Nonprofit · EIN 83-0997543
SOW GOOD NOW
Tax-exempt · DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $357,048 | $302,329 | $54,719 | $236,772 | $85,514 | $151,258 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $223,979 | $191,466 | $32,513 | $176,582 | $80,043 | $96,539 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $436,828 | $435,448 | $1,380 | $151,362 | $97,179 | $54,183 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $325,653
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,900
- Net income from fundraising events
- $23,495
- Other revenue
- $26,495
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,650
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $71,900
- Other salaries and wages
- $51,470
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $133,939
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,530
- Occupancy
- $10,385
- Program services (functional)
- $249,214
- Management and general (functional)
- $37,481
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,634
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $176,582
- Total assets, end of year
- $236,772
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $85,514
- Net assets, end of year
- $151,258
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $151,258
- Gross receipts
- $400,893
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 1,000
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY FISCHER-NASSIB CAP | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $64,900 |
| JUSTIN LAMBORN | CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ERIN GIORGIO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| NATALIE PARKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHUCK CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LOUIS TETI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BARKLEY SAMPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LOUIS BECCARIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GREGORY RAUDENBUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EVAN LINHARDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICK HORWITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ASIA WHITTENBERGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DILUN WU CAP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARY BOYLSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIE RACCA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM MACKNIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BONNIE MONASTRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GEOFF BOYLSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| NIKOLE COLLINS-PURI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JAMES SANTORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BUETTNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BOBBY DELLA POLLA CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY FISCHER-NASSIB CAP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $62,300 |
| LOUIS BECCARIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GEOFF BOYLSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARY BOYLSTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BUETTNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DILUN WU CAP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BOBBY DELLA POLLA CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ERIN GARVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICK HORWITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EVAN LINHARDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JUSTIN LAMBORN CRIS MED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MACKNIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BONNIE MONASTRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIE RACCA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BARKLEY SAMPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JAMES SANTORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Fischer-Nassib | Co-Founder and President Institutional trustee, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $35,725 |
| Betsy Curtis | Co-Founder and Chairman Institutional trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Stephanie Moore | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Boylston | Secretary Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Anne Miller | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Bonnie Monastra | Vice-Chair Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Mick Horwitz | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Dilun Wu | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Barkley Sample | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Bobby DellaPolla | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Evan Linhardt | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Geoff Boylston | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Dana Rafferty | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Lou Beccaria | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| William Macknis | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Justin Lamborn | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| James Santore | Board Member Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 520 EAST LANCASTER AVENUE STE 200, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2723
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 3002 Tall Oaks Lane, Newtown Square PA 19073
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MARY FISCHER-NASSIB CAP, 520 EAST LANCASTER AVENUE STE 200, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Mary Fischer-Nassib, 3002 Tall Oaks Lane, Newtown Square PA 19073
- Signed the 990
- BOBBY DELLA POLLA, TREASURER
- Phone
- (215) 820-2450
- Website
- sowgoodnow.org
- Return prepared by
- BRINKER SIMPSON & COMPANY LLC
Mission
SOW GOOD NOW DEVELOPS THE NEXT GENERATION OF PHILANTHROPIC LEADERS BY USING SPORTS AS A VEHICLE TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR TIME, TALENT, TREASURE, AND TIES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, ATHLETIC TEAMS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION EQUIPS STUDENT-ATHLETES TO LEAD MEANINGFUL SERVICE EXPERIENCES THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES WHILE DEVELOPING LIFELONG HABITS OF GENEROSITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- DURING 2025, SOW GOOD NOW EXPANDED ITS SIGNATURE GIVEBACK PROGRAM BY PARTNERING WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGIATE, AND COMMUNITY ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERED WITH 16 YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS AND ENGAGED MORE THAN 950 STUDENT-ATHLETES IN GIVEBACK EVENTS THAT COMBINED SPORTS INSTRUCTION, MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.STUDENT-ATHLETES PLANNED AND LED GIVEBACK EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDED SPORTS CLINICS, MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES, PHILANTHROPY EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES BENEFITING YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THROUGH THESE EXPERIENCES, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOPED LEADERSHIP SKILLS WHILE LEARNING THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEERISM, TEAMWORK, AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY.Expenses $177,793 · grants $3,650
- SOW GOOD NOW CONTINUED ITS YOUTH SPORTS EQUIPMENT DRIVE INITIATIVE BY PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS, ATHLETIC TEAMS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL TO YOUTH FACING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO SPORTS PARTICIPATION.DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED HUNDREDS OF PIECES OF ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND EXPANDED THE PROGRAM THROUGH A COMMUNITY SWEATSHIRT DRIVE THAT COLLECTED MORE THAN 200 SWEATSHIRTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED. THESE EFFORTS HELPED INCREASE ACCESS TO ORGANIZED SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WHILE REDUCING BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION.Expenses $57,144
- SOW GOOD NOW PROVIDES STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH HANDS-ON PHILANTHROPY EDUCATION THROUGH A STRUCTURED SERVICE-LEARNING MODEL THAT TEACHES LEADERSHIP, FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. PARTICIPANTS WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY NEEDS, ORGANIZE GIVEBACK EVENTS, RAISE CHARITABLE FUNDS, AND SUPPORT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED BY PARTICIPATING YOUTH.THROUGHOUT 2025, THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, ATHLETIC TEAMS, RECREATION CENTERS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES TO SERVE AS MENTORS, ROLE MODELS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHILE DEVELOPING LIFELONG HABITS OF CHARITABLE GIVING AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE.Expenses $14,277
- DURING 2025, SOW GOOD NOW CONTINUED STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CORPORATE PARTNERS, AND VOLUNTEERS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SPORTS AND SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WELCOMED INTERNS FROM SEVERAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WHO SUPPORTED PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, EVENT COORDINATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND COMMUNICATIONS WHILE GAINING VALUABLE NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE. THESE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS STRENGTHENED THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPACITY TO SERVE MORE YOUTH AND EXPAND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-0997543
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O54)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $236,772
- Income (IRS master file)
- $400,893
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $357,048 | $302,329 | $236,772 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $223,979 | $191,466 | $176,582 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $436,828 | $435,448 | $151,362 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $211,501 | $205,224 | $150,122 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Mary Fischer-Nassib | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 83-0997543).
Questions about SOW GOOD NOW
- What is the EIN of SOW GOOD NOW?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOW GOOD NOW is 83-0997543.
- Is SOW GOOD NOW tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to SOW GOOD NOW tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOW GOOD NOW file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOW GOOD NOW due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOW GOOD NOW last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOW GOOD NOW?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MARY FISCHER-NASSIB CAP.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOW GOOD NOW?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,900 (MARY FISCHER-NASSIB CAP, CEO).
- How much revenue does SOW GOOD NOW have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $357,048, expenses of $302,329 and total assets of $236,772 at year end.
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