Public charity · Alpharetta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.
93% of its grant money in 2024 went out through donor-advised funds: individual donors chose those grants, not staff, so there is no application for them.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 584 totaling $63.7M
- Typical grant
- $11K to $71K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $24K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Knox County, Shelby County, Hamilton County, Maury County, Blount County, Washington County and 39 more · plus 11741 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 36% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 209 of 584.
- Total giving that year
- $2604.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2604.9M | $63.7M | 584 |
| 2023 | $2069.3M | $50.5M | 518 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Terrill ParkerChairman emeritus
- Jay BennettDirector
- Phil DrakeDirector
- Jesse CorrellDirector
- Lloyd M Bentsen IIIDirector
- Katherine BarnhartDirector
- James B MccabeDirector
- Lee TorrenceDirector
- Karen HungDirector
- Trent WillbanksDirector
- Laurie FarquharDirector
- David JohnsonTreasurer
- Diane MoroneSvp, operational excellenc
- Jeanne McmainsEvp, offerings & marketing
- Gregory MauldinGen counsel & secretary
- Alanna LindenEvp, network relations
- Brian GrableSvp, donor services
- Lisa McveyCio
- Kay StanleyAssistant secretary
- Kendra VandermeulenCeo
- Jeffrey MeansVp, finance & controller
- Bruce MckeeEvp, planned giving
- Kurt AlmeEvp, planned giving
- Jon AconeEvp, transform and tech
- Laura IngramEvp, human resources
- Michael O NeillPresident, ncf north east
- Donald EtheridgeAssoc gen counsel
- John KimSvp, software engineering
- Darrell BrownSr dir, data and analytics
- Triesha TylerFormer asst corporate secr
- Gregory SperryVp, gift planning
- Michael KingVp, charitable wealth spec
- Dana RingSvp, supporting organizati
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Evangelism and missions
- Spiritual development
- Education
- Children's and youth ministry
- Community development
- Humanitarian aid and development
- Arts and humanities
- Giving and generosity
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis, Shelby County | Education | $8.5M |
| Full Buck Adventures | Mcewen, Humphreys County | Spiritual development | $4M |
| Stand for Life (life Collective) | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Right to life | $2.5M |
| Cbmc Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Marketplace ministry | $2.1M |
| Franklin Road Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $2M |
| Priority One (heritage Ministries) | Alcoa, Blount County | Humanitarian aid and development | $1.5M |
| For Others | Franklin, Williamson County | Orphan care | $1.3M |
| Fellowship Adventures Opportunities | Fairview, Williamson County | Sports and recreation | $1.2M |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical research | $1.1M |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Children's and youth ministry | $991K |
| Bryan College | Dayton, Rhea County | Colleges and universities | $828K |
| Providence Academy | Johnson City, Washington County | Education | $737K |
| Show Hope | Frankin | Adoption and foster care | $728K |
| Tivawater (world Water Project) | Knoxville, Knox County | Water quality and supply | $718K |
| Brett Boyer Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | Medical research | $661K |
| University of Tennessee Medical Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Colleges and universities | $657K |
| Knox Area Rescue Ministries | Knoxville, Knox County | Homelessness | $634K |
| National Christian Foundation East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Giving and generosity | $604K |
| Missions International | Franklin, Williamson County | Evangelism and missions | $578K |
| The Chalmers Center for Economic Development | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Giving and generosity | $573K |
| Christian Medical and Dental Associations | Bristol, Sullivan County | Jobs and workplace | $515K |
| The Camellia Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical care | $500K |
| Westminster Home Connection | Nashville, Davidson County | Community development | $500K |
| Act International (artists in Christian Testimony) | Brentwood, Williamson County | Arts and humanities | $499K |
| Every Nation Churches & Ministries Inc. | Brentwood, Williamson County | Evangelism and missions | $475K |
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