Gary Bengtson (also referenced as Gary Benettson, likely a variant spelling) is a philanthropy executive and prominent figure in Christian philanthropy who served as Chief Executive Officer of the National Christian Foundation (NCF) from 2001 to 2021. Under his leadership, NCF grew from approximately $100 million to over $13 billion in assets under management, becoming one of the largest donor-advised funds in the United States. He oversaw donor-advised funds for conservative causes, facilitating billions in grants to faith-based ministries, evangelical organizations, churches, conservative policy organizations, and charitable causes aligned with evangelical Christian values. Bengtson emphasized 'biblical generosity' and stewarding resources for kingdom impact, positioning NCF as a key vehicle for conservative donors to support anti-abortion initiatives, religious liberty efforts, and other right-wing advocacy groups. Prior to NCF, he had a background in business and finance, holding positions in the financial sector. After retiring in 2021, he transitioned to advisory and consulting roles in philanthropy, continuing to serve in advisory roles within NCF and related organizations. His work has drawn attention for channeling funds from wealthy conservative donors, including ties to figures like Farris Wilks, highlighting NCF's role in opaque donor networks supporting political and social conservative agendas. Bengtson's career illustrates the intersection of evangelical Christianity, philanthropy, and conservative influence, though he maintains a relatively low public profile. While no major personal controversies are documented, NCF has faced scrutiny for funding politically charged organizations, including those involved in election integrity efforts and culture war battles, with critics accusing donor-advised funds of enabling anonymous political donations—though Bengtson has defended NCF's compliance with IRS regulations. As an evangelical leader, Bengtson has advocated for biblically grounded giving, often speaking at conferences and events on stewardship and philanthropy. His tenure at NCF coincided with significant growth in Christian donor-advised funds, amid broader trends in conservative funding networks.