NGH Charitable Foundation
NGH Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. It makes grants and donations to qualifying charitable organizations that meet terms and conditions established by the foundation.
NGH Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: NGH Charitable Foundation gave $1.5M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,518,000
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,765
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $26,870,819
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to NGH Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co 1000 Quail Street 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 553-1066
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who NGH Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Salvation Army ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 147 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 46% of grant dollars and Washington received 23%. Arizona received 5%, while Maryland and Illinois each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is NGH Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 47 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2023) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Tustin, CA | Charitable | $500,000 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Olive Crest - Orange County Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hope International Lancaster, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Philippine Frontline Ministries Sandwich, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Gleanings for the Hungry Sultana, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,870,819 | $1,198,497 | $1,619,827 | $1,518,000 | 51 | $1,518,000 | $1,164,959 | $1,415,408 |
| 2023 | $27,292,149 | $417,116 | $1,531,513 | $1,429,000 | 49 | $1,429,000 | $881,766 | $90,407 |
| 2022 | $28,406,546 | $97,461 | $1,668,611 | $1,581,900 | 47 | $1,581,900 | $191,257 | $1,432,643 |
| 2021 | $29,977,696 | $29,981,456 | $3,760 | — | — | — | $2,157 | $149,770 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, NGH Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants and donations to qualifying charities; it does not state a separate mission. Its grantees describe a range of work: World Vision says it provides emergency relief and long-term community development; MAP International says it provides medicines and health supplies; and CHOC Foundation says it supports pediatric services, education, and research. Other grantees describe work in areas including child protection, cancer research, housing, and religious advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $1,518,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $500,000 to The Salvation Army, $300,000 to World Vision, and $60,000 each to Doctors Without Borders and Olive Crest–Orange County. Other grants included $50,000 each to Alliance Defending Freedom, Hope International, Philippine Frontline Ministries, and World Vision.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are H N Herbert, President; J Herbert, Chief Financial Officer; and G Herbert, Secretary.
NGH Charitable Foundation is led by H. N. Herbert, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
H. N. Herbert
President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G. Herbert
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Herbert
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ginny Herbert (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Harry N. Herbert (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jacob Herbert (2021–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 NGH Charitable Foundation
How much does NGH Charitable Foundation give each year?
NGH Charitable Foundation gave $1.5M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 49 grants.
What is NGH Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
NGH Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $29,765, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does NGH Charitable Foundation give grants?
NGH Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Washington (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington DC, DC (3 grants), Spring, TX (3 grants), Federal Way, WA (2 grants) and Sultana, CA (2 grants).
Does NGH Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on NGH Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (51 grants).
Who are NGH Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
NGH Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Salvation Army ($500,000), World Vision ($350,000 across 2 grants) and Doctors Without Borders ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is NGH Charitable Foundation?
NGH Charitable Foundation reported $26.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does NGH Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants and donations to qualifying charities; it does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from NGH Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 NGH Charitable Foundation's EIN?
NGH Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3255289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does NGH Charitable Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). NGH Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ngh-charitable-foundation-morg_068f2fd7be9b425e9a91908097f17a52
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