Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc
Boca Grande Woman’s Club Inc is a Boca Grande, Florida public charity founded in 1948. It supports the Boca Grande community through grants to local organizations and projects, and scholarships for area students pursuing post-secondary education.
Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc at a glance
In short: Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc gave $509K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $508,915
- +51.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,546
- +85.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,185,134
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc
- How to Apply
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For community grants, applications are sent to previous grantees in early February, with a March 1 deadline. The Community Grants Committee interviews applicants and recommends individual awards to the Board, which approves grants at its April meeting. Scholarship applicants must apply during the November 1–February 1 application period, meet the stated academic, residency or work, and financial-need requirements, and submit the required application. Scholarship recipients must provide ongoing documentation, including personal letters, transcripts, and proof of enrollment.
- Review Cycle
- Community grants: March 1, 2027. Scholarships: February 1, 2027.
- Deadline
- Community grants: March 1, 2027.
- Next open deadline
- February 1, 2027 (BGWC Scholarship Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 65, Boca Grande, FL 33921
Phone: (941) 475-7937
Website: https://bocagrandewomansclub.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc
BGWC Scholarship Program
Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc
Amount
$291,000 (distributed among 49 scholars in 2024; varies annually)
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Community Grant Program
Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Who Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Methodist Church Boca Grande ($302K). Together the top 9 received $509K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 59 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Club is based in Boca Grande, Florida. Community grants are for 501(c)(3) organizations located in Boca Grande or providing support to the Boca Grande community. Scholarship eligibility requires meeting Boca Grande Island residency and/or work requirements.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc gives
- Giving grew 161% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2020) to $509K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $509K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Church Boca Grande Boca Grande, FL | Hurricane Disaster | $301,500 |
| Friends of Boca Grande Community CT Boca Grande, FL | Operations & Program | $110,000 |
| Boca Grande Preschool Boca Grande, FL | Operations & Program | $45,000 |
| The Island School Boca Grande, FL | Sensory Equipment | $14,000 |
| Gicia Boca Grande, FL | Operations & Program | $10,000 |
| Boca Grande Historical Society Boca Grande, FL | Operations & Program | $8,278 |
| Barrier Island Parks Boca Grande, FL | Operations & Program | $6,992 |
| Boca Grande Art Center Boca Grande, FL | Operations & Program | $6,625 |
| Johann Fust Community Library Boca Grande, FL | Operations & Program | $6,520 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,185,134 | $851,531 | $897,400 | $508,915 | 9 | $102,983 |
| 2024 | $3,141,036 | $1,409,042 | $774,926 | $336,010 | 11 | $74,684 |
| 2023 | $2,379,959 | $2,211,519 | $2,090,176 | $348,617 | 12 | $40,264 |
| 2022 | $2,288,474 | $755,703 | $501,170 | $194,702 | 13 | $30,889 |
| 2021 | $2,111,886 | $711,899 | $649,355 | $215,530 | 14 | $27,460 |
| 2020 | $1,798,449 | $1,043,227 | $637,589 | $67,500 | 3 | $30,384 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to raise funds to provide support for the community of Boca Grande and its not-for-profit organizations, and to provide scholarships to area students.” Its website describes its broader mission as “the Enlightenment and Improvement of Our Community.”
Its Community Grant Program supports infrastructure, local organizations, and area schools. Examples of supported organizations include The Island School, which describes its mission as providing an educational program with enhanced scholastic momentum and a commitment to high academic standards and community development; Royal Palm Players, which says it provides live theater and drama education to enrich the quality of life; and Boca Grande Historical Society, which says it works to deepen understanding of Gasparilla Island’s history and preserve regional memorabilia.
The scholarship program provides financial support to eligible students pursuing university, college, trade, or vocational education. The Club reports that scholarship recipients receive personalized advocacy and that funds are sent directly to students.
Grantmaking
The Club’s programs include annual spring community grants to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations located in Boca Grande or serving the Boca Grande community, and scholarships for eligible post-secondary students. The website lists organizations including Barrier Island Parks Society, Boca Grande Fire Rescue District, Boca Grande Preschool, Gasparilla Island Conservation & Improvement Association, Mote Marine, and The Island School among community grant recipients.
For 2024, the Club reported awarding $291,000 to 49 scholarship recipients. Its website says regular-semester scholarship support is $3,125 per semester for up to eight semesters, with additional summer funding available; total support can reach $26,000 per student. These scholarships are for students, not grants to outside organizations.
In 2022, The Island School received $20,000, Royal Palm Players received $13,807, and Boca Grande Historical Society received $10,000. The IRS filing data lists a grant count of zero for each of 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 IRS filing lists:
- Meg Pierce — President
- Connie Duckworth — 2nd Vice President
- Kathy LaPoint — 1st Vice President
- Julie Newell — Treasurer
- Ann Poucher — Recording Secretary
- Lori Coerver — Corresponding Secretary
- Loulie Mauran — Sustainer Representative
- Mary Hoffman — Membership Chair
Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc is led by Meg Pierce, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meg Pierce
President
Recording Se → 1st Vice President, 2021
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hoffman
Membership C
Treasurer → Membership C, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Poucher
Recording Se
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Lapoint
1st Vice President
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loulie Mauran
Sustainer Re
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Duckworth
2nd Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Newell
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Coerver
Corresp. Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Courtney Borntraeger (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathy Gregg (2022–2024) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Debe Lykes (2023–2024) — Corresp. Secretary
- Former: Chris Reecher (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Meg Taylor (2021–2023) — Recording Se
- Former: Fran Edwardson (2020–2021) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Debbie Lilly (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathy Berry (2020) — Past President
- Former: Kathy Courtney (2020) — Correspondin
- Former: Victoria Winterer (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc
How much does Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc give each year?
Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc gave $509K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $336K across 11 grants.
What is Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc's typical grant size?
Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $56,546, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc give grants?
Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Grande, FL (9 grants).
Does Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations & Program" (7 grants).
Who are Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc's largest grantees?
Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc's largest 2025 grantees include United Methodist Church Boca Grande ($301,500), Friends of Boca Grande Community CT ($110,000) and Boca Grande Preschool ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc?
Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $852K.
What does Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to raise funds to provide support for the community of Boca Grande and its not-for-profit organizations, and to provide scholarships to area students.” Its website describes its broader mission as “the Enlightenment and Improvement of Our Community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc?
For community grants, applications are sent to previous grantees in early February, with a March 1 deadline. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc's EIN?
Boca Grande Woman's Club Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1727546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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