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Golf to Defeat ALS

Public charity · Grantmaker Peoria, IL EIN: 92-2188256 Website

Golf to Defeat ALS is for charitable purposes only. We raise funds and awareness for als (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as lou gehrig's disease. Through our annual golf outing. Proceeds from the event are donated to our local als association which is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides vital care services and equipment, all free of charge, to those battling als.

Golf to Defeat ALS at a glance

Revenue (2025)
$760
Expenses (2025)
$1,057
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Golf to Defeat ALS funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Chicago

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K1 grant2023 0 grants2025

In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALS Association Chicago, IL—$24,830
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2025—$760$1,057——
2023$2,734$41,732$38,998$24,8301

About Golf to Defeat ALS

Based on IRS filings

Golf to Defeat ALS is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Peoria, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Golf to Defeat ALS is led by Keri Rickey, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Keri Rickey

    President

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Emily Rickey

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erica Rickey

    Co-Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jacob Rickey

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steven Rickey

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 to Defeat ALS

What is Golf to Defeat ALS?

Golf to Defeat ALS is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Peoria, IL.

Where does Golf to Defeat ALS operate?

Golf to Defeat ALS has awarded grants in Illinois.

What is Golf to Defeat ALS's EIN?

Golf to Defeat ALS's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2188256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)

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