Nogwog Fund Nfp

DEER PARK, IL EIN: 46-4303098 Website

NOGWOG (No Greatness Without Goodness) is a nonprofit organization grounded in a philosophy that seeks to reconcile excellence, meaningful work, social impact, and ethical citizenship. The organization operates from a belief that no achievement can be considered great if it is detrimental to the common good.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.2M

+23.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$137K

-1.0% YoY

Grant Count

-14.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+16.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nogwog Fund Nfp reported a distributable amount of $160K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

NOGWOG's mission centers on a leadership philosophy that maximizes benefit for all stakeholders impacted by decisions. The organization defines itself around several core principles:

Seeking to reconcile disparate facets of life and embrace excellence, rewarding work, making a difference, and leaving the world better
Ethical and selfless leadership focused on collective benefit rather than individual gain
Combining good business practices with good citizenship
The belief that doing well and doing good are complementary pursuits

The organization emphasizes that individuals are "works in progress" moving toward greater perfection, and that people gain courage from others' accomplishments and examples of courage.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $510K (75%)

Indiana $49K (7%)

District of Columbia $21K (3%)

New York $20K (3%)

Maine $16K (2%)

Massachusetts $12K (2%)

Alabama $7K (1%)

Ohio $7K (1%)

+13 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Maine Minnesota Missouri New Mexico New York Ohio South Carolina Texas Washington Wisconsin

Cities

AlbuquerqueAndersonAtlantaBaltimoreBarringtonBostonBrooklynCarpentersvilleChicagoClevelandColorado SpringsDanburyDarienDriftwoodElhurstElmhurstEvanstonFrankfortGaryGeneva

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,215,902	$2,612,257	$2,573,664
Revenue	$746,863	$180,005	$141,954
Expenses	$143,218	$141,412	$161,403
Qualifying Distributions	$137,238	$138,624	$140,904
Net Investment Income	$556,443	$144,538	$121,455
Distributable Amount	$159,681	$141,552	$125,352

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

249 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Michaels Episcopal Ch ($32,271), Chatwithusorg ($10,558), Pacct ($9,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BACF BARRINGTON, IL	CHARITABLE	$4,000
BACOA BARRINGTON, IL	CHARITABLE	$655
BISHOP ANDERSON HOUSE CHICAGO, IL	CHARITABLE	$5,000
BARRINGTON YOUTH AND FAMILY BARRINGTON, IL	CHARITABLE	$3,000
CARE CHICAGO, IL	CHARITABLE	$1,750
CARTER CENTER ATLANTA, GA	CHARITABLE	$1,500
CENTER FOR ACTION ALBUQUERQUE, NM	CHARITABLE	$2,500
CHATWITHUSORG LOMBARD, IL	CHARITABLE	$10,558
CHRISTIAN CENTURY FOU CHICAGO, IL	CHARITABLE	$750
CHANUTE AQUATORIUM SOCIETY GARY, IN	CHARITABLE	$5,255

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The organization's philosophy and vision have been shaped through extensive work exposing leadership to diverse people and organizations across multiple sectors, including a notable connection to the Walgreens experience.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JIMMY R LEWIS	PRESIDENT	4	—
MARIAN K LEWIS	VP	1	—
SARAH PLOCHARCYZK	DIRECTOR	1	—
ALLISON L LEWIS	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nogwog Fund Nfp fund?

NOGWOG's mission centers on a leadership philosophy that maximizes benefit for all stakeholders impacted by decisions. The organization defines itself around several core principles: • Seeking to reconcile disparate facets of life and embrace excellence, rewarding work, making a difference, and leaving the world better • Ethical and selfless leadership focused on collective benefit rather than individual gain • Combining good business practices with good citizenship • The belief that doing well…

What size grants does Nogwog Fund Nfp award?

In 2024, Nogwog Fund Nfp awarded 52 grants totaling $137K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Nogwog Fund Nfp required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Nogwog Fund Nfp reported a distributable amount of $160K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.