About National Council on Problem Gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling primarily funds community- and school-based prevention and education initiatives aimed at reducing problem gambling, with a strong emphasis on youth and student populations (middle/high school and college) and athlete-focused interventions. Grants frequently target culturally specific communities (Asian American, Hmong, Hispanic/Latino, Haitian, Arab) and state/regional problem gambling councils to build local prevention capacity. The foundation also supports development of national tools and toolkits to standardize prevention programming and occasionally funds research or campus-based initiatives through universities.
Focus Areas
School- and college-based problem gambling prevention programs (middle/high schools and universities)Prevention programs targeting student-athletes and youth sports communitiesCulturally specific outreach and education for immigrant and minority communities (e.g., Asian American, Hmong, Hispanic/Latino, Haitian, Arab)State and regional problem-gambling councils and coalitions to expand local awareness and servicesDevelopment of national prevention toolkits and capacity-building resources
Who They Fund
college students (multiple universities)
About National Council on Problem Gambling
National Council on Problem Gambling Inc backs problem-gambling prevention through a steady stream of $40,000 grants, with college, youth athlete, and culturally tailored education projects appearing repeatedly in recent awards. The largest recent grants in the file all support implementation of prevention and awareness programs, including $40,000 to the Research Foundation for the State University of New York for a program for UAlbany college students in Albany, $40,000 to East Carolina University Foundation Inc for ECU college students in Greenville, and $40,000 to Neighborhood Youth Academy for at-risk youth athletes in Minneapolis. The pattern shows a funder that works through schools, universities, community organizations, and state councils to build prevention capacity rather than a single direct-service model. Recent awards also reach specific communities, including Haitian, Hmong, Hispanic, and Asian American groups, alongside statewide efforts for rural populations and youth audiences. Grant language often emphasizes education, awareness, curriculum development, and toolkit creation, suggesting a focus on prevention infrastructure as much as local programming.
What National Council on Problem Gambling Funds
School- and college-based prevention is a clear priority. The foundation gave $40,000 to The Regents of the University of Michigan for a problem gambling prevention education and awareness program for U-M college students in Ann Arbor, and $40,000 to Student Assistance Services Corporation for middle- and high-school youth in Westchester County, New York. Athlete-focused work appears as well: Volunteers of America Oregon received $40,000 to implement a program for high school and college student athletes in Oregon State, while The Alcoholism Council of Butler County Ohio Inc got $40,000 for youth athletes, coaches, and parents in Butler County. Culturally specific outreach is another thread, with $40,000 awarded to Cambridge Health Alliance Foundation for Haitian community members in Everett and $40,000 to Cia Siab Inc for Hmoob (Hmong) community members in La Crosse County. The foundation also funded Cadca to develop a problem gambling prevention toolkit for nationwide use.
How National Council on Problem Gambling Gives
Recent grants cluster tightly around $40,000: the p25, median, and p75 are all $40,000. That pattern points to a highly standardized grant size in the recent file, with one smaller outlier at $30,000 and a few awards below the main level. The record also shows repeat support to some recipients across years, including Student Assistance Services Corporation and Nicasa Nfp, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time awards. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments, so its giving is grant-based. No application process is shown in the provided data.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$645K
Total Assets
$9.6M
Total Revenue
$9.1M
Total Expenses
$5.1M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $37K and $40K, with a median of $40K.
25th Percentile
$37K
Median
$40K
75th Percentile
$40K
Geographic Reach
National20 states funded
About 0% of grants go to recipients in OH.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
KEITH WHYTE
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