Golfers Against Cancer Inc
To raise money for cancer research and honor friends and families battling all forms of cancer.
Golfers Against Cancer Inc at a glance
In short: Golfers Against Cancer Inc gave $382K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $64K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $381,960
- -6.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $63,660
- -6.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $88,772
- -36.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (54% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Golfers Against Cancer Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Golfers Against Cancer Inc
Who Golfers Against Cancer Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Colorado Foundation ($125K). Together the top 6 received $382K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 28 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Golfers Against Cancer Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $194K (2021) to $553K (2022). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $382K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | Cancer Research | $125,000 |
| Molecular Jackhammer Cancer Therapeutics Institute Missouri City, TX | Cancer Research | $77,000 |
| UT MD Anderson Houston, TX | Cancer Research | $50,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc Boston, MA | Cancer Research | $50,000 |
| Houston Methodist Houston, TX | Cancer Research | $49,960 |
| University of Houston Houston, TX | Cancer Research | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $88,772 | $477,168 | $418,625 | $381,960 | 6 | $3,940 |
| 2025 | $140,229 | $420,337 | $445,387 | $410,000 | 6 | $1,171 |
| 2024 | $55,278 | $450,796 | $433,109 | $420,000 | 5 | $463 |
| 2023 | $37,591 | $310,087 | $354,973 | $340,000 | 5 | $143 |
| 2022 | $82,477 | $408,112 | $571,099 | $553,165 | 6 | $83 |
| 2021 | $245,464 | $333,198 | $224,535 | $193,643 | 3 | $178 |
| 2020 | $171,696 | $456,614 | $497,224 | $475,000 | 8 | $35 |
About Golfers Against Cancer Inc
Based on IRS filings
Golfers Against Cancer Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Montgomery, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $89K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $382K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Golfers Against Cancer Inc is led by Kristen Eakes, Gala Chair on the 2026 filing; none of the 13 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kristen Eakes
Gala Chair
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Granich
Director
Co-Chairman → President, 2025
President → Director, 2026
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Jones
Tournament Director
Director → Tournament Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Heimenz
Beneficiary Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Longpre
Advisory Board Member
Director → Advisory Board, 2025
Advisory Board → Advisory Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Jonson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Mason
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dagmar Reilly
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Winkler
Advisory Board Member
Director → Advisory Board, 2025
Advisory Board → Advisory Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Mason
Sponsorship Acquisitions
Director → Sponsorship Acquisitions, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Glazar
Marketing Support
Marketing → Marketing Support, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miles Charlesworth
Tournament Committee
Event Director → Tournament Committee, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamra Zubik
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (57)
- Former: Bobby Jones (2020–2025) — Founding Father
- Former: Dan McIntyre (2020–2025) — Founding Father
- Former: Rod Felts (2020–2025) — Founding Father
- Former: Brian Raiborn (2023–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Amylynn Liller (2024–2025) — Tournament
- Former: Bob Drucker (2024–2025) — Founding Father
- Former: Tanner Mizell (2024–2025) — Community Outreach
- Former: Ashley Sewell (2025) — Board Member
- Former: Ava Vickery (2025) — Board Member
- Former: Cecile Shewfelt (2025) — Board Member
- Former: Jordan Jones (2025) — Board Member
- Former: Laurie Ducey Meyers (2025) — Board Member
- Former: Madison Hiemenz (2025) — Beneficiaries
- Former: Melissa Sellers (2025) — Volunteer Coordinator
- Former: Michael Maher (2025) — Advisory Board
- Former: Pat Weston (2025) — Founding Father
- Former: Berry Sachs (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Bj Hinson (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Bob Spinetti (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: D'artagnan Bebel (2020–2024) — Director - Honorary
- Former: David Murphy (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Gary Green (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: George McLellan (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Karen Fennel (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Jamros (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Scott Pearson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Bill Essay (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Justin Corbin (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Melissa King (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Randee Bernal (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Anthony Raffa (2024) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Friedman (2024) — Director
- Former: John Hayter (2024) — Director
- Former: Staci Lewis (2024) — Director
- Former: Tina Vogul (2024) — Director
- Former: Betsy Woutas (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Dross (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Everett Bernal (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff Friedman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lynn Dagar (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Harris (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tony Raffa (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Kirby (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Carrey Ranney (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Chuck Cox (2023) — Director
- Former: Jeanna Merkle (2023) — Director
- Former: Katie Gold (2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Strejc (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Carl Baker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ginny Elkins Nash (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Whitt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kate Golden (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Laurie McNulty Ducey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bill Clary (2021) — Director
- Former: Bob Joyce (2020) — Director
- Former: Brian Clary (2020) — Director
- Former: John Longpre' (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Golfers Against Cancer Inc
How much does Golfers Against Cancer Inc give each year?
Golfers Against Cancer Inc gave $382K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $410K across 6 grants.
What is Golfers Against Cancer Inc's typical grant size?
Golfers Against Cancer Inc's median grant in 2026 was $50,000, and its average grant was $63,660, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Golfers Against Cancer Inc give grants?
Golfers Against Cancer Inc gives mostly in Texas: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (33%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants).
Does Golfers Against Cancer Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Golfers Against Cancer Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cancer Research" (6 grants).
Who are Golfers Against Cancer Inc's largest grantees?
Golfers Against Cancer Inc's largest 2026 grantees include University of Colorado Foundation ($125,000), Molecular Jackhammer Cancer Therapeutics Institute ($77,000) and UT MD Anderson ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Golfers Against Cancer Inc?
Golfers Against Cancer Inc reported $89K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $477K.
What is Golfers Against Cancer Inc?
Golfers Against Cancer Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Montgomery, TX. It holds $89K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Golfers Against Cancer Inc's EIN?
Golfers Against Cancer Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0574871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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