Lillehei Nogawa Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lillehei Nogawa Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$64,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,000 | 10 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 10 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $64,000 | 11 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Lillehei Nogawa Family Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lillehei Nogawa Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 8 | $14,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakota South Da | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kuow-Puget Sound Public Radio | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Washington Trails Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Ballard Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Family Works | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| King County Library System Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Seattle Public Library Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Lillehei
- Grover Nogawa
Questions people ask
Does Lillehei Nogawa Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lillehei Nogawa Family Charitable Foundation give?
$64,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Lillehei Nogawa Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Lillehei (Dir, Pres) and Grover Nogawa (Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Lillehei Nogawa Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.