Golf Fights Cancer Inc
Golf Fights Cancer Inc (GFC) is a public charity based in Norton, Massachusetts. Formed in 2004, it raises funds through charitable golf tournaments and community events and makes targeted grants to cancer-related organizations and programs.
Golf Fights Cancer Inc at a glance
In short: Golf Fights Cancer Inc gave $2.3M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in Massachusetts. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,250,000
- +50.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,182
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $1,001,529
- -6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (14 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Golf Fights Cancer Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard, Norton, MA 02766
Phone: (774) 430-9060
Website: https://golffightscancer.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Golf Fights Cancer Inc
Who Golf Fights Cancer Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($460K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 114 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Massachusetts (68%), followed by Florida (16%), New York (11%), Rhode Island (3%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Golf Fights Cancer Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 33 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $87K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $968K (2020) to $2.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Towards the Center for Neuro-Oncology for Glioblastoma Research | $460,000 |
| Detectogether Westborough, MA | Teaching people how to detect cancer early and be active partners in their healthcare | $225,000 |
| One Mission Westborough, MA | Enhancing the lives of cancer patients and their families | $175,000 |
| Let's Win Pancreatic New York, NY | Breaking down barriers between patients, doctors, and researchers so pancreatic cancer patients have info about the best treatment options | $150,000 |
| Uf Health Gainesville, FL | Towards the next gen stem cell immunotherapy for pediatric gliomas project | $135,000 |
| Beat Childhood Cancer Braintree, MA | Expanding the Ewing Sarcoma Precision Medicine Program | $100,000 |
| Chandler Chicco Agency LLC New York, NY | Funding the boston black men's prostate cancer public health campaign | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Cancer outcomes research and education (CORE) palliative care program | $100,000 |
| Marisa's Mission Braintree, MA | Removing financial barriers and providing emotional support during cancer treatment | $91,500 |
| Dreams Come True Jacksonville, FL | Sponsoring 15 dreams to bring hope and joy to pediatric cancer patients and their families living in northeast Florida | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,001,529 | $3,155,095 | $3,135,985 | $2,250,000 | 33 | $55,910 |
| 2023 | $1,073,180 | $2,045,175 | $2,040,638 | $1,495,069 | 28 | $550 |
| 2022 | $808,940 | $2,277,757 | $2,388,819 | $1,845,550 | 21 | $-22,739 |
| 2021 | $1,029,762 | $2,173,492 | $2,157,628 | $1,701,000 | 18 | $1,033 |
| 2020 | $900,252 | $1,385,779 | $1,305,113 | $968,000 | 14 | $6,035 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GFC’s mission is to harness the passion and generosity of golfers to raise funds for cancer-related organizations and families affected by cancer. Its five stated priorities are Early Detection & Education, Palliative Care, Patient & Family Support, Research, and Treatment Access. GFC supports cancer-related 501(c)(3) nonprofits through targeted donations for services, equipment, research, and amenities.
GFC’s grant criteria emphasize projects that can make a transformational difference, including early-stage projects and harder-to-fund or underfunded needs. It also prioritizes collaboration, organizational financial and programmatic capacity, active board leadership, and measurable impact.
Grantee examples illustrate the range of work supported. One Mission describes its work as helping children and families through pediatric cancer, including by reducing the stress of hospital stays and providing emotional and financial support. Marisa’s Mission says it supports patients and families affected by cancer. Family Reach describes providing non-medical financial support to families facing cancer, including help with basic needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, GFC awarded $2,250,000 across 33 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $460,000, with a median of $35,000. The largest awards included $460,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for glioblastoma research, $225,000 to DetecTogether for cancer-detection education, $175,000 to One Mission to enhance the lives of cancer patients and families, and $150,000 to Let’s Win Pancreatic to improve patients’ access to information about treatment options.
Other 2024 grants included $135,000 to UF Health for a pediatric glioma immunotherapy project; $100,000 each to Beat Childhood Cancer, Chandler Chicco Agency LLC, and Massachusetts General Hospital; and $91,500 to Marisa’s Mission. GFC’s reported annual grant totals were $1,495,069 in 2023 and $1,845,550 in 2022. Its grant history lists $2,000,000 in grants for 2025.
GFC’s grant program is listed as currently open. The organization says grant payments are accompanied by a cover letter specifying designations and restrictions, and recipient organizations must provide stewardship reports showing that funds were used as intended.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian Oates as chairman and co-founder, Eric Baldwin as vice president, Jay Monahan as co-founder, and Michelle Marseglia as treasurer. Directors listed are John Dias, Ted Duffy, Jack Hoppin, Lisa Kavalieros, Dianne Lynch, and Jim McCloud. The organization’s website identifies Cheryl McGuire as executive director.
Golf Fights Cancer Inc is led by Cheryl McGuire, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl McGuire
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$96K (2020) → $148K (2024)
Brian Oates
Chairman & Co-Founder
Chairman → Chairman & Co-Founder, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charley Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Lynch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim McCloud
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Dias
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Wolf
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Monahan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kavalieros
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Duffy
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Hoppin
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Baldwin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Monahan
Co-Founder
Co Founder → Co-Founder, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Marseglia
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brian Mulvey (2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Casey (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Skip Fuller (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $148K, to Cheryl McGuire (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Golf Fights Cancer Inc
How much does Golf Fights Cancer Inc give each year?
Golf Fights Cancer Inc gave $2.3M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 28 grants.
What is Golf Fights Cancer Inc's typical grant size?
Golf Fights Cancer Inc's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $68,182, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Golf Fights Cancer Inc that year got $43K on average.
Where does Golf Fights Cancer Inc give grants?
Golf Fights Cancer Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), Westborough, MA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Braintree, MA (2 grants).
Does Golf Fights Cancer Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Golf Fights Cancer Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Golf Fights Cancer Inc's largest grantees?
Golf Fights Cancer Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($460,000), Detectogether ($225,000) and One Mission ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Golf Fights Cancer Inc?
Golf Fights Cancer Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does Golf Fights Cancer Inc fund?
GFC’s mission is to harness the passion and generosity of golfers to raise funds for cancer-related organizations and families affected by cancer. Its five stated priorities are Early Detection & Education, Palliative Care, Patient & Family Support, Research, and Treatment Access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Golf Fights Cancer Inc?
Golf Fights Cancer Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check golffightscancer.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Golf Fights Cancer Inc's EIN?
Golf Fights Cancer Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1987772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Golf Fights Cancer Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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