Friends of the Western Amateur Inc
Support of the western amateur golf tournament sponsored by the western golf association.
Friends of the Western Amateur Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Western Amateur Inc gave $77K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $77K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $76,514
- +81.3% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $76,514
- +81.3% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $76,514
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Western Amateur Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Western Golf Association ($77K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2019) to $77K (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Golf Association Golf, IL | Annual grant of western amateur golf tournament proceeds to support the western golf association's evans scholars program. | $76,514 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $76,514 | $76,514 | $76,514 | 1 |
| 2019 | $39,868 | $44,715 | $42,195 | 1 |
About Friends of the Western Amateur Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Western Amateur Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Benton Harbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $77K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Western Amateur Inc's 2020 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Andy Mohr
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wirthwein
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Moore
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Burks
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Cole
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Siegler
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Milikan
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Rioux
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Massey
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Albert Anderson (2019) — President
- Former: Bruce Pfaff (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Sally Noe (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Friends of the Western Amateur Inc
How much does Friends of the Western Amateur Inc give each year?
Friends of the Western Amateur Inc gave $77K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $42K across 1 grant.
What is Friends of the Western Amateur Inc?
Friends of the Western Amateur Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Benton Harbor, MI.
Where does Friends of the Western Amateur Inc operate?
Friends of the Western Amateur Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Friends of the Western Amateur Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Western Amateur Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4541141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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