NCG Foundation Inc
NCG Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. It makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
NCG Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: NCG Foundation Inc gave $60K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Arizona. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,657
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,491
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $728,675
- -2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (13 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to NCG Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7325 E Princess Boulevard 3112, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (480) 951-0096
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who NCG Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Honor Health Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 28% to recipients in New York. Recipients in Washington, DC received 5%, those in California 3%, and those in Florida 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is NCG Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 40 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $922; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $62K (2024). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Health Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable Contributions | $15,000 |
| Arizona Musicfest Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Everytown New York, NY | Charitable Contributions | $3,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Contributions | $2,575 |
| New York Center for Lawjustice New York, NY | Charitable Contributions | $2,501 |
| Desert Botonical Garden Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Contributions | $2,500 |
| Phoenix Theatre Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Contributions | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Contributions | $2,500 |
| The Jewish Museum New York, NY | Charitable Contributions | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Charitable Contributions | $1,828 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $728,675 | $44,563 | $63,212 | $59,657 | 40 | $59,657 | $35,262 | $48,993 |
| 2024 | $747,324 | $32,198 | $65,624 | $62,238 | 45 | $62,238 | $38,975 | $47,406 |
| 2023 | $780,750 | $45,551 | $54,475 | $51,821 | 35 | $51,831 | $38,898 | $48,132 |
| 2022 | $789,674 | $26,270 | $53,392 | $51,002 | 36 | $51,012 | $35,272 | $48,915 |
| 2021 | $816,796 | $36,516 | $44,368 | $42,134 | 25 | $42,144 | $36,842 | $45,983 |
| 2020 | $824,648 | $-53,391 | $66,162 | $61,769 | 42 | — | $32,674 | $49,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, NCG Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, the Musical Instrument Museum says it makes instruments and performance videos from around the world accessible and offers programming and performances; the Jewish Museum says its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and Jewish culture. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $59,657. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $15,000 to Honor Health Foundation, $5,000 to Arizona Musicfest, and $3,000 to Everytown. Other notable grants included $2,575 to the Musical Instrument Museum, $2,501 to New York Center for Lawjustice, and $2,500 each to Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Theatre, Planned Parenthood in Phoenix, and the Jewish Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Naomi Caras-Miller as president and Caren Shalek and Gordon Shalek as vice presidents.
NCG Foundation Inc is led by Naomi Caras-Miller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Naomi Caras-Miller
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caren Shalek
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Shalek
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 NCG Foundation Inc
How much does NCG Foundation Inc give each year?
NCG Foundation Inc gave $60K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 45 grants.
What is NCG Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
NCG Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,491, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from NCG Foundation Inc that year got $922 on average.
Where does NCG Foundation Inc give grants?
NCG Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Phoenix, AZ (6 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Who are NCG Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
NCG Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Honor Health Foundation ($15,000), Arizona Musicfest ($5,000) and Everytown ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is NCG Foundation Inc?
NCG Foundation Inc reported $729K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does NCG Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from NCG Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is NCG Foundation Inc's EIN?
NCG Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8100708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does NCG Foundation 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). NCG Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ncg-foundation-inc-morg_8280c1505af64868bb8707616e84ae07
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