Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines
GOLF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is a public charity based in Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 2015, it supports the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and serves as the host charitable organization for one or more charity golf tournaments in the greater Des Moines area.
Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines at a glance
In short: Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines gave $9.9M across 81 grants in 2025 (avg $123K), mostly in Iowa. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,947,920
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 81
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $122,814
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $137,500
- Total assets
- $2,760,577
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (28 of 81, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 93905, Des Moines, IA 50393-3905
Phone: (515) 279-4653
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Des Moines Metro Opera ($188K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
392 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 300 grants of 392 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated tournament purpose centers on the greater Des Moines area and the economic vitality and quality of life of central Iowa. Its Birdies for Charity program supports 501(c)(3) charities benefiting children throughout Iowa. In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa and 3% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 28 of 81 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $117K; repeat grants $126K. How we count
Medians: $138K first-time, $138K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.0M (2019) to $9.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 81 grants totaling $9.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Metro Opera Indianola, IA | General Operations | $187,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $138,500 |
| Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $137,600 |
| The Actuarial Foundation Schaumburg, IL | General Operations | $137,600 |
| Asap After School Arts Program Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $137,500 |
| Avenue Scholars Des Moines Council Bluffs, IA | General Operations | $137,500 |
| Ballet Des Moines West Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $137,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $137,500 |
| Broadlawns Medical Center Foundation Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $137,500 |
| Can Play West Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $137,500 |
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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 | $2,760,577 | $16,415,311 | $16,691,029 | $9,947,920 | 81 | $48,875 |
| 2024 | $2,579,200 | $14,614,420 | $14,618,934 | $8,498,468 | 74 | $44,473 |
| 2023 | $2,364,337 | $13,693,555 | $13,625,401 | $6,888,261 | 79 | $28,995 |
| 2022 | $1,974,418 | $13,955,804 | $13,815,122 | $6,979,506 | 81 | $-49,702 |
| 2021 | $1,241,409 | $13,055,927 | $12,786,482 | $6,829,962 | 77 | $35,601 |
| 2020 | $4,451,623 | $8,017,283 | $7,995,806 | $6,232,284 | 70 | $11,084 |
| 2019 | $5,701,492 | $11,405,743 | $11,451,345 | $5,002,257 | 73 | $21,317 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and serve as the host charitable organization for one or more charity golf tournaments in the greater Des Moines area.”
Birdies for Charity provides financial support to 501(c)(3) charities benefiting children throughout Iowa. The foundation also distributes funds to other 501(c)(3) charities through Birdies for Charity and Fore Our Kids. In 2025, its grantees included organizations working in arts and culture, youth education, health care, and family support. For example, Des Moines Metro Opera describes its mission as creating theatrical experiences and learning opportunities; Junior Achievement of Central Iowa says it empowers youth with entrepreneurial and financial capabilities; and Mercy Foundation of Des Moines, Iowa describes its work as serving communities through a healing presence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 81 grants totaling $9,947,920. Grant amounts ranged from $6,875 to $187,500, with a median of $137,500. The largest grant was $187,500 to Des Moines Metro Opera for general operations. Other large grants included $138,500 to Junior Achievement of Central Iowa and $137,600 each to Blank Children’s Hospital and The Actuarial Foundation, all for general operations. The Actuarial Foundation describes its mission as advancing math education through the resources of the actuarial community.
In fiscal year 2024, Tournament Charity Partners received a total of $340,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors:
- Ken McCullum — Chair and Director
- Jo Christine Miles — President and Director
- Kristi Knous — Vice-Chair and Director
- Tiffany Tauscheck — Secretary and Director
- Dan Houston — Treasurer and Director
- Emily Abbas — Director
- Lindsay Chase — Director
- Greg Edwards — Director
- H Lynn Horak — Director
- Kathryn Kunert — Director
Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines is led by Jo Christine Miles, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 20 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jo Christine Miles
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken McCullum
Chair & Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Sather
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Houston
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Stark
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Edwards
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Knous
Vice Chair & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike McCoy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Willis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Tekolste
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suku Radia
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Tauscheck
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Kunert
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Wood
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Abbas
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
H. Lynn Horak
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Chase
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike McCormick
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Parson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Lorenzen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Mary Coffin (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Matt Carstens (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jim Adrianse (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lynn Horak (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Grimm (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Nick Cecere (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Dan Abbott (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: David Chivers (2019) — Director
- Former: Kathyrn Kunert (2019) — Director
- Former: Mandi McReynolds (2019) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines
How much does Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines give each year?
Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines gave $9.9M across 81 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8.5M across 74 grants.
What is Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines's typical grant size?
Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines's median grant in 2025 was $137,500, and its average grant was $122,814, across 81 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines that year got $117K on average.
Where does Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines give grants?
Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines gives mostly in Iowa: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (46 grants), West Des Moines, IA (9 grants), Ankeny, IA (3 grants) and Urbandale, IA (3 grants).
Does Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (81 of 81) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines's largest grantees?
Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines's largest 2025 grantees include Des Moines Metro Opera ($187,500), Junior Achievement of Central Iowa ($138,500) and Blank Children's Hospital ($137,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 5% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines?
Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.4M.
What does Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and serve as the host charitable organization for one or more charity golf tournaments in the greater Des Moines area.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines?
Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines's EIN?
Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2651226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/golf-charitable-foundation-of-greater-des-moines-morg_81a9c69f133c4a768fc239b8c476a0b7
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