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May 11, 2009
NCF gives away its two BILLIONTH dollar
Congrats to Patrick Johnson and everyone at The National Christian Foundation! It's good to see examples of Christians leading the way in generosity.
You guys are doing a great job!
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ATLANTA, Ga., May 6, 2009--The National Christian Foundation (NCF) reached a major milestone in giving with the distribution of its two billionth grant dollar since 1982. This record illustrates the exponential growth of the non-profit as it took almost 25 years to reach their first $1 billion grant mark, while the $2 billion grant milestone came in just over three years.
NCF President, David Wills said, "We attribute this growth to God at work in and through believers as they seek to be wise and faithful stewards, even in these difficult economic times. Additionally, our expanding network of over 37 Affiliates around the country has allowed us to work more closely with those whom we are privileged to serve."
Currently, NCF and its 37 Local Christian Foundation Affiliates are ranked as the nation's
22nd largest charity.(1) Givers make contributions to their donor-advised funds at NCF and then recommend grants to organizations that are making a difference here and around the world.
The $1.5 million grant that made this milestone possible was recommended by "The Green Fund," a donor-advised fund of Hobby Lobby, one of America's fastest growing arts and crafts retail chains. Their grant will go to OneHope (www.onehope.net), a ministry that brings the Bible to children around the world through publications and film.
David Green, C.E.O. of Hobby Lobby says, "At a time when our nation's charities need help like never before, we are delighted to be a part of this new milestone in the history of American giving. With the help of NCF and their Kansas City Affiliate [The Servant Christian Community Foundation], Hobby Lobby is able to give more to the causes that are closest to our hearts, such as needy children."
For more information on The National Christian Foundation and Affiliates, visit www.nationalchristian.com or call 800.681.6223.
(1) 2008, Chronicle of Philanthropy, Non-Profits Ranked by Revenue
Posted by bstroup at May 11, 2009 8:22 AM
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