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National Center for Family Philanthropy Inc

EIN 52-2055016 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NCFP CATALYZES THE POTENTIAL OF PHILANTHROPIC FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE GREATER IMPACT WITH THEIR GIVING BY ELEVATING A BOLD VISION FOR FAMILY PHILANTHROPY; EQUIPPING FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES WITH COMMUNITY, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES; AND ACTIVATING A NETWORK OF PHILANTHROPIC FAMILIES.

Income
$7.4 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
25
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$384,423, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $1.6 million spent. EVENTS - NCFP OFFERS A RANGE OF PROGRAMS TO FOSTER LEARNING FOR PHILANTHROPIC FAMILIES. PROGRAMS ARE ROOTED IN A FAMILY GIVING LIFECYCLE THAT PROVIDES ONRAMPS FOR FAMILIES TO BEGIN PLANNING, LEARNING, AND ACCESSING CUSTOM SUPPORT AND RESOURCES. EDUCATION AND EVENTS INCLUDE FUNDAMENTALS OF FAMILY PHILANTHROPY WEBINAR SERIES; PEER NETWORKS FOCUSED ON A PARTICULAR GROUP, POPULATION, OR TOPIC; LEARNING AND ACTION COHORTS DEDICATED TO DEEP SHARED LEARNING ABOUT A SPECIFIC CONCEPT IN FAMILY PHILANTHROPY; CONFERENCES (INCLUDING THE NATIONAL FORUM ON FAMILY PHILANTHROPY) WORKSHOPS, SMALL GROUP CONVERSATIONS, AND RETREATS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. MEMBER RESOURCES AND SUPPORT - NCFP AIMS TO ENSURE THAT PHILANTHROPIC FAMILIES GAIN CLARITY OF PURPOSE AND ACHIEVE MEANING AND IMPACT IN THEIR GIVING, WHILE THE FIELD OF FAMILY PHILANTHROPY PURSUES AN AMBITIOUS VISION TOWARD BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE WORLD. IN ADDITION ACTIVATING A NETWORK OF PHILANTHROPIC FAMILIES WHO ARE MOTIVATED AND EQUIPPED TO EFFECTIVELY DEPLOY THEIR RESOURCES, NCFP PARTNERS WITH PEER DONOR-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVE AS A HUB OF LEARNING, CONNECTION, AND ACTION.
  3. $572,114 spent. LEARNING AND ACTION COHORT - NCFP LEARNING AND ACTION COHORT ARE ONGOING COHORTS DEDICATED TO DEEP SHARED LEARNING ABOUT A SPECIFIC CONCEPT IN FAMILY PHILANTHROPY, WITH AN EXPECTATION OF A COMMITMENT TO DEFINED ACTION(S) AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE COHORT. EACH COHORT COLLECTIVELY WORKS THROUGH A CURRICULUM WITH DISCRETE LEARNINGS CARRIED OUT BY MULTIPLE PEER LEARNING EVENTS LED BY EXPERTS IN THE FIELD. LEARNING AND ACTION COHORTS PROVIDE A CONNECTED AND DEDICATED PEER COMMUNITY WHILE ENCOURAGING FUNDERS TO THINK DIFFERENTLY AND COMMIT TO LEARNING AND REAL ACTION. COHORTS ARE GATED (BY INVITATION OR APPLICATION).
  4. $571,581 spent. PROGRAM SUPPORT
  5. $435,611 spent. PEER NETWORKS
  6. $226,197 spent. FELLOWS
  7. $179,873 spent. CONFERENCES AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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