National Council for Adoption
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
29
Grants recorded
74
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds National Council for Adoption?
National Council for Adoption is funded by 29 grantmakers, led by The Morgridge Family Foundation ($376K), Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ($190K), FM Kirby Foundation Inc ($155K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to National Council for Adoption between 2019–2026.
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| The GFC Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Alan and Amy Meltzer Family | $1,250 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Northrop Grumman Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Sidley Austin Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2026) to $324K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
What grants has National Council for Adoption received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A J & Jessie Duncan Foundation | OPERATIONS | $5,422 |
| 2025 | Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | GENERAL GRANT | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Adoption Is an Option | GENERAL SUPPORT | $34,000 |
| 2025 | Calvert and Sally Simmons Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $23,000 |
| 2025 | Peggy and Steve Family Foundation | PROVIDE OPTIONS FOR YOUNG WOMEN, CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, AND PROSPECTIVE PARENTS WHO LONG TO OPEN THEIR HOME TO A CHILD IN NEED | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Adler Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Allan Neustadt Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Sidley Austin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2024 | Living Legacy Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $120,000 |
| 2024 | The Morgridge Family Foundation | The Morgridge Research Scholar: Toward Transformational Change in Adoption Services | $55,000 |
| 2024 | FM Kirby Foundation Inc | IN SUPPORT OF 501C3 PURPOSE | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | GENERAL AND DISCRETIONARY GRANTS | $33,000 |
| 2024 | Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation | Adoption Promotion Services | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Adoption Is an Option | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Corwin D Denney Foundation | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Calvert and Sally Simmons Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,206 |
| 2024 | Peggy and Steve Family Foundation | PROVIDE OPTIONS FOR YOUNG WOMEN, CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, AND PROSPECTIVE PARENTS WHO LONG TO OPEN THEIR HOME TO A CHILD IN NEED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Adler Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Allan Neustadt Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE | $4,000 |
| 2024 | The Morgridge Family Foundation | support open access for the agency to publish research on birth mother motivations for adoption | $3,450 |
| 2024 | Centene Foundation | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Dowd Foundation Inc | ASSIST ORGANIZATIONS WITH ITS NEEDS AND GOALS | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Hobsonlucas Family Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Morgridge Family Foundation | NCFA Executive Accelerator | $55,000 |
| 2023 | The Morgridge Family Foundation | The Morgridge Research Scholar: Toward Transformational Change in Adoption Services | $55,000 |
| 2023 | Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | GENERAL AND DISCRETIONARY GRANTS | $37,500 |
| 2023 | FM Kirby Foundation Inc | IN SUPPORT OF 501C3 PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation | Adoption Promotion Services | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 74 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National Council for Adoption?
National Council for Adoption is funded by 29 grantmakers, led by The Morgridge Family Foundation ($376K), Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ($190K), FM Kirby Foundation Inc ($155K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to National Council for Adoption between 2019–2026.
Who is National Council for Adoption's largest funder?
The Morgridge Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of National Council for Adoption, with $376K across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has National Council for Adoption received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to National Council for Adoption across 74 grants from 29 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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