Mobilizing resources by inspiring biblical generosity
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc channels very large-scale giving through a donor-advised structure, with annual grants of $6.34 billion and assets of $6.06 billion on the latest 990 year on file. The recent grant record shows especially large support for churches, ministries, and Christian-focused institutions, including an $88.0 million grant to First Baptist Church Chandler and a $51.4 million grant to Impact Foundation (impact Investing Charitable Foundation). Other major awards point to a mix of evangelism, culture, poverty, and growth priorities, with recipients such as Museum of the Bible and Samaritan's Purse appearing among the largest grants. The foundation also gives to organizations connected to Bible engagement, youth ministry, and faith-based legacy planning, indicating a broad set of Christian causes rather than a single program area. Because it is a pure DAF provider, its grantmaking is shaped by donor direction rather than a conventional operating program. The recent grants list also includes repeat support for several recipients across years, suggesting ongoing relationships with selected ministries and charities.
Christian ministry is central to the foundation’s giving. In evangelism, it gave $26.3 million to Young Life National Headquarters in 2023 and another $22.6 million in 2024. Bible translation and scripture engagement also appear in the record: Seed Company (Wycliffe Seed Company) received $21.7 million for evangelism. On the culture side, Museum of the Bible received $37.0 million in 2023 and $32.4 million in 2024. The foundation also backs international and relief-oriented Christian work; Compassion International received $22.2 million in 2024 and $20.1 million in 2023 for poverty-related purposes. These grants show a focus on ministries that combine faith formation, scripture, and material support.
Typical grants fall at a median of $21,740, with the middle half ranging from $10,000 to $57,850. The recent file also contains very large transfers, which is consistent with a donor-advised fund provider that can route both modest and outsized gifts. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Museum of the Bible, Young Life National Headquarters, Compassion International, and Lifeshape Inc., indicating repeated support rather than one-off grants only. The organization is a pure DAF provider and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
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$6.1B
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$2.7B
Most grants fall between $10K and $58K, with a median of $22K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$22K
75th Percentile
$58K
About 7% of grants go to recipients in TX.
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Natl Christian Charitable Fdn.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 44,875 | $6.3B | 100.0% |
| 2 | Canada |
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Giving is national, and the recipient map is heavily U.S.-based: 44,875 grants went to U.S. recipients, with only small counts in Canada and Eswatini. California is the top state by grant count. Recent grants show concentration in several U.S. cities, including Chandler, Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Clearwater, Florida, alongside multiple awards to organizations in Atlanta, Georgia. Although the headquarters is in Alpharetta, Georgia, only 7% of grants go to recipients in Georgia.
The recent grants point to churches, Christian ministries, Bible engagement groups, and faith-based charities. Named recipients include First Baptist Church Chandler, Young Life National Headquarters, Seed Company (Wycliffe Seed Company), Compassion International, and Museum of the Bible.
The typical grant size is $21,740. The middle half of grants falls between $10,000 at the 25th percentile and $57,850 at the 75th percentile, which shows a long tail alongside many smaller gifts.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years in the recent file, including Museum of the Bible, Young Life National Headquarters, Compassion International, and Lifeshape Inc. That pattern suggests ongoing support for selected organizations.
Its giving is national, but California has the highest grant count by state. The recipient distribution is overwhelmingly U.S.-based, with 44,875 grants to U.S. recipients and only a small number in Canada and Eswatini.
Yes. It is classified as a pure DAF provider, and the leadership field is listed as same as above. The profile also shows that it does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
SAME AS ABOVE
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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| 3 | Switzerland | 2 | $146K | 0.0% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Current and upcoming funding from Natl Christian Charitable Fdn that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Charity must be based outside the U.S. and complete TrustBridge's approval process; NCF notes that the charity is thoroughly researched to ensure a legitimate structure and charitable purpose.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; applications appear to be available continuously.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHANDLER | CHANDLER, AZ | $88,019,320 | 2024 | CHURCH |
| IMPACT FOUNDATION (IMPACT INVESTING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION) | LENEXA, KS | $51,365,143 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| LIFESHAPE INC | ATLANTA, GA | $42,969,226 | 2024 | POVERTY |
| MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $32,359,514 | 2024 | CULTURE |
| JACKSON HOLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY | JACKSON, WY | $29,619,419 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| GIVERS LEGACY FOUNDATION | CLEARWATER, FL | $25,115,790 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| YOUNG LIFE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS | HARLAN, IA | $22,635,424 | 2024 | EVANGELISM |
| COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $22,245,965 | 2024 | POVERTY |
| ACE SCHOLARSHIPS (ALLIANCE FOR CHOICE IN EDUCATION) | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $20,031,241 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| CRU (CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST) | ORLANDO, FL | $19,410,517 | 2024 | EVANGELISM |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $18,935,995 | 2024 | POVERTY |
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST | JENKINTOWN, PA | $17,932,069 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| MISSION MUTUAL | ARLINGTON, TX | $17,660,661 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| TRUSTBRIDGE GLOBAL (INTERNATIONAL GENEROSITY FOUNDATION TRUST) | CLEARWATER, FL | $17,411,810 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS | ORLANDO, FL | $15,709,106 | 2024 | EVANGELISM |
| THE SIGNATRY | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $14,342,521 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| BIBLICA | DALLAS, TX | $13,953,093 | 2024 | EVANGELISM |
| HOPE INTERNATIONAL | LANCASTER, PA | $13,371,017 | 2024 | POVERTY |
| GIVECLEAR FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTE, NC | $10,811,320 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| STRATEGIC RESOURCE GROUP INC | EASTON, MD | $10,295,569 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| SEED COMPANY (WYCLIFFE SEED COMPANY) | ARLINGTON, TX | $10,186,281 | 2024 | EVANGELISM |
| NCF CHARITABLE TRUST | CLEARWATER, FL | $10,106,242 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| IMPACT 360 INSTITUTE INC | PINE MOUNTAIN, GA | $10,013,434 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| FOCUS ON THE FAMILY | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $9,980,555 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| ILLUMINATIONS (ILLUMINATIONS FOUNDATION INC) | ALPHARETTA, GA | $9,863,130 | 2024 | EVANGELISM |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES FCA NATIONAL OFFICE | KANSAS CITY, MO | $9,521,434 | 2024 | EVANGELISM |
| THE GOD IS GREAT FOUNDATION | ALPHARETTA, GA | $9,254,875 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE RESTORATION OF AMERICA | DOWNERS GROVE, IL | $8,405,000 | 2024 | CULTURE |
| HELPING HANDS MINISTRIES INC | SARASOTA, FL | $8,248,068 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS | GRIDLEY, IL | $7,142,778 | 2024 | POVERTY |
| CHRISTIAN UNION INC | PRINCETON, NJ | $6,954,150 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| K-LOVE RADIO NETWORK (EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION) | OMAHA, NE | $6,789,625 | 2024 | CULTURE |
| WORLD VISION CHILD SPONSORSHIP | FEDERAL WAY, WA | $6,741,359 | 2024 | POVERTY |
| SOONAE FOUNDATION | BURNET, TX | $6,380,000 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $6,251,117 | 2024 | JUSTICE |
| GOLDMAN SACHS PHILANTHROPY FUND | COHOES, NY | $6,009,996 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| DELMARVA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC | GEORGETOWN, DE | $5,951,500 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| STAND TOGETHER TRUST | ARLINGTON, VA | $5,700,000 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| IMPACTASSETS | BETHESDA, MD | $5,601,500 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $5,597,202 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| THOMAS H SCOTT JR FOUNDATION | ALPHARETTA, GA | $5,350,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| FAITH COMES BY HEARING (HOSANNA) | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $5,149,033 | 2024 | EVANGELISM |
| WACO WARRIORS SPORTS FOUNDATION | WACO, TX | $5,100,500 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA | ATLANTA, GA | $5,021,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,816,179 | 2024 | JUSTICE |
| GENESIS APOLOGETICS | FOLSOM, CA | $4,808,200 | 2024 | EVANGELISM |
| AMBER GRACE COMMUNITY | CARROLLTON, GA | $4,750,000 | 2024 | GROWTH |
| THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION INC) | BALTIMORE, MD | $4,687,865 | 2024 | EVANGELISM |
| AMAZI WATER (THINK EAST AFRICA) | KELLER, TX | $4,675,000 | 2024 | POVERTY |
| REDEEMER CITY TO CITY | NEW YORK, NY | $4,563,428 | 2024 | EVANGELISM |
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHANDLER
$88,019,320CHURCH
LIFESHAPE INC
$42,969,226POVERTY
JACKSON HOLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
$29,619,419GROWTH
GROWTH
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
$22,245,965POVERTY
CRU (CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST)
$19,410,517EVANGELISM
MISSION MUTUAL
$17,660,661GROWTH
WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS
$15,709,106EVANGELISM
BIBLICA
$13,953,093EVANGELISM
SEED COMPANY (WYCLIFFE SEED COMPANY)
$10,186,281EVANGELISM
IMPACT 360 INSTITUTE INC
$10,013,434GROWTH
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
$9,980,555GROWTH
THE GOD IS GREAT FOUNDATION
$9,254,875GROWTH
FOUNDATION FOR THE RESTORATION OF AMERICA
$8,405,000CULTURE
CHRISTIAN UNION INC
$6,954,150GROWTH
SOONAE FOUNDATION
$6,380,000GROWTH
DELMARVA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC
$5,951,500GROWTH
THOMAS H SCOTT JR FOUNDATION
$5,350,000SUPPORT
WACO WARRIORS SPORTS FOUNDATION
$5,100,500GROWTH
GENESIS APOLOGETICS
$4,808,200EVANGELISM
AMBER GRACE COMMUNITY
$4,750,000GROWTH
