579 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Barn Buddies Rescue Las Vegas, NV | General Operating Support | $86,667 |
| Breakthrough T1D FKA JDRF International Hagerstown, MD | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Oak Valley Church Calimesa, CA | General Operating Support | $47,619 |
| Humane Society of the United States Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Purchase, NY | General Operating Support | $28,571 |
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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 | $60,428,348 | $4,545,805 | $4,338,744 | $4,316,013 | 10 | $4,092,528 |
| 2023 | $60,221,287 | $-5,725,580 | $1,536,657 | $1,506,877 | 9 | $-6,804,464 |
| 2022 | $67,483,524 | $28,987,113 | $14,466,047 | $14,406,124 | 22 | $22,910,310 |
| 2021 | $53,291,839 | $3,995,034 | $1,578,313 | $1,548,478 | 21 | $-4,654,189 |
| 2020 | $51,020,727 | $27,707,616 | $1,523,416 | $684,645 | 10 | $-2,513,191 |
| 2019 | $24,836,527 | $25,004,417 | $710,510 | $112,250 | 3 | $-2,561,075 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “improving the lives of the needy, in all areas of their lives with which assistance is needed, but otherwise unavailable or rejected through private or government services.” Its program description also identifies food drives supporting people in need near its headquarters and grants to organizations with similar goals.
In 2024, all listed grants were for general operating support. Among the recipients, BeUncommon Inc describes its work as creating inclusive events focused on youth and young adults; the Cleveland Clinic Foundation describes its mission as caring for life, researching for health, and educating those who serve; and Barn Buddies Rescue says it rescues abused, neglected, or abandoned farm animals and provides housing, rehabilitation, holistic care, and education.
Grantmaking
Each listed grant was designated for general operating support.
The largest 2024 grants were $390,095 to Fidelity Investment Charitable Gift Fund, $366,098 to BeUncommon Inc, and $173,579 to JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund. Other notable grants included $100,000 to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, $86,667 to Barn Buddies Rescue, and $50,000 to Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF International.
The foundation’s filing says it verifies applicants’ IRS status, checks alignment with its mission, reviews and completes documentation, and archives grant approvals and denials. It says it primarily disburses grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joshua Lindsey as CEO and Edward Cotney as CCO.
National Giving Foundation Inc is led by Joshua Lindsey, CEO on every filing since 2019; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Lindsey
CEO
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Cotney
CCO
Compliance Officer → CCO, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$417 (2020) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Edith Martinez (2019–2023) — CFO
- Former: Garrison Keller (2021–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Edward Cotney (CCO).
Frequently asked questions about National Giving Foundation Inc
How much does National Giving Foundation Inc give each year?
National Giving Foundation Inc gave $4.3M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 9 grants.
What is National Giving Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
National Giving Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $93,334, and its average grant was $431,601, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Giving Foundation Inc that year got $679K on average.
Where does National Giving Foundation Inc give grants?
National Giving Foundation Inc gives mostly in Utah: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (11%) and Colorado (8%).
Does National Giving Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of National Giving Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are National Giving Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
National Giving Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rising Together ($3,043,384), Fidelity Investment Charitable Gift Fund ($390,095) and Beuncommon Inc ($366,098), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Giving Foundation Inc?
National Giving Foundation Inc reported $60.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What does National Giving Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “improving the lives of the needy, in all areas of their lives with which assistance is needed, but otherwise unavailable or rejected through private or government services.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Giving Foundation Inc?
National Giving Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Giving Foundation Inc's EIN?
National Giving Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3856850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 30, 2020)
- 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 March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). National Giving Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/national-giving-foundation-inc-morg_9445b15d2743423bb39136b15a609950
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