A trusted approach to grantmaking
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Choose from screened charities
Search from thousands of charities – already researched and approved – so you can give with confidence.
Support Christian and faith-neutral charities
From church ministries to a wide range of nonprofits, you can support any eligible charity that aligns with our grant policy.
Recommend a new charity easily
Have another ministry in mind? Recommend it in minutes, and we’ll conduct a thorough review before any grants are made.
Rely on our charity research team
We verify 501(c)(3) status and values alignment, so your giving stays compliant and faithful.
Charities you can support
Discover where you can make a difference
Churches
Humanitarian aid and development
Disaster relief
Adoption & foster care
Homelessness & housing
Education
Medical care
Evangelism
Spiritual development
Our grantmaking process
Recommending a charity is simple, and our review is thorough
We help you give wisely by taking the time to verify each charity, so your generosity can move forward safely.
Tell us the charity you’d like to support when you make your grant recommendation. If it’s not yet in our system, our charity research team will begin the review right away.
Learn more about the principles that guide our approach
Find out how we determine tax-exempt status and values alignment according to our grant policy.
Answers to common questions
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Connect with your local team.You can recommend a grant to any IRS-qualified charities, including churches, schools, and nonprofits. If the charity is already approved, your grant recommendation will be processed; if it’s new to us, our team will complete an internal review before sending it on.
Once you recommend a grant, we confirm that they’re a 501(c)(3) charity and review for values alignment. Most charities are approved within a few business days. During especially high-volume seasons, like at year end, it can take a little longer.
If a charity doesn’t meet IRS requirements or align with our values, we’ll reach out to you to explain why and help you consider next steps or alternative options.
We evaluate legal eligibility because we want to honor God in the way we operate, including following the laws that govern this work. And we review for values alignment so your giving reflects NCF’s mission and values.
Yes. As long as the organization and grant purpose are IRS compliant and consistent with our grantmaking guidelines, you can recommend grants to a wide range of charities. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines in the Guide to giving at NCF.
Recommend a grant to your preferred charity. If the organization is new to us, we’ll review it, confirm tax-exempt status and alignment, and add it to our system for future giving.
Yes. We often distribute grants via ACH or electronic transfer when available. If a wire transfer is requested, any associated bank fees will be included (usually about $25). If you have questions about electronic transfer, please reach out to egrants@ncfgiving.com.
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