Neighbor to Nation
Neighbor to Nation (NTN) is a public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia. It received pledges through workplace charitable-giving campaigns and distributed funds to participating agencies. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as a final return, so the organization appears to have wound down; separately, filing-year 2021 data records grants to 13 organizations.
Neighbor to Nation at a glance
In short: Neighbor to Nation gave $201K across 13 grants in 2021 (avg $15K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $200,705
- Grants made (2021)
- 13
- Average grant
- $15,439
- Median grant
- $9,032
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (31% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Neighbor to Nation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1199 N Fairfax Street No 600, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (571) 451-2867
Website: https://neighbortonation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Neighbor to Nation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($62K). Together the top 10 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 39 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were North Carolina (31%), New York (17%), Colorado (15%), Oklahoma (10%), and California (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $201K (2021) to $509K (2019). In 2021 it made 13 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Support | $61,853 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $24,296 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $21,233 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Bartlesville, OK | General Support | $19,306 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York, NY | General Support | $12,934 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation Inc Northfield, IL | General Support | $10,016 |
| Children's Hunger Relief Fund Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $9,032 |
| Children's Food Fundworld Emergency Relief San Dimas, CA | General Support | $8,867 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General Support | $8,014 |
| Breast Cancer Charities of America The Woodlands, TX | General Support | $7,999 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $389,287 | $271,792 | $200,705 | 13 | — |
| 2019 | $721,511 | $763,482 | $721,566 | $509,445 | 26 | $287 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NTN stated its mission as receiving funds from workplace charitable-fund drives for distribution to participating agencies. The organization said it registered and promoted participating agencies in workplace drives, collected donor pledges, and distributed those funds to the agencies. It screened agencies for eligibility to participate in workplace campaigns and stated that all grant recipients were 501(c)(3) organizations.
The 2021 grants were reported as general support. Among the grantees, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention describes its mission as saving lives and bringing hope to people affected by suicide; the Leukemia Research Foundation says it funds innovative research to cure leukemia and supports patients and families. Nazarene Compassionate Ministries describes its work as responding to and preventing suffering resulting from poverty and disaster.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2021, NTN reported 13 grants totaling $200,705. Grants ranged from $5,458 to $61,853, with a median grant of $9,032. The largest awards included $61,853 to Samaritan’s Purse, $24,296 to Focus on the Family, $21,233 to Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc., and $19,306 to Voice of the Martyrs. All are reported as general support.
The filing describes a model of distributing pledges to agencies selected for participation in workplace campaigns.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Kerry Finnegan as chair; Eric Jones as treasurer; Marshall Gimpel, Steve McCurdy, and Fred Dorey as directors; and Thomas G. Bognanno as president and CEO.
Neighbor to Nation is led by Thomas G. Bognanno, President & CEO on the 2021 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Thomas G. Bognanno
President & CEO
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Finnegan
Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Dorey
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve McCurdy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Gimpel
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Jones
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Charu Raheja (2019) — Director
- Former: Corey Odden (2019) — Director
- Former: James Loscheider (2019) — Director
- Former: Marchal Gimpel (2019) — Chair
- Former: Matambira Makanda (2019) — CFO
- Former: Royce Bervig (2019) — CEO
- Former: Sanaz Eftekhari (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Tim Thomas (2019) — Director
- Former: Yolanda Miller (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Neighbor to Nation
How much does Neighbor to Nation give each year?
Neighbor to Nation gave $201K across 13 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Neighbor to Nation's typical grant size?
Neighbor to Nation's median grant in 2021 was $9,032, and its average grant was $15,439, across 13 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Neighbor to Nation give grants?
Neighbor to Nation's top state is North Carolina, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Colorado (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Neighbor to Nation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Neighbor to Nation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Who are Neighbor to Nation's largest grantees?
Neighbor to Nation's largest 2021 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($61,853), Focus on the Family ($24,296) and Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc ($21,233), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Neighbor to Nation fund?
NTN stated its mission as receiving funds from workplace charitable-fund drives for distribution to participating agencies. The organization said it registered and promoted participating agencies in workplace drives, collected donor pledges, and distributed those funds to the agencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Neighbor to Nation?
Neighbor to Nation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check neighbortonation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Neighbor to Nation's EIN?
Neighbor to Nation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1879282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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