Iowa Golf Association Foundation
The Iowa Golf Association Foundation is the charitable foundation of the Iowa golf association which is the governing body for amateur golf in the state of Iowa. These organizations work to preserve, protect and promote the best interests and spirit of the game of golf for the continued enjoyment of those who love and play it.
Iowa Golf Association Foundation at a glance
In short: Iowa Golf Association Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,000
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,000
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $5,627,394
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Iowa Golf Association Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Quad Cities Life Skills Development Foundation (DBA First Tee Quad Cities ($6K).
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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $10K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Cities Life Skills Development Foundation (DBA First Tee Quad Cities Davenport, IA | Building Renovation and General Support | $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 | $5,627,394 | $657,184 | $248,498 | $6,000 | 1 | $32,022 |
| 2023 | $5,432,572 | $2,863,920 | $137,032 | $10,000 | Total only | $115,638 |
| 2022 | $2,376,209 | $1,025,930 | $102,142 | $9,000 | Total only | $23,303 |
| 2021 | $1,508,279 | $967,228 | $96,695 | $7,000 | Total only | $44,598 |
| 2020 | $620,701 | $97,036 | $82,623 | $8,000 | Total only | $17,506 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Iowa Golf Association Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Golf Association Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iowa Golf Association Foundation is led by Chad Pitts, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chad Pitts
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Jermier
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Burton
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Taylor
Vice President & Director
Secretary & Director → Vice President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leighann Larocca
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Gambaiana
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Klein
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Purcell
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Shull
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Welchans
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: John Matovina (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Ron Van Buskirk (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Pape (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Christensen (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Golf Association Foundation
How much does Iowa Golf Association Foundation give each year?
Iowa Golf Association Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $10K in grants paid.
How large is Iowa Golf Association Foundation?
Iowa Golf Association Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $657K.
What is Iowa Golf Association Foundation?
Iowa Golf Association Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Des Moines, IA. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Iowa Golf Association Foundation operate?
Iowa Golf Association Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Iowa Golf Association Foundation's EIN?
Iowa Golf Association Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1856546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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