the

untold
story

2015 MINISTRY REPORT

And let us run with endurance the race that is set

before us, fixing our eyes on JESUS, THE AUTHOR
and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2

On the Cover
Jordan and Anna share a remarkable
bond with Abby, an equine therapy
horse. Read their story on page 8.

e all have a sense of yearning to release what we

are holding inside. When we read a compelling story
that shows how God has shifted someones life, it
strengthens our faith, and we know that we are not alone. That is
the power of the written word as it bears witness to His Truth
in our lives and that is why our stories must be told.
At the National Christian Foundation (NCF), we have the privilege of
playing a small part in Gods big story as we serve the countrys largest
community of generous givers, advisors, ministries, and churches.
Their personal testimonies of the causes they support and the
communities they love allow us to catch a glimpse of an expansive,
beautiful story ... beyond what any of us could ever imagine.
This is the encouraging perspective that we want to share with you
here. In contrast to todays news headlines filled with evil, we know
there are countless stories of Gods love that remain untold. But we
must never let it be so. God has a story, and so do we, and it can
transform the hearts around us.
His story connects us.
Our stories are the way we document our faith.
The story matters.
Let it be told!

GODS LOVE IS A STORY ...

CONTENTS
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Photo: Samaritans Purse

Causes & community

NCFs grant categories
Creative giving solutions
Stability & impact
Nationwide network

START SPREADING THE NEWS

NCFS UNIQUE ROLE IN THE GENEROSITY MOVEMENT GROWS

rue to our name, NCF is a national network of givers who are working to further the generosity
movement in the areas they care about the most: their local communities. With offices across
the country serving givers in their cities and surrounding regions and with support from our
national office in Atlanta this grass-roots distinction is what makes us so relevant and responsive to
todays Christian givers.
As the generosity movement in America expands, more
people are turning to NCF to provide a framework for
creating a generous community in their areas.
One example is a group of givers coming together
in New York City to pave the way for a new NCF
local office. At a recent meeting in Manhattan, NCFs
Jeff Johns met with a group of over 25 business leaders
from all over the area. Jeff explains, Givers in New
York are so hungry for unity and a sense of focused
purpose. One businessman has been driving over two
hours to get together with others because he has no
Christian giving community here in the Northeast.

This group has met informally for some time as an

NCF Generosity Council, joining to pray and explore
ways they can combine to make an impact for Christ in
their community. Soon, they plan to become an NCF
local office with full-time staff available to serve givers.
Ed Morgan (pictured to the right, in the red tie) says,
New York City is so focused on money. We want to
help our friends to focus on generosity.
And local generosity champion Janice Worth adds,
Can you imagine what God can do when givers in
one of the worlds greatest centers for commerce
come together to seek Him? We love New York, and
we love New York giving!

Above: Members of NCFs New York City

Generosity Council meet in Manhattan
for a planning session.
Left: NCF Tampa President
Bob Collins and his Board member
Gibbs Wilson attend a JOG event
(see page 10 to learn more).

NCFs grant categories

Whether its more Bibles for a local church or more clean water in India, every day thousands of NCF givers are
making an amazing impact for the causes God is calling them to support. In 2014, they recommended over
128,000 grants totaling more than $870 million to our seven grant categories shown here.

Read stories from each

category on pages 6-19.

CHURCH
Activities that assist the local
and international Church so that it can
effectively minister to its members
and broader community. Includes:
evangelism, discipleship, and
serving the poor. .....

JUSTICE
Activities that advocate for
the freedom of individuals
to nations. Includes: slavery,
law, martyrdom, persecution,

CULTURE
Activities that accentuate
the socially connected aspects
of life. Includes: art creation,
public policy, media,
history preservation, and
initiatives that lead to
the flourishing of
society in Godhonoring ways.

human trafficking,
defending religious
freedom, and ending
all forms of
oppression.

EVANGELISM
Activities that advance
the Gospel of Jesus
Christ to the far corners
of the world. Includes:
evangelism, church
planting, Scripture
translation,
and missions.

POVERTY
Activities that help
alleviate physical suffering
of the worlds destitute.
Includes: emergency aid,
development, health, food, and
activities aimed at helping the

SUPPORT
Activities that inform,
facilitate, and accelerate
Kingdom-building endeavors. Includes: prayer,
generosity, stewardship, mapping, and other services
that support Christian ministry work.

GROWTH

poor access lifes basic

necessities.

Activities that affirm

individuals to grow in
the depth of their character,
personal abilities, and spiritual
focus. Includes: education, spiritual
development, counseling, and job training.

ALIGNING FOR IMPACT

If you think of the Bible as a printed book, you may want
to think again. Under the visionary leadership of NCF giver
Mart Green, the worlds major Bible translation ministries
have aligned to catapult Bible ministry into a new digital
age. Known as Every Tribe Every Nation, the alliance
includes Biblica, Wycliffe Bible Translators USA, and the
American Bible Society.
At the center of their efforts is the Digital Bible Library.
This digital Scripture repository draws Biblical texts into
one easy-to-access location to provide ministries and
missionaries the ability to access Bible content from their
mobile devices in a variety of formats, including audio,
video, apps, websites, and print on demand. God put the

f we love God, then the things that break His heart will break ours too. From the thief on the cross to
the woman at the well and all the sinners, tax collectors, and everyone else in between Jesus went
out of His way at every turn to offer salvation to every soul lost without hope. Thats why evangelism is
at the heart of so many NCF givers. Here are just a few of the exciting ways that NCF givers are helping to
spread the Good News.

DEPLOYING THE WORD

The mission to deploy Scripture to our armed forces
began during the first Gulf War with NCF giver John
Moore. As a serviceman in the Air National Guard, John
says, I wanted to provide spiritual back up. So he
developed a plan with the Albuquerque-based audio
Scripture ministry, Faith Comes by Hearing. Through a
gift from John and his wife, Connie, Operation Desert
Sword sent out 30,000 copies of camouflaged New
Testaments shrink-wrapped with audiocassettes of the
Gospel of Mark.

Now the program has evolved into a special black MP3

player for military field conditions. John and Connie
helped fund the first order of these digital Bible Sticks,
and demand has grown exponentially. Morgan Jackson,
President of Faith Comes by Hearing, explains,
Because chaplains cant go out with troops into the
field, the Bible Sticks are like a chaplain in a box. Over
half a million men and women roughly 20% of the
military have been touched with the Word so far.

Mart Green

issue of Bible poverty on my heart in a significant way, says

Mart. Our goal is to mobilize resources across our alliance
so that by 2033, every tribe and every nation in the world
has access to Gods Word in their heart language.
Photo: Samaritans Purse

2,300 CHARITIES RECEIVED $200 MILLION

IN EVANGELISM GRANTS IN 2014

God put the

issue of Bible
poverty on
my heart in a
significant way.

For God so loved the world

that HE GAVE ... John 3:16

YEARNING FOR YOUTH

PHOTOS: Left, a military

veteran is baptized in
Alaska. Below, Terry
Leprino (left) and J.J.
enjoy a day of youth
ministry in Colorado.

When NCF giver Terry Leprino was in ninth grade, her Young Life leader
was the first person to help her encounter a personal relationship with
Jesus. From that moment, Terry remembers praying, God, I want
to help young people know Jesus. So even though Terry is heir to
the Leprino cheese fortune the company that supplies 90% of
the worlds mozzarella cheese she has chosen to dedicate her
life to serving as a Young Life leader.
One of the kids that touched her heart is a boy named J.J. This
kid is so sweet. He grew up with both of his grandmas taking
care of him, in a gang neighborhood, says Terry. He came to
Young Life camp and had an experience with Jesus that changed
his life. Now he says, I want to put myself in places where there are
healthy choices. Terry says, People are intimidated by teens, but if
you can get past the first few pushes, they just want to be loved.

INVESTING IN SMILES
When NCF giver Dr. Doug Cloud retired from his dental
practice, he thought he was hanging up his white coat
for good. But God had other plans that led him to help
establish a volunteer dental clinic at East Central Ministries
in a transitional neighborhood in downtown Albuquerque.
As a race car enthusiast, Doug wasnt ready to let any
grass grow under his feet during retirement. But he says,
Sometimes God comes along and suddenly youre on the
ride of your life.
Every day Doug is inspired by the patients he serves at
the clinic. He recalls one gentleman who had never had
his front teeth. When I fitted him for dentures, he stared
in the mirror and cried, Doug explains. He could not

Sometimes

God comes
along, and
suddenly
youre on
the ride of
your life.
Dr. Doug Cloud

believe he finally had his teeth. He didnt even know it was

possible. And thats what this ministry is all about showing
everyone we serve that anything is possible with God.

7,800 CHARITIES RECEIVED $350 MILLION

IN GROWTH GRANTS IN 2014

s human beings, our minds, bodies, and souls never stand still. Were either growing and maturing,
or were stagnating. In a world where pain and evil abound, its easy for us to grow cold. Thats why
many of our givers are passionate about doing everything it takes to encourage positive growth in
others. These are just a few of the inspiring stories that demonstrate how loves wins every time.

FOSTERING NEW HOPE

NCF givers Allin and Barbara Foulkrod were just two
years away from their kids leaving for college when
Barbara made a startling revelation: I think the Lord
wants us to host foster children. Allins first response
was a firm no. But then his 16-year-old daughter,
Anna, encouraged him to meet Jordan. Jordan was a
troubled nine-year-old boy who Anna had befriended
through Hope Reins, the local equine therapy ministry
in Raleigh, NC, where she and Barbara volunteer.

Soon the Lord began to work on Allins heart, and it

wasnt long before the Foulkrods opened their home
to Jordan. Today, Jordan is a hopeful young man at 14.
Before, my life was from place to place, says Jordan.
Finally, I found a place that I belonged. Barbara adds,
The convenient life isnt what its all cracked up to be.
We have such great love stories with Jordan and the
other kids weve helped because weve asked the Lord
to use us, however He wants.

bearing fruit in every good

work and increasing in the
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD. Colossians 1:10

PHOTOS: Left, the

Foulkrods laugh with
Abby, an equine therapy
horse. Below, Bert de
Vries (left) and Roy Moore
enjoy a day at the beach.

NAVIGATING WITH GRACE

Bert de Vries has always loved the sea. But with a terminal diagnosis
of ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease), this former surgeon is sailing into
uncharted waters. When his friend, NCF giver Roy Moore, learned
about a big obstacle in Berts life, he had to help. I was thinking
about buying a boat at the time, says Roy. When I heard about
Berts need for a specially equipped van, it was like God said,
This is the land boat that Bert needs. I didnt want it to be
something he could get-by with. I wanted it to be a testimony.
Though Bert and his wife, Christine, could have afforded a basic
van on their own, they were moved by Roys generosity. This
disease has taken me from knowing God was in control of my life to
giving up control of my life, says Bert. I have no special skills left to
offer. If the chief purpose of man is to glorify God, thats all I have left. And
Roy says, thats the lesson for us all.

SPREADING THE JOY

As a founding supporter of the ministry Generous Giving,
NCF giver Hugh O. Maclellan, Jr. and his wife, Nancy, have
chosen to give away a minimum of 70% of their income
every year to significant ministry projects. Hugh says, This
approach has turned out to be such a blessing because it
broke the power of money in our lives.
One year, after an increase in his giving and a downturn in
his business, Hugh discovered that one of his assets had
lost considerable value. Instead of thinking that he gave
away more than he could afford, Hugh thought just the
opposite, I wished that Id given more of it away while I still
had it. He also challenges givers to identify the barriers
that keep them from being more generous. If you ask God

Meet with
God to
determine
what His
giving goals
are for you.
Hugh O. Maclellan, Jr.

to deal with you in those areas, He will!

670 CHARITIES RECEIVED $36 MILLION

IN SUPPORT GRANTS IN 2014

nder every solid physical structure, youll find steady support beams that maintain a strong
foundation. In the spiritual world, its no different. Thats why so many of our givers support
ministries who work to undergird the Body of Christ through prayer, generosity, and many other
vital support roles. Here are a few of the ways they inspire others.

SHARING THE PASSION

As President of NCF Tampa Bay, Bob Collins loves
looking for ways to share his passion for generosity
with the givers he serves. So recently, he teamed up
with Todd Harper, President of the stewardship ministry
Generous Giving, to organize a Journey of Generosity
(JOG) event. All of the Board members of NCF Tampa
Bay and their spouses gathered at their Chairmans
condo on Longboat Key, FL, to focus on the generous
life from Friday afternoon until noon on Saturday (see
photo above). During the event, the couples grew
closer and had meaningful generosity conversations.

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A few made real commitments to control spending,

give more radically, and trust God even more, says
Bob. And many decided to convene their own JOGs
with their church or go to a JOG facilitator training so
they can learn how to lead their own retreats.
Chris Peifer (pictured above, on the right), Board
Chairman for NCF Tampa Bay says, Im so blessed
to have hosted this event. I encourage anyone who
wants to live more generously to consider hosting a
JOG themselves.

A generous person will prosper;

whoever refreshes others will
BE REFRESHED. Proverbs 11:25

ENCOURAGING THE STEWARD

PHOTOS: Left, NCF

Tampas Board joins for
a weekend generosity
event. Below, advisor
Jeff Thomas runs a truly
generous business.

NCF giver Jeff Thomas loves his job as a professional advisor. But he
wasnt always this joyful. During my first 10 years as an advisor, I had
my head down, building financial plans and investment strategies
for clients, says Jeff. But then I woke up and realized that I did
not want my epitaph to be, Here lies Jeff, he made rich people
richer. Jeff was inspired to go deeper with his clients to help
them think beyond themselves and discover the joy of giving.
My calling is to pour into the lives of high-capacity givers to
help them discern their God-given calling and to give them the
oxygen to live it out. My primary delivery system for doing this is
my financial advisory firm, says Jeff. My personal giving reflects
this calling, too. I give to organizations that have helped train me to
be a better steward of Gods gifts to me. I understand how important
it is to encourage the encourager.

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n so many ways, todays local churches embody

the spirit of everything we do at NCF. These
congregations are dedicated to preaching the
Gospel of Jesus Christ, serving the needs of the
poor, promoting justice, changing the culture,
and on and on. Were blessed to support churches
because theyre the hands and feet on the
frontlines of ministry ... doing Gods work in
communities nationwide.

THE LOCAL BODY OF BELIEVERS

3 WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH

WITH YOUR GIVING FUND
1. Give exclusively through your Fund A growing
number of NCF givers have stopped dropping checks
in the offering plate and set up ongoing grants from
their Fund instead. Then, their reports on NCFs
website truly show 100% of their giving each year.
2. Set up recurring grant schedules A great way to
stay consistent with your church support is to create
weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual schedules
from your Fund. NCF sends grant checks for you
automatically ... even when youre traveling.
3. Send grants anonymously If theres a particularly
special or large grant youd like to make to your
church (perhaps for a capital campaign), you can mark
your grant as anonymous, and your church wont ever
see your name on the check.

3,500 CHARITIES RECEIVED

IN CHURCH GRANTS LAST YEAR

Photo: 12Stone Church,

Mary Anne Morgan

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So we, who are many, are ONE BODY IN CHRIST. Romans 12:5
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EMPOWERING WITH DIGNITY

Photo: Agros International

NCF givers Russell and Beverly Ginn support HOPE

International, an innovative charity on the forefront of
microenterprise development. Beverly and I look for
ministries that serve the least of these physically and
spiritually and help restore lives with dignity, says Russell.

1,500 CHARITIES RECEIVED $47 MILLION

IN POVERTY GRANTS IN 2014

ich man, poor man, the haves and the have-nots. Extreme poverty separates much of the world into a
corner where there is very little security, opportunity, or hope. But just as Jesus willingly crossed this
great divide, many of our givers are pressing into the places where few are willing to go. Here are a
few examples of how God is empowering generous givers to tear down the walls that stand between the
poor and the abundance that He desires for us all.

CREATING NEW DREAMS

When Seattle giver Steve Bell took his first vision trip
to El Salvador in 2001, he visited a slum where he
noticed two little boys pretending to play with cars as
they pushed sticks around in the mud. Suddenly, Steve
thought, Will they ever have a vehicle of their own?
What age will they be when their dreams of a better life
get crushed?
These thoughts inspired Steve and his wife, Carolyn,
to take a huge leap of faith to sponsor the entire

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village of La Esperanza through the Central American

ministry, Agros International. Despite tough challenges
in their business, the Bells were able to honor their
commitment for 10 years through miraculous provision
from God. Today, the village is prospering and Steve
says his village friend, Jose William, sums it up best,
More than running water, warm homes, schools, and
farms, youve helped us believe that we can do more
than we ever dreamed.

HOPE International provides small loans to help needy

individuals create self-sustaining businesses. One such
person is Prerna, a mother of five from a rural village in west
India. Prerna dreamed of saving enough money to send her
children to school, an impossible hope for a part-time day
laborer with no education. Through HOPE, Prerna joined a
savings group and eventually accessed a loan to purchase
a flourmill, equipping her to provide this valuable service
in her community. Today, all her children attend school
and she is growing in her faith and prospering in business.
Russell says, I love supporting a cause that helps people
like Prerna change the course of their lives for generations.

yet for your sake

HE BECAME POOR. 2 Corinthians 8:9

AID FOR ADOPTION

I love
supporting
a cause that
helps people
change their
lives for
generations.
Russell Ginn

PHOTOS: Left, a couple

works hard in their
agriculture business.
Below, Tim Tebows
passion for helping kids
spans the globe.

While attending the University of Florida, Tim Tebow, like most college
students, had always loved spring break. What made him unique, however,
was this Heisman winner spent his spring break sharing the Gospel with
orphans in his birth country, the Philippines. Today, the Tim Tebow
Foundation, a NCF supporting organization, serves children around
the world. Part of their ministry is their Orphan Care program,
which provides housing, food, clothing, education, medical care,
and the good news of the Gospel to more than 2,000 children in
need in four different countries.
Additionally, the foundations Adoption Aid program provides
grants to families who have made the courageous decision to adopt
an international child with special needs. To date, the foundation has
provided more than 40 adoption aid grants, and 24 children have come
home to their forever families. Caring for orphans has been a passion of
mine since my first mission trip when I was 15, said Tebow. As a foundation,
we want to put our arm around them and tell them that God loves them and has
a plan for their life.

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SUPPORTING THE FAMILY

Over 25 years of marriage, Charlie Stinson and his wife,
Sheri, have developed a strong Biblical worldview that puts
faith and family first, just like one of their favorite ministries.
Charlie explains, When you consider the current state of
marriage and the modern parenting challenges we face, it is
easy to see why we have a passion for Focus on the Family.
From their website, programs, broadcasts, and employees,
they are making a positive difference in so many lives.
Charlie shares this example from a woman that works at
his business: I was exhausted trying to care for my autistic
son and two older children. Our family was in financial crisis
also and my husband had become addicted to drugs in
an attempt to cope. So I called Focus on the Family. The

Theres
nothing more
important
in todays
culture than
preserving
families.
Charlie Stinson

counselor there was sincere and caring. He prayed with

me and helped me create a plan of action with counselors
in my area and specific resources. I am forever grateful for
their ministry.

1,400 CHARITIES RECEIVED $66 MILLION

IN CULTURE GRANTS IN 2014

Whatever is lovely
THINK ABOUT SUCH THINGS.
Philippians 4:8

hether swirled out on a canvas, lifted up in a song, or expressed in a healthy marriage, there is
a movement of the Spirit in todays culture to focus on what is good, true, and beautiful. Some
charities celebrate the creative arts, while others are shaping lives by ministering to individuals
and families. Meet some of the givers in our network who are creating authentic connections and working
to uphold Christ in a troubled world.

ACTING ON LOVE
Between auditions and rehearsals, NCF givers Devon
Ogden and Jessica Davis (above) are changing the lives
of female genocide survivors and orphans in Rwanda.
When these young L.A. actresses first volunteered in
Rwanda, they knew that they had to do something.
So Devon created Safi Life, a ministry that helps
give Rwandan girls a chance for life-changing higher
education. Recently, Devon and Jessica traveled to
Rwanda with a group of filmmakers to begin making a
documentary about forgiveness, hope, and progress.

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Their ministry is named after Safi Umukundwa, who also

serves as the organizations director in Kigali, Rwanda.
This brave young woman survived the Rwandan
genocide against Tutsi when she was only eight years
old. Safi put herself through secondary school, was
awarded funding for a university education, and now
works with other young women. Devon says, Safis
life serves as a powerful reminder of what women can
achieve even amidst the most difficult circumstances.

SPEAKING THROUGH ART

PHOTOS: Left, Actresses

Devon Ogden and
Jessica Davis shine His
light in Hollywood. Below,
Laura Pflug shares her
works of generosity with
the world.

As a painter, NCF giver Laura Pflug (right) hopes to encourage other artists
to see their work in another light. Laura explains, Art speaks to people,
so why not see it as another way that God speaks to people? By
donating all of the proceeds from her work, she is also using her
talent to further giving in a unique way. It deeply satisfies me
when someone connects with a painting that Ive created,
Laura says. And on top of that, they get excited by the idea of
partnering with me for generosity.
Lauras art has been used to minister in ways that she never
imagined. I pray for God to inspire names for the paintings,
says Laura, and so often, they have special meaning to the
person who ends up with the painting. Telling these stories has
allowed me to share the Gospel with friends. It often shocks but
always inspires. I love the creativity of God!

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RESCUING THE HELPLESS

For 35 years, NCF giver Gary Veurink enjoyed a lucrative
career as a top executive. But he says nothing compares
to his current role as Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer of the International Justice Mission (IJM).
IJM is the largest nonprofit working to combat slavery, sex
trafficking, and other abuse against the poor.
Recently, IJM opened a new office in Ghana. Gary says that
one of their top investigators there gave this report, I will
never forget one boy. He was about 18 years old, but told
how he was trafficked into slavery at 11. Covered head to
toe in scars, he said he was beaten every single day for
seven years by his master. There was a five-year-old in his
boat, too. He would share that same fate. Gary adds, You

Im fighting
to make sure
someone is
there when
the powerless
cry for help.
Gary Veurink

230 CHARITIES RECEIVED $24 MILLION

IN JUSTICE GRANTS IN 2014

rom the coffee we all drink to the soccer balls our kids kick around, from the bricks in our walls to
the carpet beneath our feet, the evidence of modern slavery is everywhere in the products made
by the hands of slaves. So much injustice remains unseen. Thats why givers at NCF are shining the
light of Gods hope into the horrific darkness of forced labor, sex trafficking, child exploitation, and other
crimes against humanity. Here are a few examples of our freedom fighters.

FREEING THE CHILDREN

From a young age, NCF giver Paul Myers knew he
wanted to be a dad because he loved kids. This
passion became even greater when he and his wife,
Laura, learned about the plight of children trapped in
sex trafficking. Paul says, Its staggering to think child
exploitation is happening, but child exploitation is
worse than ever before.
Paul and Laura are passionate to bring justice through
the work of a ministry called Love146. We were so

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moved by how it got its name, says Paul. He explains

that when founder Rob Morris went undercover at a
brothel in Southeast Asia, he witnessed a room of girls
watching cartoons, waiting to be sold for sex. All of
their eyes were vacant except for one little girl who
stared piercingly back through the glass. The number
pinned to her dress was 146. Paul says, Its a horror so
unimaginable that people dont want to talk about it.
But Jesus went out of His way to rescue the oppressed.
And if we dont speak up for these kids, who will?

Photo: Mia Baker

have to realize there is no 911 for most of the world. This is

why Im fighting to make sure someone is there when the
powerless cry for help.

Arise, LORD! ... Do not forget

THE HELPLESS.
Psalm 10:12

SEIZING THE DAY

PHOTOS: Left, a woman

teaches young girls
who have been victims
of sexual exploitation.
Below, Zach Hunter is a
leader in the modern-day
abolitionist movement.

Like most of us, NCF giver Zach Hunter grew up learning about the great
abolitionists of American history, such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick
Douglass. But in seventh grade, Zach became aware of the fact that
slavery still exists for 27 million men, women, and children who are
trapped in some form of forced labor. Unlike most kids his age,
he decided to do something about it. So at 12, he launched the
Loose Change to Loosen Chains (or LC2LC) campaign and raised
$10,000 in his church and school.
Today, Zach is 21 years old, and LC2LC has raised hundreds of
thousands of dollars and ignited a new generation of abolitionists.
Zach says, This morning when you woke up, there were people
who were hoping that today might be the day that someone steps
between them and their oppressors. Dont wait for someone else, or
someday. You are that someone, and today is the day.

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NCFs creative
giving solutions
Though NCF is perhaps best known for the relationships we share with givers, professional advisors, ministries, and
churches, its our creative giving solutions that enable people like you to experience less paperwork, fewer taxes,
greater joy, and more impact for your favorite causes than you ever imagined possible.

THE GIVING FUND

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION

Also known as a donor-advised fund, a Giving Fund at

NCF works like a charitable savings account. You give
all types of tax-deductible assets into the Fund and
then go online to recommend grants to charities.

A Supporting Organization is a separate entity that

provides enhanced flexibility including the ability
to further charitable causes, hire employees, cover
expenses, and provide benefits.

ASSET-BASED GIVING

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY (CGA)

NCF is a recognized leader in accepting appreciated,

non-cash assets such as stocks, real estate, and
business interests. Our team liquidates the asset and
puts the net proceeds in your Giving Fund for granting
to your favorite causes.

With a CGA, you make a gift (part of which is tax

deductible) and then receive fixed annuity payments
each year for the remainder of your life.

LEGACY FUND
NCF assumes greater responsibility to ensure that
your giving intent and granting desires are carried
out faithfully during or after your lifetime.

CHARITABLE TRUST
Lead or remainder trusts are a powerful way to
help you balance charitable giving and income
for you or your heirs.

Where
should I give?
Two of the exciting new
additions to our online
giving experience are
Charity Profile pages
and Discover. Both are
designed to help you
make the wisest possible
decisions about which
causes to support with
your Giving Fund:

A Charity Profile page (pictured above)

provides a quick overview of a church or
ministrys mission, projects, stories, photos,
and much more. As a giver, youll learn more
about their work, add them to your favorite
charities list, or recommend a grant to them
with one tap or click.

In the Discover section of our website

(pictured left), you can search for charities by
cause, category, or geography and then
dive into their Charity Profile page to learn
more. You can also read about the latest
trends in Christian causes to make more
informed granting decisions.

Log in to your Fund, check out these new features,

and invite your favorite charities to sign up for a
Charity Profile page today!

LEARN MORE OR GET STARTED TODAY.

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Stability & impact

GIFTS TO NCF GIVING FUNDS

GRANTS TO CHARITIES

GRANTS TO CHARITIES BY TYPE

NCFS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our national Board of Directors is comprised of people who are personally committed to
their Christian faith and to lives of abundant generosity. With expertise vital to the process
of governing a large, financially oriented ministry, our Board is dedicated to preserving the
continuity and strength of our organization for decades to come.
Note: James C. Blankemeyer served as Chairman until October 2014,
after which Jay Bennett (pictured right) assumed the role.

Phil Drake,
Vice Chairman of the Board
CEO, Drake Software

Bob Doll
Chief Equity Strategist
and Senior Portfolio
Manager, Nuveen Asset
Management

Katherine Barnhart
The GROVE Group

Sandra T. Johnson
The Sandra and William B.
Johnson Foundation

Lloyd M. Bentsen, III

Co-Founder,
NCF Houston

James B. Buck McCabe

Executive Vice President,
Chick-fil-A, Inc.

2009
MILLION

Jay Bennett,
Chairman of the Board
Chairman, NCF Twin Cities

James C. Blankemeyer
Founder,
MetoKote Corporation

Terry A. Parker
NCF Founder;
Retired Womble, Carlyle,
Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

Jesse T. Correll
Founder and
Chairman of the Board,
First Southern Bancorp

Kendra VanderMeulen
President, NCF Seattle

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014*

* UNAUDITED

2009

2010

2011

22

Ronald W. Blue
Founder,
Kingdom Advisors

Terry A. Parker
Retired Womble, Carlyle,
Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

2014*

2009

$377 million

2009

$328 million

Growth: 40%

Poverty: 6%

2010

$608 million

2010

$395 million

Evangelism: 23%

Support: 4%

2011

$657 million

2011

$493 million

2012

$875 million

2012

$603 million

Church: 16%

Justice: 3%

2013

$912 million

2013

$673 million

2014

$1.09 billion*

2014

$875 million*

Culture: 8%

As we reflect on these financials, we are reminded of all the lives who are
involved in the story behind the numbers. From the givers we serve to
the charities that receive grants, we are grateful for those God is touching
through this ministry. We stand in awe as we continue to experience
His grace and favor, and every day, we will remain faithful to our mission
of advancing His Kingdom.

Let everything
that has breath
praise the Lord.
Psalm 150:6

NCFs grant milestones

A CELEBRATION OF GROWTH AND IMPACT
CHARITIES WE SUPPORTED
2014
$5 billion

in 2014

2013
$4 billion
2011
$3 billion
2009
$2 billion

Larry A. Burkett
(1939-2003)
Co-Founder, Crown
Financial Ministries

2013

* UNAUDITED

MILLION

It took 24 years for us to grant our

billionth dollar to charity. It took three
years to grant the second billion, two
years to grant the third and fourth
each, and only 18 months to reach our
five billion dollar grant milestone.

NCFS
FOUNDERS

2012

17,413

GRANT CHECKS WE SENT

in 2014

128,866

2006
$1 billion
1982

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NCFs nationwide
network of offices

ALABAMA

Tom Bradford, President

205.380.6338
nationalchristian.com/alabama
2

ARIZONA

Contact NCFs national office

800.681.6223
nationalchristian.com/arizona

OUR LOCAL OFFICES STRETCH COAST TO COAST

Its hearing a familiar voice on the phone. Someone you really trust. Its meeting us at a coffee shop to talk about
your business or your familys land. Its giving and granting to your favorite causes from any device, anywhere. Its
dreaming big and making the biggest possible impact.

CALIFORNIA

Bryan Feller, Executive Director

949.263.0820
nationalchristian.com/california
4

COLORADO

Bryan Chrisman, President

720.489.0607
nationalchristian.com/colorado

This is the experience youll discover with the National Christian Foundation (NCF). Every day, we serve
thousands of people just like you with like-minded relationships, creative giving solutions, and an online
experience like no other.
Wed love to help you simplify your giving and multiply your impact. Visit us online or connect with one of our
local office teams to get started today.

EAST TENNESSEE

David Ragland, President

865.523.5610
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6

EASTERN MICHIGAN

Jeff Hewson, President

248.761.9137
nationalchristian.com/easternmichigan

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SEATTLE

12

INDIANA

Jim Cotterill, President

317.570.5850
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13

JACKSONVILLE

Jim Whorton, Relationship Manager

904.207.7611
nationalchristian.com/jacksonville
14

KENTUCKY

Mark MacDonald, President

859.288.7671
nationalchristian.com/kentucky
15

MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Contact NCFs national office

800.681.6223
nationalchristian.com/middletennessee
16

NEW MEXICO

Virgil Dugan, Board Chair

505.314.3400
nationalchristian.com/newmexico
17

NEW YORK CITY

Contact NCFs national office

800.681.6223

23

PORTLAND

Forrest Reinhardt, President

503.892.6264
nationalchristian.com/portland
24

RALEIGH

Alanna Linden, President

919.438.0350
nationalchristian.com/raleigh
25

SEATTLE

Kendra VanderMeulen, President

206.577.3603
nationalchristian.com/seattle
26

SOUTH FLORIDA

Stephan Tchividjian, President

954.771.0110
nationalchristian.com/southflorida
27

TAMPA BAY

Bob Collins, President

813.567.1499
nationalchristian.com/tampabay
28

TWIN CITIES

Andy Bennett, President

612.288.2299
nationalchristian.com/twincities

23
PORTLAND

TWIN CITIES 28

WEST MICHIGAN

WISCONSIN 30

29

NEW YORK CITY *

6 EASTERN

MICHIGAN

17
8

CHICAGO 8
INDIANA 12

COLORADO

10

14

HEARTLAND

3
CALIFORNIA

19

16

NORTHWEST
ARKANSAS

NEW MEXICO

ARIZONA

15

MIDDLE
TENNESSEE

24 RALEIGH
22 PIEDMONT

EAST
TENNESSEE

7 GEORGIA

ALABAMA

18

13 JACKSONVILLE
11

HAWAII

HOUSTON

21

24

HAWAII

Tom Rulon, President

808.524.5678
nationalchristian.com/hawaii

HEARTLAND

William High, CEO/President

913.310.0279
nationalchristian.com/heartland
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26

AFFILIATE OFFICES

NORTH TEXAS

19

30

WISCONSIN

Linda Maris, President

262.796.9910
nationalchristian.com/wisconsin

OHIO

Contact NCFs national office

800.681.6223
nationalchristian.com/ohio
21

WEST MICHIGAN

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

Contact NCFs national office

866.580.4483
nationalchristian.com/northwestarkansas
20

29

Jamie Kuiper, President

Randy Veltkamp, CEO
616.957.4372
nationalchristian.com/westmichigan

ORLANDO

Tim Seneff, President

407.401.9414
nationalchristian.com/orlando

NCF KINGDOM ENERGY

Troy Austin, 817.878.5783

NCF OUTDOORS
Andrew Prilliman, 813.567.1499
ncfoutdoors.com

ORLANDO

27
TAMPA BAY

10

NORTH TEXAS

18

Joel Smyer, President

817.355.8030
nationalchristian.com/northtexas

KENTUCKY

GREATER CHICAGO

Tom Rowland, President

847.607.9569
nationalchristian.com/greaterchicago

20 OHIO

GEORGIA

Bruce Neurohr, President

770.551.8170
nationalchristian.com/georgia

SOUTH FLORIDA

GENEROSITY COUNCILS

* Anticipated July 2015

HOUSTON

Waters Davis, President

832.255.2026
nationalchristian.com/houston

22

PIEDMONT

John Putnam, President

704.716.2900
nationalchristian.com/piedmont

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And God is able to make all grace

abound to you, so that always having all
sufficiency in everything, YOU MAY HAVE
AN ABUNDANCE FOR EVERY GOOD DEED.
2 Corinthians 9:8

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