Nonprofit · EIN 84-3536425
NOGGIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $69,844 | $69,417 | $427 | $30,524 | $4,181 | $26,343 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $49,310 | $50,304 | -$994 | $26,311 | $395 | $25,916 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $31,990 | $45,916 | -$13,926 | $33,574 | $6,664 | $26,910 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $72,062
- Program service revenue
- $450
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,668
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $12,160
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,160
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,246
- Other expenses
- $54,011
- Program services (functional)
- $60,844
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,311
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,524
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,181
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,343
- Cash, savings and investments
- $23,845
- Gross receipts
- $88,547
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-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY TORF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $12,160 |
| BRIAN ZABAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STUART BAUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET FERRARO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE CHAIKEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA DALINKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NATE BOWKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MINDI UCCETTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH SMREKER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| RON NIEMASZYK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| MATT CALLAHAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY TORF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $15,010 |
| STUART BAUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MATT CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET FERRARO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LAKISHA CARTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE CHAIKEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA DALINKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SOPHIE SCHMIDT | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH SMREKER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| RON NIEMASZYK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY TORF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $17,500 |
| STUART BAUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MATT CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET FERRARO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LAKISHA CARTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE CHAIKEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA DALINKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SOPHIE SCHMIDT | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH SMREKER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| RON NIEMASZYK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4165 DUNDEE RD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-2129
- In care of
- % AMY TORF
- Signed the 990-EZ
- AMY TORF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (847) 624-2450
- Return prepared by
- FGMK LLC
Mission
STEM EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN
Program accomplishments
- FREE STEM PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS WITH A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF LOW-INCOME STUDENTS. NOGGIN BUILDERS PROVIDES INDIVIDUALLY-PACKAGED KITS OF MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 15,489 HOURS OF STEM EDUCATION, AT NO COST TO THE SCHOOLS.Expenses $60,844
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3536425
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,524
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,547
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | August 2025 | $69,844 | $69,417 | $30,524 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $49,310 | $50,304 | $26,311 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2023 | $31,990 | $45,916 | $33,574 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 84-3536425).
Questions about NOGGIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NOGGIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NOGGIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION is 84-3536425.
- Is NOGGIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to NOGGIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NOGGIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION 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 NOGGIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NOGGIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of NOGGIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,160 (AMY TORF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NOGGIN BUILDERS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $69,844, expenses of $69,417 and total assets of $30,524 at year end.
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