Golfers' Charitable Association Inc
Golfers’ Charitable Association Inc. is a Form 990 public charity based in Towson, Maryland. It supports organizations serving children and youth in the Baltimore area, with the funder’s website describing a focus on education, social programs, and youth encountering health issues.
Golfers' Charitable Association Inc at a glance
In short: Golfers' Charitable Association Inc gave $86K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,576
- +104.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,131
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,300
- Total assets
- $842,826
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Golfers' Charitable Association Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The funder accepts unsolicited requests. Its grant-request page says the 2026 application deadline has passed and advises prospective applicants to check back in early 2027. The application information calls for a detailed description of the request and its importance, a detailed cost breakdown, 501(c)(3) paperwork, brief organizational financial statements, and the percentage of the grant that would support low- or moderate-income youth. Past recipients are asked to provide results of the support, such as pictures, videos, or a letter of appreciation.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 deadline of June 1 has passed. The website says to check back in early 2027 for the next application cycle.
- Deadline
- The 2026 deadline of June 1 has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 5404, Towson, MD 21285
Phone: (410) 825-0938
Website: https://golferscharitable.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 Golfers' Charitable Association Inc
Who Golfers' Charitable Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mother Seton Academy ($9K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder describes its focus as the greater Baltimore area in Maryland. All 12 grants reported for 2024 went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Golfers' Charitable Association Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $253K (2019). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mother Seton Academy Baltimore, MD | Promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility | $9,356 |
| Women's Education Alliance Towson, MD | Promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility | $8,500 |
| Christo Rey Jesuit High School Baltimore, MD | Promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility | $8,000 |
| YMCA of Central Maryland Baltimore, MD | Promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility | $7,800 |
| St Ignatius Academy Baltimore, MD | Promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility | $7,500 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project Cockeysville, MD | Promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility | $7,500 |
| 2ND Chances Ministry Worldwide Baltimore, MD | Promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility | $7,100 |
| The Loyola School Baltimore, MD | Promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility | $6,750 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Baltimore, MD | Promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility | $6,500 |
| Brown Memorial Tutoring Program Baltimore, MD | Promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility | $6,000 |
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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 | $842,826 | $171,448 | $159,381 | $85,576 | 12 | $27,699 |
| 2023 | $747,776 | $108,094 | $129,709 | $41,762 | 6 | $9,769 |
| 2022 | $655,277 | $132,925 | $174,972 | $65,800 | 8 | $42,337 |
| 2021 | $866,001 | $127,279 | $150,562 | $32,181 | 5 | $21,605 |
| 2020 | $905,868 | $20,512 | $34,026 | $10,000 | 1 | $16,721 |
| 2019 | $897,334 | $232,035 | $299,108 | $252,537 | 22 | $17,863 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing states its mission is “to positively impact youth within the Baltimore area by making contributions that fund worthwhile projects through charitable organizations.” The website describes support for organizations that help underprivileged youth in the greater Baltimore area, prioritizing capital needs while considering operational support when appropriate.
Examples of grantees’ work include Women’s Education Alliance, which says it provides scholarships and school support services for economically disadvantaged students in Catholic community schools in Baltimore City; Baltimore Hunger Project, which says it provides food and resources to children facing food insecurity; and Comfort Cases, which says it provides essential and comfort items to youth entering foster care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the funder awarded 12 grants totaling $85,576. Grant amounts ranged from $5,070 to $9,356, with a median of $7,300. The largest awards included Mother Seton Academy ($9,356), Women’s Education Alliance ($8,500), Christo Rey Jesuit High School ($8,000), YMCA of Central Maryland ($7,800), and St. Ignatius Academy ($7,500). Other 2024 recipients included Baltimore Hunger Project ($7,500), 2nd Chances Ministry Worldwide ($7,100), The Loyola School ($6,750), Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($6,500), Brown Memorial Tutoring Program ($6,000), Comfort Cases ($5,500), and The First Tee of Baltimore ($5,070). The filing lists the purpose for these awards as promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam Ariosa as president; Doug Sawyer as secretary; Samuel Owens as treasurer; and John Pauliny as assistant treasurer. It lists Brad Miller, Brendan Baloh, Brett Chottiner, Elizabeth Sieck, Evan Krometis, and Gene Ostendorf as members.
Golfers' Charitable Association Inc is led by Adam Ariosa, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Ariosa
President
Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Chottiner
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Sieck
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan J. Krometis
Member
Assistant Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene Ostendorf
Member
President → Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Tansey
Member
Vice President → Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Naylor
Member
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Pauliny
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin B. Cooper
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ariosa
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Sawyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Brando
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ariosa
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tristan Balcer
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Baloh
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hurwitz
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Owens
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Miller
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Chiodo
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: James Owens (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Sinclair Eaddy (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Brian Gracie (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Craig L. Martin (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Wade Barnes (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Thomas Smyth (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Sheridan Fields (2020) — Member
- Former: C. Douglas Sawyer (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Matt Mueller (2019) — Member
- Former: Matt Swiger (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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' Charitable Association Inc
How much does Golfers' Charitable Association Inc give each year?
Golfers' Charitable Association Inc gave $86K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $42K across 6 grants.
What is Golfers' Charitable Association Inc's typical grant size?
Golfers' Charitable Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,300, and its average grant was $7,131, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Golfers' Charitable Association Inc give grants?
Golfers' Charitable Association Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (8 grants) and Cockeysville, MD (2 grants).
Does Golfers' Charitable Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Golfers' Charitable Association Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Golfers' Charitable Association Inc's largest grantees?
Golfers' Charitable Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mother Seton Academy ($9,356), Women's Education Alliance ($8,500) and Christo Rey Jesuit High School ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Golfers' Charitable Association Inc?
Golfers' Charitable Association Inc reported $843K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $171K.
What does Golfers' Charitable Association Inc fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing states its mission is “to positively impact youth within the Baltimore area by making contributions that fund worthwhile projects through charitable organizations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Golfers' Charitable Association Inc?
The funder accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Golfers' Charitable Association Inc's EIN?
Golfers' Charitable Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6074460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Golfers' Charitable Association Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- 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 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Golfers' Charitable Association Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/golfers-charitable-association-inc-morg_f663cb93a25443eead94101808097ee4
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