Public charity · Alpharetta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.
In 2024 it gave 584 grants worth $63.7 million to Tennessee groups, 25 of them in Maury County. A typical grant was $10,600 to $70,692. Most often for: “Evangelism and missions”.
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 $63.7 million · 25 in Maury County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,600 to $70,692 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $15,000: the middle grant to the 209 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024. Its filing lists only grants over $5,000, so smaller first grants aren't counted.
- 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? How we figure this
- 36% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 209 of 584.
- Total giving that year
- $2.6 billion
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2604.9M | $63.7M | 584 |
| 2023 | $2069.3M | $50.5M | 518 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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 (54 grants)
- Spiritual development (41 grants)
- Education (38 grants)
- Children's and youth ministry (35 grants)
- Community development (34 grants)
- Humanitarian aid and development (26 grants)
- Arts and humanities (22 grants)
- Giving and generosity (22 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 102 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 191 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 188 |
| $100,000 or more | 103 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Maury County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking the Text | Spring Hill, Maury County | Bible translation | $300K |
| Daily Audio Bible | Spring Hill, Maury County | Spiritual development | $210K |
| Mylifespeaks | Spring Hill, Maury County | Humanitarian aid and development | $115K |
| Narrow Gate Foundation | Williamsport, Maury County | Men's ministry | $84K |
| Agathos Classical School (agathos School of Columbia) | Columbia, Maury County | Education | $84K |
| Place of Hope | Columbia, Maury County | Addiction | $62K |
| Light for Ukraine (every Tribe Inc) | Spring Hill, Maury County | Evangelism and missions | $50K |
| Shikar-Safari Club International | Spring Hill, Maury County | Sports and recreation | $50K |
| Africa Nazarene University Foundation | Spring Hill, Maury County | Giving and generosity | $44K |
| In His Grip Golf (in His Grip Ministries) | Spring Hill, Maury County | Men's ministry | $32K |
| Showerup (the Shower Truckshower Up) | Spring Hill, Maury County | Homelessness | $28K |
| United Way of Maury County | Columbia, Maury County | Community development | $25K |
| Thehopeline | Spring Hill, Maury County | Children's and youth ministry | $23K |
| The Quarry Project Inc. | Spring Hill, Maury County | Spiritual development | $21K |
| The Institute for Discipleship Training | Spring Hill, Maury County | Spiritual development | $21K |
| Pregnancy Centers of Middle Tennessee Spring Hill | Spring Hill, Maury County | Right to life | $16K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of S Central TN (boys & Girls Club of Maury Co) | Columbia, Maury County | Children's and youth ministry | $15K |
| Chaplains Collective | Spring Hill, Maury County | Pastoral care | $15K |
| Kids On Stage Foundation Inc. of Maury County | Mt Pleasant, Maury County | Education | $15K |
| Freedom Business Alliance | Columbia, Maury County | Human trafficking | $13K |
| The Well Outreach | Spring Hill, Maury County | Food supply | $12K |
| Freedom Reigns Ranch | Columbia, Maury County | Animal protection and welfare | $12K |
| Tennessee Children's Home | Spring Hill, Maury County | Orphan care | $12K |
| Journey to Jericho | Columbia, Maury County | Jobs and workplace | $10K |
| Columbia Academy (columbia Academy School) | Columbia, Maury County | Education | $5,600 |
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