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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 46-4303098

Nogwog Fund NFP

A private foundation in Deer Park, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 59 grants and $206,397 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $206,397

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $3,222,394
  • Tax year 2024

    $137,238

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $3,215,902
  • Tax year 2023

    $138,624

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $2,612,257
  • Tax year 2022

    $140,904

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $2,573,664
  • Tax year 2021

    $162,245

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $2,593,113
  • Tax year 2020

    $131,914

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $1,326,632

Grants paid in 2025

59 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. St Michaels Episcopal CHBarrington, IL

    Charitable

    $42,863
  2. Episcopal Relief & DevChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $11,015
  3. ChatwithusorgLombard, IL

    Charitable

    $10,515
  4. Have DreamsPark Ridge, IL

    Charitable

    $10,000
  5. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $7,102
  6. NoilfoodbankGeneva, IL

    Charitable

    $6,053
  7. Disability RightsSacramento, CA

    Charitalbe

    $6,035
  8. Southern Pov & Law CtrMontgomery, AL

    Charitable

    $6,030
  9. NAMI IlChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $5,100
  10. Legacy FoundationMerrillville, IN

    Charitable

    $5,062
  11. Bishop Anderson HouseChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  12. Footprints Food PantryKittery, ME

    Charitable

    $5,000
  13. Autism ServicesBarrington, IL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  14. LettucedreamMaryville, MO

    Charitable

    $5,000
  15. USA for UnhcrWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $5,000
  16. BacfBarrington, IL

    Charitable

    $4,956
  17. Shirley Heinze LAValparaiso, IN

    Charitable

    $4,566
  18. Meals on Wheels Ne IlEvanston, IL

    Charitable

    $4,042
  19. World Center KitchenWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $3,612
  20. Miller Beach Arts DistrictGary, IN

    Charitable

    $3,334
  21. BacoaBarrington, IL

    Charitable

    $3,100
  22. Reading Power Inc DonLake Forest, IL

    Charitable

    $3,090
  23. Barrington Youth and FamilyBarrington, IL

    Charitable

    $3,000
  24. PacctChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $3,000
  25. CareChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $2,890
  26. Fistula FoundationSan Jose, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  27. Parker Players TheaterBarrington, IL

    Charitable

    $2,500
  28. SojournersWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $2,500
  29. Salvation ArmyChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $2,081
  30. 21st Century DadsBarrington, IL

    Charitable

    $2,000
  31. The Warren CenterRichardson, TX

    Charitable

    $2,000
  32. Access LivingChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $2,000
  33. Love Inc of Lake CountyGurnee, IL

    Charitable

    $2,000
  34. LWV Education FundWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $2,000
  35. Christian Century FouChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $1,511
  36. Carter CenterAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $1,500
  37. Friends of the GroomTerrace Park, OH

    Charitable

    $1,500
  38. Wbez Chi Pub MediaChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $1,250
  39. Above and BeyondChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $1,040
  40. American Friends of the Episcopal DioceseDarien, CT

    Charitable

    $1,040
  41. Refugee OneLong Grove, IL

    Charitable

    $1,020
  42. Porchdde SalomonFernandina Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $1,000
  43. ACLUNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $1,000
  44. Compassion InternationColorado Springs, CO

    Charitable

    $709
  45. Youth GuidanceChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $532
  46. WTTW Channel 11Chicago, IL

    Charitable

    $520
  47. Planned ParenthoodWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $516
  48. IrcAlbert Lea, MN

    Charitable

    $515
  49. St Leonard MinistriesChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $515
  50. Crisis Center IncGary, IN

    Charitable

    $500
  51. Stillman Nature CenterS Barrington, IL

    Charitable

    $500
  52. Earth and Skytending FuturesMobile, AL

    Charitable

    $258
  53. Paws ShelterChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $213
  54. Emergency Christian MinistriesWilliamsburg, KY

    Charitable

    $200
  55. MDMScottsdale, AZ

    Charitable

    $173
  56. Give ButterWilmington, DE

    Charitable

    $125
  57. Raise 365COMHouston, TX

    Charitable

    $109
  58. Friends of Marquette ParkGary, IN

    Charitable

    $105
  59. And All the AngelsBarrington, IL

    Charitable

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Jobs and employment1 grant $10,00032% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture1 grant $7,10223% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $5,06216% of the total
  4. Religion2 grants $3,50011% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $2,5008% of the total
  6. International aid1 grant $1,5005% of the total
  7. 3 other causes4 grants $1,7326% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois32 grants $147,008
  2. District of Columbia5 grants $13,628
  3. Indiana5 grants $13,567
  4. Alabama2 grants $6,288
  5. California1 grant $6,035
  6. Maine1 grant $5,000
  7. Missouri1 grant $5,000
  8. Texas2 grants $2,109
  9. Georgia1 grant $1,500
  10. Ohio1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jimmy R LewisPRESIDENT Hours 4Pay $0
  • Marian K LewisVP Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sarah PlocharcyzkDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Allison L LewisDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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