Nogwog Fund NFP
Preselected recipients only
Nogwog Fund NFP is a private foundation in Deer Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,397 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $42,863. 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$206,397
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$42,863
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,238 the year before.
41% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $138,624 | 61 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $137,238 | 52 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $206,397 | 59 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Nogwog Fund NFP 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 Nogwog Fund NFP funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 32 | $147,008 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $13,628 |
| Indiana | 5 | $13,567 |
| Alabama | 2 | $6,288 |
| California | 1 | $6,035 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,109 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Episcopal CH | Charitable | $42,863 |
| Episcopal Relief & Dev | Charitable | $11,015 |
| Chatwithusorg | Charitable | $10,515 |
| Have Dreams | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Charitable | $7,102 |
| Noilfoodbank | Charitable | $6,053 |
| Disability Rights | Charitalbe | $6,035 |
| Southern Pov & Law Ctr | Charitable | $6,030 |
| NAMI Il | Charitable | $5,100 |
| Legacy Foundation | Charitable | $5,062 |
| Bishop Anderson House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Footprints Food Pantry | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Autism Services | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lettucedream | Charitable | $5,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bacf | Charitable | $4,956 |
| Shirley Heinze la | Charitable | $4,566 |
| Meals on Wheels NE Il | Charitable | $4,042 |
| World Center Kitchen | Charitable | $3,612 |
| Miller Beach Arts District | Charitable | $3,334 |
| Bacoa | Charitable | $3,100 |
| Reading Power Inc Don | Charitable | $3,090 |
| Barrington Youth and Family | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Pacct | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Care | Charitable | $2,890 |
| Fistula Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Parker Players Theater | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Sojourners | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $2,081 |
| 21st Century Dads | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Warren Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Access Living | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Love Inc of Lake County | Charitable | $2,000 |
| LWV Education Fund | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Christian Century Fou | Charitable | $1,511 |
| Carter Center | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Groom | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Wbez Chi Pub Media | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Above and Beyond | Charitable | $1,040 |
| American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese | Charitable | $1,040 |
Officers and trustees
- Jimmy R Lewis
- Marian K Lewis
- Sarah Plocharcyzk
- Allison L Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Nogwog Fund NFP accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nogwog Fund NFP give?
$206,397 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Nogwog Fund NFP?
Its 2025 filing lists Jimmy R Lewis (President), Marian K Lewis (VP), Sarah Plocharcyzk (Director) and Allison L Lewis (Director).
What does Nogwog Fund NFP fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and human services.