Nogwog Fund Nfp
Official website for the No Greatness Without Goodness (NOGWOG) initiative/fund associated with Randy Lewis. The site includes About, Disability Initiative, Interviews, and a Contact page and branding that matches the organization name; EIN 46-4303098 and tax filings are documented separately on ProPublica. The site is functional but shows limited visible recency signals.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or mid-size charities, especially Illinois-based or serving Illinois communities, working in disability advocacy, food security, or local human services and seeking modest unrestricted or project grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in Illinois or delivering services to Illinois communities
- • Work in disability initiatives, food banks, or local human services
- • Established track record and measurable local impact
- • Existing relationship, referral, or collaboration with a previously funded organization
- • Budget needs aligned with typical grant sizes (mostly under $10K, some up to ~$30K)
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated: roughly 74% of dollars went to Illinois but grants reached organizations in about 14 states, indicating a principally in-state focus with some out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 52 distinct recipients and three years of filings document dozens of independent grantees, with a substantial mix of returning and new organizations rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new recipients exists (17 new grantees in 2024 and higher new-recipient counts in 2023), but the foundation publicly states it funds only preselected applicants and does not operate a typical open RFP, so new entrants appear possible but are likely selected or introduced rather than won through a standard open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
