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L&W Charitable Foundation

  • Long Grove, IL
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 2015
  • EIN: 47-2391923

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$103k (2024)

Expenses
$453k (2024)

Total Assets
$3.11M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$103,021
Expenses
$452,975
Net Income
-$349,954
Net Assets
$3,109,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $9,187
8.9%
Dividends $87,283
84.7%
Sales of Assets $6,551
6.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $429,000
94.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,109,867
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,109,867
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Vacko (President) $0 $0
Jessica W Olsson (Vice President/Director) $0 $0
Melissa Wang (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$67,637
Expenses
$548,232
Net Income
-$480,595
Net Assets
$3,470,193
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $8,874
13.1%
Dividends $67,559
99.9%
Sales of Assets -$8,796
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $528,160
96.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,470,193
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,470,193
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Nustra (President) $0 $0
Karen Vacko (Vice President) $0 $0
Jessica Olsson (Treasurer) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,016,219
Expenses
$416,564
Net Income
$599,655
Net Assets
$3,940,971
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,000,000
98.4%
Interest Revenue $278
0.0%
Dividends $58,472
5.8%
Sales of Assets -$42,531
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $401,000
96.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,940,971
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,940,971
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Nustra (President) $0 $0
Karen Vacko (Vice President) $0 $0
Jessica Olsson (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on July 19, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$433,206
Expenses
$689,595
Net Income
-$256,389
Net Assets
$3,337,935
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $12,127
2.8%
Dividends $71,391
16.5%
Sales of Assets $331,987
76.6%
Other Income $17,701
4.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $669,088
97.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,337,935
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,337,935
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Nustra (President) $0 $0
Karen Vacko (Vice President) $0 $0
Jessica Olsson (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$201,121
Expenses
$843,129
Net Income
-$642,008
Net Assets
$3,601,267
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $69,618
34.6%
Sales of Assets $131,503
65.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $821,739
97.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,601,268
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $3,601,267
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Nustra (President) $0 $0
Karen Vacko (Vice President) $0 $0
Jessica Olsson (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 30, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$178,338
Expenses
$560,846
Net Income
-$382,508
Net Assets
$4,243,275
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $120,759
67.7%
Sales of Assets $57,579
32.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $540,632
96.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,243,276
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $4,243,275
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Nustra (President) $0 $0
Karen Vacko (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on July 15, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$228,257
Expenses
$355,047
Net Income
-$126,790
Net Assets
$4,625,784
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $179,991
78.9%
Sales of Assets $48,154
21.1%
Other Income $112
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $324,055
91.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,625,784
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,625,784
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Nustra (President) $0 $0
Karen Vacko (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$328,447
Expenses
$244,909
Net Income
$83,538
Net Assets
$4,826,431
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $128,816
39.2%
Sales of Assets $199,519
60.7%
Other Income $112
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $206,612
84.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,826,431
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,826,431
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Nustra (President) $0 $0
Karen Vacko (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on June 14, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$247,385
Expenses
$272,240
Net Income
-$24,855
Net Assets
$4,767,895
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $199,853
80.8%
Sales of Assets $47,532
19.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $242,902
89.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,767,895
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,767,895
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Nustra (President) $0 $0
Karen Vacko (Vice President) $0 $0
Darin Aprati (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$102,582
Expenses
$282,815
Net Income
-$180,233
Net Assets
$4,816,338
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $65,334
63.7%
Sales of Assets $37,248
36.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $252,293
89.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,816,338
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,816,338
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Nustra (President) $0 $0
Karen Vacko (Vice President) $0 $0
Heather Korsvik (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on July 28, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,000,411
Expenses
$115
Net Income
$5,000,296
Net Assets
$5,000,296
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,000,000
100.0%
Interest Revenue $411
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,000,296
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,000,296

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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