Golf Foundation of Kansas City
To preserve the past, support the present and develop the future of the golf community of Kansas city and the surrounding region. This is accomplished by operating the annual watson challenge golf tournament that funds youth scholarships, continuing education grants, turf grass initiatives and history preservation.
Golf Foundation of Kansas City at a glance
In short: Golf Foundation of Kansas City gave $25K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $25K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $25,325
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,325
- Median grant
- $25,325
- Total assets
- $83,231
- +14.1% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Golf Foundation of Kansas City funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Junior Golf Fdn of Greater KC DBA First Tee of Kansas City ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Golf Fdn of Greater KC DBA First Tee of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | To further the mission of the foundation through first tee's programs in providing learning opportunities and educational programs that promote character development through the game of golf. | $25,325 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,231 | $310,941 | $300,657 | $25,325 | 1 |
| 2021 | $72,946 | $195,937 | $158,572 | — | — |
| 2020 | $35,579 | $181,367 | $194,249 | — | — |
| 2019 | $48,461 | $181,726 | $202,697 | — | — |
About Golf Foundation of Kansas City
Based on IRS filings
Golf Foundation of Kansas City is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lenexa, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $83K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Golf Foundation of Kansas City is led by Douglas Habel, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Douglas Habel
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dave Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Doug Albers
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jim Gates
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ron Brewer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Foundation of Kansas City
How much does Golf Foundation of Kansas City give each year?
Golf Foundation of Kansas City gave $25K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
How large is Golf Foundation of Kansas City?
Golf Foundation of Kansas City reported $83K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $311K.
What is Golf Foundation of Kansas City?
Golf Foundation of Kansas City is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lenexa, KS. It holds $83K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Golf Foundation of Kansas City operate?
Golf Foundation of Kansas City has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Golf Foundation of Kansas City's EIN?
Golf Foundation of Kansas City's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0178629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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 May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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