GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc
GFWC Naples Woman’s Club Inc is a public charity based in Naples, Florida. Formed in 1932, it supports the community through philanthropic activities and volunteer services, including scholarships and awards to individuals and organizations.
GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc at a glance
In short: GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc gave $481K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $48K). 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $481,085
- +45.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,109
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $3,248,057
- +4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 570 Park Street, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: (239) 262-6331
Website: https://gfwcnapleswomansclub.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 GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc
Who GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation Collier County ($313K). Together the top 10 received $481K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 55 (89%).
Is GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $73K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2020) to $481K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $481K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Collier County | — | $312,500 |
| David Lawerence Center | — | $57,985 |
| Warrior Homes of Collier Inc | — | $25,000 |
| Youth Haven | — | $20,100 |
| St Matthews House | — | $20,000 |
| Fun Time Early Childhood Academie | — | $15,000 |
| Providence House | — | $10,000 |
| Ana's Friends Inc | — | $8,000 |
| The Immokalee Foundation | — | $7,000 |
| Florida Lions Eye Clinic | — | $5,500 |
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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 | $3,248,057 | $1,043,188 | $709,931 | $481,085 | 10 | $431,398 |
| 2024 | $3,114,779 | $633,261 | $575,344 | $330,328 | 9 | $121,889 |
| 2023 | $2,955,910 | $393,860 | $722,912 | $412,656 | 4 | $-10,723 |
| 2022 | $3,060,056 | $726,508 | $626,501 | $387,040 | 20 | $144,249 |
| 2021 | $3,376,269 | $554,923 | $520,196 | $301,087 | 12 | $259,541 |
| 2020 | $3,009,038 | $1,087,706 | $432,459 | $215,361 | 9 | $69,559 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is “to enhance the community through philanthropic activities and volunteer services.” It describes its scholarships and awards to individuals and organizations as being based on pre-established criteria and standards.
The club’s scholarship program supports students heading to college. The organizations listed among its 2025 grantees include a community foundation, a center, a housing organization, and youth-serving organizations, as indicated by their names.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the club reported 10 grants totaling $481,085. The grants ranged from $5,500 to $312,500, with a median grant of $17,500. Its largest reported grants were $312,500 to Community Foundation Collier County, $57,985 to David Lawrence Center, $25,000 to Warrior Homes of Collier Inc, $20,100 to Youth Haven, and $20,000 to St Matthews House.
Other 2025 grants included $15,000 to Fun Time Early Childhood Academie, $10,000 to Providence House, $8,000 to Ana’s Friends Inc, $7,000 to The Immokalee Foundation, and $5,500 to Florida Lions Eye Clinic.
The club’s scholarship program reports 30 or more recipients per year in recent years. Its program information says that more than $70,000 is awarded annually to various causes, including scholarships. Scholarship recipients have attended colleges across the United States.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Suzanne King as president; Carolyn Kovach as first vice president; Donna Caughman as second vice president; Linda Martin and Karin Skaletsky as third vice presidents; Sheila Mc Hale as fourth vice president; and Karin Staruch as treasurer.
GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc is led by Suzanne King, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Suzanne King
President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2022
1st Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Martin
3rd Vice President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Kovach
1st Vice President
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karin Staruch
Treasurer
New Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Mc Hale
4th Vice President
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Caughman
2nd Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karin Skaletsky
3rd Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Margrit Portaria (2022–2024) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Joni Kruse (2024) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Kirsten Bell (2024) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Patricia Taylor (2020–2023) — Former President
- Former: Diana Wallenstein (2022–2023) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Jean Sheridan (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kathleen Estrem (2022–2023) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Stephanie Pavlik (2022–2023) — Vice President Administrator
- Former: Diane McMeckin (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa Mash (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jalna Maclaren (2020–2021) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Janice Crozier (2020–2021) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Kathy Peppe (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa Bayard (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Sheila McHale (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Hayes (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Valerie White (2020–2021) — 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 GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc
How much does GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc give each year?
GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc gave $481K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $330K across 9 grants.
What is GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc's typical grant size?
GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $48,109, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc that year got $11K on average.
Who are GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc's largest grantees?
GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation Collier County ($312,500), David Lawerence Center ($57,985) and Warrior Homes of Collier Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc?
GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is “to enhance the community through philanthropic activities and volunteer services.” It describes its scholarships and awards to individuals and organizations as being based on pre-established criteria and standards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc?
GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check gfwcnapleswomansclub.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc's EIN?
GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-0907298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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