NLGI
Obtain & disseminate information regarding grease use and products; publishing of grease trade magazine bi-monthly
NLGI at a glance
In short: NLGI gave $55K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $3,376,122
- +19.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who NLGI funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Auburn University ($38K). Together the top 2 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How NLGI gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $55K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Industry Research Grant; Scholarships | $38,334 |
| Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA | Industry Research Grant | $16,666 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,376,122 | $2,112,682 | $1,741,361 | $55,000 | 2 | $113,930 |
| 2023 | $2,816,370 | $1,858,556 | $1,807,382 | $54,999 | 2 | $121,543 |
| 2022 | $2,710,127 | $1,359,687 | $1,290,309 | $50,000 | 2 | $86,455 |
| 2021 | $2,938,050 | $1,210,865 | $859,367 | $42,878 | 2 | $173,974 |
| 2020 | $2,327,125 | $596,928 | $566,972 | $32,878 | 2 | $73,941 |
About NLGI
Based on IRS filings
NLGI is a public charity, based in Liberty, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $114K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NLGI is led by Crystal O'Halloran, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Crystal O'Halloran
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $172K (2024)
Wayne Mackwood
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Coe
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$70K (2020) → $44K (2024)
Anoop Kumar
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Chichester
Vice President
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwaine Greg Morris
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Sander
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew McGinnis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Hunter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simona Shafto
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Jark
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Cardy
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Sheffield
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Muibat Gbadamosi
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gareth Fish
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyson Wilson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Constantin Madius
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Rice
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josef Barreto-Pohlen
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Sellers
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Keenan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Quinn
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Zhang
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: David Turner (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Hunt (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Joseph Kaperick (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Pat Walsh (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ruming Ray Zhang (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Schroeder (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Martin Birze (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Bellanti (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Benny Cao (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: George Sandor (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Stacy Springer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Willie Carter (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff St Aubin (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $172K, to Crystal O'Halloran (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about NLGI
How much does NLGI give each year?
NLGI gave $55K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $55K across 2 grants.
How large is NLGI?
NLGI reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
Where does NLGI operate?
NLGI has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Louisiana, Ohio.
What is NLGI's EIN?
NLGI's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-0569600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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