National Christian Foundation

National Christian Foundation

National Christian Foundation was established in 1982 by Larry Burkett, Ron Blue, and Terry Parker. The founders created the entity to help donors execute charitable gifts through donor-advised funds. NCF deploys capital across real estate holdings, private equity positions, and alternative assets. Confirmed holdings include the National Christian Foundation Real Property Portfolio valued at $136 million, Barnhart Crane & Rigging at 99 percent ownership, and OB Hospitalist Group. The firm accepts cryptocurrency donations for liquidation and maintains positions in Creation Investments Impact Credit Fund II. Geographic exposure centers on the United States with additional activity in India through impact credit vehicles. The organization employs 350 professionals and maintains supporting entities including NCF Charitable Trust and Samaritan Foundation Charitable Trust. It sponsored the New York M&A Conference in January 2024 and the Smart Business Dealmakers Conference in the same period. NCF holds membership in the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability since 2002 and participates in The Gathering network. NCF functions through a donor-advised fund structure that separates gift acceptance from grant distribution. This architecture allows the entity to hold operating businesses and illiquid assets while directing proceeds exclusively to charitable recipients.