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, 61 of them in Shelby 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 · 61 in Shelby 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
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis, Shelby County | Education | $8.5M |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical research | $1.1M |
| The Camellia Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical care | $500K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Community development | $334K |
| National Christian Foundation Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Giving and generosity | $324K |
| Disciple Makers Network | Memphis, Shelby County | Evangelism and missions | $289K |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Community development | $250K |
| Madonna Learning Center | Germantown, Shelby County | Developmental disabilities | $206K |
| Integrity Discipleship Partners | Germantown, Shelby County | Spiritual development | $206K |
| Slingshot Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Community development | $194K |
| The Forsaken Children Inc. | Germantown, Shelby County | Children's and youth ministry | $92K |
| Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Colleges and universities | $63K |
| Champions for Literacy (coaching for Literacy) | Memphis, Shelby County | Community development | $61K |
| Biblical Theological Seminary Poland | Cordova, Shelby County | Colleges and universities | $58K |
| Agape Child and Family Services | Memphis, Shelby County | Family | $52K |
| Proteus Syndrome Foundation | Cordova, Shelby County | Medical research | $52K |
| The Grace Institute | Germantown, Shelby County | Leadership development | $51K |
| Liberty in Jesus Ministries | Memphis, Shelby County | Spiritual development | $50K |
| Overton Park Shell | Memphis, Shelby County | Arts and humanities | $50K |
| Riotstarter Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Evangelism and missions | $50K |
| Mytown Miracles | Collierville, Shelby County | Children's and youth ministry | $40K |
| Latino Christian Movement | Memphis, Shelby County | Church planting | $37K |
| Calvary Rescue Mission | Memphis, Shelby County | Homelessness | $35K |
| Advance Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Microfinance | $35K |
| Life Choices of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical care | $33K |
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