The Gog Foundation Inc
The Gog Foundation, inc. (Gog Foundation) is a nonprofit organization with the purpose of promoting excellence in the quality and integrity of clinical and basic scientific research in the field of gynecologic malignancies, including cancers that arise from the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva. Our institutions and investigators are essential contributors to advancements in treatment regimens, surgical procedures, quality of life analyses, and prevention knowledge. The results of Gog Foundation clinical trials have influenced the standard of care for numerous malignant gynecologic neoplasms. The mission of the Gog Foundation is to conduct clinical and translational research that positively impacts women through the prevention and treatment of gynecologic malignancies. The vision of the Gog Foundation is to be the premier collaborative network for transformative research in gynecologic malignancies.
The Gog Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gog Foundation Inc gave $209K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $105K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $209,200
- +1992.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $104,600
- +946.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $104,600
- Total assets
- $145,468,069
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gog Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duke University ($199K). Together the top 2 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 14 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gog Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). 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 $10K (2023) to $544K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Support | $198,700 |
| Foundation for Women's Cancer Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,500 |
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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 | $145,468,069 | $68,477,086 | $65,073,610 | $209,200 | 2 | $4,516,331 |
| 2023 | $125,267,390 | $66,124,814 | $63,899,174 | $10,000 | 1 | $2,001,240 |
| 2022 | $121,695,813 | $78,963,515 | $77,876,182 | $208,508 | 3 | $2,361,707 |
| 2021 | $118,907,888 | $71,071,681 | $60,658,790 | $240,000 | 3 | $6,285,565 |
| 2020 | $96,851,330 | $51,133,816 | $50,362,214 | $543,825 | 5 | $3,089,564 |
About The Gog Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Gog Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Edgewater, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $145.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $209K. Net investment income was $4.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gog Foundation Inc is led by Kathleen E. Campbell-Simms, Executive Director & Site Engagement since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 15 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen E. Campbell-Simms
Executive Director & Site Engagement
Executive Director & Clinical Trials Management → Executive Director & Clinical Trials Mngt., 2023
Executive Director & Clinical Trials Mngt. → Executive Director & Site Engagement, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $178K (2024)
Laura L. Reese
Executive Director & Operations
Executive Director → Executive Director & Operations, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$258K (2020) → $282K (2024)
Thomas J. Herzog MD
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $50K (2024)
Jennifer T. Kien
Executive Director & Busi. Development
Director & Communications → Executive Director of Business Development, 2022
Executive Director of Business Development → Executive Director & Busi. Development, 2023
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$221K (2021) → $252K (2024)
Heather Lankes
Director & Translational Research
Director & Translational Science → Director & Translational Research, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $172K (2024)
Josh J. Killion
Director
Director → Director & Information Technology, 2022
Director & Information Technology → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $176K (2024)
Nicole M. Lamack
Senior Director, Grants, Accting & Site Contract
Senior Director, Grants, Accounting & Site Contracting → Senior Director, Grants, Acct. & Site Contracts, 2023
Senior Director, Grants, Acct. & Site Contracts → Senior Director, Grants, Accting & Site Contract, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$162K (2022) → $175K (2024)
Wendy Wells
Director & Finance
Director of Finance → Director & Finance, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$159K (2022) → $169K (2024)
Angeles Alvarez Secord MD
Director-At-Large
Director → Director-At-Large, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie M. Randall MD
Director-At-Large
Director → Director-At-Large, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul A. Disilvestro MD
Director-At-Large
Director → Director-At-Large, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander B. Olawaiye MD
Director-At-Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Slomovitz MD
Director-At-Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David O'Malley MD
Director-At-Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tashanna Myers MD
Director-At-Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jyoti Mayadev MD
Director-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Powell MD
Director-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry J. Copeland MD
Immediate Past President
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Lisa M. Richford
Contracts Attorney
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $164K (2024)
Mary C. Sharp
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$290K (2020) → $316K (2024)
Michael S. Powers
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$275K (2020) → $301K (2024)
Robert S. Mannel MD
Senior Vice President
Senior Vice President → Senior Vice President & Chair, 2023
Senior Vice President & Chair → Senior Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Nola R. Bencze
Compliance Attorney
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$155K (2021) → $186K (2024)
Casi A. Morales
Contracts Attorney
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$165K (2024)
Bradley J. Monk MD
Vice President
Director → Director-At-Large, 2021
Director-At-Large → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David G. Mutch MD
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen N. Moore MD
Treasurer
Director → Director-At-Large, 2021
Director-At-Large → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Coleman MD
Vice President
Director → Director-At-Large, 2021
Director-At-Large → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Aghajanian MD
Vice President
Director-At-Large → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Shannon Westin MD (2022) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Denise R. Mackey (2020–2021) — Director & Administration
- Former: Robert Burger MD (2020) — Director
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 $316K, to Mary Sharp (Chief Financial Officer). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Gog Foundation Inc
How much does The Gog Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gog Foundation Inc gave $209K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Gog Foundation Inc?
The Gog Foundation Inc reported $145.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $68.5M.
What is The Gog Foundation Inc?
The Gog Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Edgewater, MD. It holds $145.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Gog Foundation Inc operate?
The Gog Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania.
What is The Gog Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gog Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0466352. 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 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 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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