Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc, also known as National Christian Foundation (NCF), is a public charity based in Alpharetta, Georgia. Established in 1982, it supports Christian churches, ministries, and other charities through grant distributions.
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc at a glance
In short: Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc gave $2.6B across 16,327 grants in 2024 (avg $158K), top state Georgia. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,575,590,738
- +26.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16,327
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $157,750
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,402
- Total assets
- $6,064,060,160
- +15.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3,605 of 15,728, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (13% 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 Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
NCF does not accept unsolicited requests from charities; grants are recommended by givers through their funds, and NCF evaluates the recommended charity and verifies eligibility.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1150 Sanctuary Parkway 350, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Phone: (404) 252-0100
Website: https://ncfgiving.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Baptist Church of Fremont ($54.0M). Together the top 10 received $349.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 40 grants to individuals ($7,616,503), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
71,825 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50,765 grants of 71,825 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s filing describes its purpose as supporting Christian ministry in the United States. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Georgia (13%), Texas (11%), Florida (8%), Colorado (7%), and North Carolina (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16,327 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3,605 of 15,728 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $83K; repeat grants $188K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $30K 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 $1.3B (2020) to $2.6B (2024). In 2024 it made 16,327 grants totaling $2.6B.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Fremont Fremont, MI | CHURCH | $53,981,469 |
| Lifeshape Inc Atlanta, GA | Leadership Development | $46,139,846 |
| Jackson Hole Classical Academy Jackson, WY | Education | $43,007,500 |
| Waterstone (Christian Community Foundation Inc) Colorado Springs, CO | Giving and Generosity | $38,240,439 |
| Impact Foundation (Impact Investing Charitable Foundation) Lenexa, KS | Giving and Generosity | $31,745,709 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Humanitarian Aid and Development | $30,996,269 |
| JBM Community Resources Inc Gainesville, GA | Giving and Generosity | $28,000,000 |
| Trustbridge Global (International Generosity Foundation Trust) Clearwater, FL | Giving and Generosity | $27,881,810 |
| Museum of the Bible Oklahoma City, OK | Museums | $25,718,148 |
| Ace Scholarships (Alliance for Choice in Education) Greenwood Village, CO | Education | $23,729,900 |
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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 | $6,064,060,160 | $3,300,091,756 | $2,701,290,053 | $2,575,590,738 | 16,327 | $267,530,204 |
| 2023 | $5,271,121,456 | $2,442,307,194 | $2,153,142,207 | $2,043,293,737 | 14,557 | $149,563,895 |
| 2022 | $4,651,428,325 | $2,441,639,825 | $2,243,670,840 | $2,146,722,225 | 15,162 | $71,991,957 |
| 2021 | $4,966,172,253 | $3,289,806,010 | $1,646,401,575 | $1,565,140,500 | 13,560 | $143,527,774 |
| 2020 | $3,247,671,042 | $1,820,977,440 | $1,351,410,816 | $1,273,330,455 | 12,219 | $76,233,227 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to make distributions to or for Christian churches, ministries, and other charities. Its 2024 filing says that it and its supporting organizations exist to support Christian ministry in the United States by making grants to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, in most cases Christian charities.
Examples of 2024 recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported. Jackson Hole Classical Academy describes its mission as cultivating students’ wisdom and virtue so they can fulfill their potential and contribute to society. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Alliance for Choice in Education says it works to advance K–12 educational freedom by helping families access the education of their choice. These are the recipients’ own mission descriptions, not NCF’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, NCF reported 16,327 grants totaling $2,575,590,738. Grant amounts ranged from $5,003 to $53,981,469, with a median of $24,402.
Among the largest reported grants were $53,981,469 to First Baptist Church of Fremont for church purposes; $46,139,846 to LifeShape Inc for leadership development; $43,007,500 to Jackson Hole Classical Academy for education; $38,240,439 to Waterstone (Christian Community Foundation Inc) for giving and generosity; and $30,996,269 to Samaritan’s Purse for humanitarian aid and development.
NCF’s website says it does not accept grant applications from charities. Instead, it evaluates charities when donors recommend them and confirms eligibility before issuing a grant. A giver may submit a grant recommendation through the fund; the form sets a $100 minimum and says NCF reviews the grant’s purpose and verifies the recipient’s eligibility. Grant terms require eligible charitable use and prohibit, among other things, earmarking funds for an individual, impermissible private benefit, terrorism or illegal activity, and political activity or lobbying.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Terrill Parker as chairman emeritus and Jay Bennett, Phil Drake, Jesse Correll, Lloyd M. Bentsen III, Katherine Barnhart, James B. McCabe, Lee Torrence, Karen Hung, and Trent Willbanks as directors. NCF’s website identifies Kendra VanderMeulen as chief executive officer.
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc is led by Kendra Vandermeulen, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 23 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kendra Vandermeulen
CEO
Director → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$212K (2022) → $308K (2024)
Michael O. Neill
President & Ncf North East
President & Ncf Chicago → President & Ncf North East Region, 2021
President & Ncf North East Region → President & Ncf North East, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$241K (2020) → $289K (2024)
Darrell Brown
Senior Director, Data & Analytics
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$254K (2024)
James B. McCabe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Bennett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Correll
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Barnhart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd M. Bentsen III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Drake
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Hung
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Torrence
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Farquhar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trent Willbanks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alanna Linden
Executive Vice President & Network Relations
Cnro → Executive Vice President & Network Relations, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$201K (2020) → $257K (2024)
Brian Grable
Senior Vice President & Donor Services
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$167K (2020) → $221K (2024)
David Johnson
Treasurer
CFO & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$262K (2020) → $333K (2024)
Diane Morone
Senior Vice President & Operational Excellenc
COO → Senior Vice President & Operational Excellence, 2023
Senior Vice President & Operational Excellence → Senior Vice President & Operational Excellenc, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$257K (2020) → $277K (2024)
Donald Etheridge
Associate General Counsel
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$192K (2020) → $243K (2024)
Gregory Mauldin
General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$220K (2020) → $332K (2024)
Gregory Sperry
Vice President & Gift Planning
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$259K (2020) → $159K (2024)
Jeanne McMains
Executive Vice President, Offerings & Marketing
Senior Vice President & Complex Gift Solution → Executive Vice President, Offerings & Marketing, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$236K (2020) → $300K (2024)
Kay Stanley
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Corporate Secretary → Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$171K (2020) → $233K (2024)
Lisa McVey
CIO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$226K (2020) → $264K (2024)
Michael King
Vice President & Charitable Wealth Special
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$256K (2020) → $255K (2024)
Terrill Parker
Chairman Emeritus
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$266K (2020) → $319K (2024)
Dana Ring
Senior Vice President & Supporting Organizati
Senior Vice President & Supporting Organizations → Senior Vice President & Supporting Organizati, 2022
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$190K (2021) → $237K (2024)
Jeffrey Means
Vice President, Finance & Controller
Vice President, Finance & Acctg → Vice President, Finance & Controller, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $250K (2024)
Triesha Tyler
Former Assistant Corporate Secretary
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $148K (2024)
Bruce McKee
Executive Vice President & Planned Giving
Associate Corporate Counsel → Executive Vice President & Planned Giving, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$191K (2022) → $277K (2024)
John Kim
Senior Vice President & Software Engineering
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$309K (2023) → $334K (2024)
Jon Acone
Executive Vice President, Transform & Tech
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$309K (2023) → $336K (2024)
Kurt Alme
Executive Vice President & Planned Giving
Executive Vice President & Planned Giviing → Executive Vice President & Planned Giving, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$297K (2023) → $193K (2024)
Laura Ingram
Executive Vice President & Human Resources
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$218K (2023) → $264K (2024)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Dan Stroud (2020–2023) — Former CEO
- Former: Stephen Chapman (2020–2023) — Vice President & Marketing
- Former: Jason Rice (2020–2022) — Director & Financial Analys
- Former: Matthew Hames (2020–2022) — Csmo
- Former: Robert C. Doll Jr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sonya Tolson (2020–2022) — Chro
- Former: William Weatherly (2020–2022) — Director Ent Tech Architec
- Former: Kimberly Mechwart (2022) — Vice President & Business Ops Program Mgt
- Former: John Tanner (2020–2021) — Vice President, Finance & Acctg
- Former: Randall Thrasher (2020) — Chief Relationship Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $336K, to Jon Acone (EVP, Transform and Tech). 23 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc
How much does Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc give each year?
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc gave $2.6B across 16,327 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0B across 14,557 grants.
What is Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc's typical grant size?
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc's median grant in 2024 was $24,402, and its average grant was $157,750, across 16,327 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc that year got $83K on average.
Where does Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc give grants?
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc's top state is Georgia, with 13% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (11%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (266 grants), Birmingham, AL (217 grants), Atlanta, GA (215 grants) and Dallas, TX (198 grants).
Does Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16,327 grants with a stated purpose on Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church" (3849 grants), "Evangelism and Missions" (1156 grants) and "Education" (1044 grants).
Who are Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc's largest grantees?
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc's largest 2024 grantees include First Baptist Church of Fremont ($53,981,469), Lifeshape Inc ($46,139,846) and Jackson Hole Classical Academy ($43,007,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 40 grants to individuals ($7,616,503), which are not listed by name. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc?
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc reported $6.1B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3B.
What does Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to make distributions to or for Christian churches, ministries, and other charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc?
NCF does not accept unsolicited requests from charities; grants are recommended by givers through their funds, and NCF evaluates the recommended charity and verifies eligibility. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc's EIN?
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1493949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 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 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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