Nightlight Christian Adoptions
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
31
Grants recorded
63
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Nightlight Christian Adoptions?
Nightlight Christian Adoptions is funded by 31 grantmakers, led by Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($691K), Aerial Recovery ($406K), Jefferson Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Nightlight Christian Adoptions between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $690,593 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Aerial Recovery | $406,109 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jefferson Foundation | $100,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $78,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Council for Life | $65,715 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Choose Life Inc | $30,976 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Burkholder Family Foundation | $26,000 | 5 | 2023–2024 |
| Promise686 Inc | $23,897 | 2 | 2019–2022 |
| Realities for Children Charities | $23,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Our Rescue | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Abel-Weatherwax Foundation | $18,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | $12,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mary E Bivins Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Grafted Families Inc | $9,700 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ephesians 320 Foundation Inc | $8,500 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Covenant Advisers Fund | $6,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ralph and Frances McGill Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Kidsave International Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Burton Foundation Inc | $4,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The McCormick Family Foundationinc | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Matthew 6 Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Feng Li Li | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Chatlos Foundation Inc | $1,500 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Centene Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
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| Duke Energy Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $540 | 1 | 2022 |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Michael Baker International Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Baker Hughes Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Denyse Cares Foundation Inc | $350 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $689K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $53K.
What grants has Nightlight Christian Adoptions received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Realities for Children Charities | YOUTH SERVICES | $13,500 |
| 2025 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $12,000 |
| 2025 | Mary E Bivins Foundation | BIRTH MOTHER EXP | $12,000 |
| 2025 | Choose Life Inc | ADOPT COUNSEL & SUPP | $8,831 |
| 2025 | Abel-Weatherwax Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,500 |
| 2025 | The McCormick Family Foundationinc | CONTRIBUTION-MARIE NAELLE DE OUAHIGO | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Denyse Cares Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2024 | Aerial Recovery | FOSTER AND ADOPTION PROGRAMS FOR ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING SAFEGUARDING | $406,109 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE | $219,093 |
| 2024 | Council for Life | FOSTER CARE COORDINATOR SALARY | $25,715 |
| 2024 | Realities for Children Charities | YOUTH SERVICES | $9,500 |
| 2024 | Choose Life Inc | ADOPT COUNSEL & SUPP | $8,874 |
| 2024 | Covenant Advisers Fund | General & Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| 2024 | The Burkholder Family Foundation | ADOPTION ASSISTANCE (WHITEHURST) | $3,500 |
| 2024 | The Burkholder Family Foundation | ADOPTION ASSISTANCE (FERNANDEZ) | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Abel-Weatherwax Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Matthew 6 Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Chatlos Foundation Inc | TOWARD A NIGHT FOR LIFE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Centene Foundation | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | MATCHING GIFT TO CIVIC AGENCY | $500 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $102,500 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $29,000 |
| 2023 | Jefferson Foundation | RESTORE HOPE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Council for Life | FOSTER CARE COORDINATOR SALARY | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | IN FURTHERANCE OF FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Burkholder Family Foundation | ADOPTION ASSISTANCE (ZAMANIAN) | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Grafted Families Inc | Adoption Funding Grant Award | $9,700 |
| 2023 | Choose Life Inc | ADOPT COUNSEL & SUPP | $5,856 |
| 2023 | The Burkholder Family Foundation | ADOPTION ASSISTANCE (CRUZ) | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Ralph and Frances McGill Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 63 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Nightlight Christian Adoptions?
Nightlight Christian Adoptions is funded by 31 grantmakers, led by Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($691K), Aerial Recovery ($406K), Jefferson Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Nightlight Christian Adoptions between 2019–2025.
Who is Nightlight Christian Adoptions's largest funder?
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc is the largest recorded funder of Nightlight Christian Adoptions, with $691K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Nightlight Christian Adoptions received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Nightlight Christian Adoptions across 63 grants from 31 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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