Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch
The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch is a public charity based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. It describes itself as a group of community leaders committed to service and reports making grants to charitable organizations.
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch at a glance
In short: Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch gave $70K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,500
- -64.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,900
- -36.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $976,392
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch
- How to Apply
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Qualifying nonprofit organizations can apply online. The application process is fully electronic; hard copies are not required.
- Review Cycle
- December 31, 2026.
- Deadline
- December 31, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8374 Market Street 449, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Phone: (941) 870-0002
Website: https://lakewoodranch-rotary.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rotary Club of Fort Myers ($29K). Together the top 5 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 32 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The club is based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Its listed 2020 grantees were located in Bradenton, Sarasota, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $490K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $70K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Fort Myers Fort Myers, FL | General | $29,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee Inc Bradenton, FL | General | $18,000 |
| Our Next Mission Inc Parrish, FL | General | $7,500 |
| Shelterbox Lakewood Ranch, FL | General | $7,500 |
| Disaster Aid USA Inc Lanham, MD | General | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $976,392 | $496,694 | $466,827 | $69,500 | 5 | $18,008 |
| 2024 | $921,215 | $552,042 | $545,008 | $196,288 | 9 | $11,307 |
| 2023 | $1,184,696 | $1,058,224 | $1,024,886 | $489,758 | 13 | $5,689 |
| 2022 | $926,755 | $348,971 | $327,882 | $74,848 | 5 | $7,403 |
| 2021 | $1,006,645 | $161,242 | $93,059 | $9,884 | Total only | $7,041 |
| 2020 | $764,104 | $540,141 | $300,381 | $100,000 | 18 | $2,845 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that Rotary’s mission is “to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.”
Its listed 2020 grantees included organizations whose missions address child abuse prevention and treatment, hospice care, education for at-risk boys, youth self-esteem and civic engagement, economic stability, Parkinson’s disease, and child and family well-being. These are the grantees’ stated missions, rather than a formal list of the club’s funding priorities.
Grantmaking
The club’s 2025, 2024, and 2023 filing data each report zero grants. Separately, the organization stated in its 2023 filing that it gave grants to charitable organizations during the fiscal year ending in 2024.
In 2020, listed grants included $6,000 to Manatee Children’s Services Inc. and $5,000 each to Tidewell Hospice Inc., Child Protection Center Inc., Visible Men Academy Inc., Teen Court of Sarasota Inc., Step Up Suncoast Inc., Neuro Challenge Foundation Inc., and Children First Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lang Woody as president; Anne Ross as vice president; Ryan J Berms as director and president-elect; and Sybil J Porter as director and immediate past president. It also lists Eckhard Kuesters, John Bodenburg, Steven Kelle, Chris Fehr, Robert Grepling, and Jo Ann Shakon as directors.
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch is led by Lang Woody, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lang Woody
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John W. Bodenburg
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sybil J. Porter
Director & Imm. Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Director & Imm. Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eckhard H. Kuesters
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jo Ann Shakon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Grepling
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan J. Berms
Director & President Elect
Director → Director & President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Fehr
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Kelle
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Wingert
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Ross
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie A. Thompson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Carmen Spagnolia (2020–2024) — Imm. Past President
- Former: Joyce Borda (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Poulin (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Donna J. Layrisse (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Barbara A. Jones (2020–2023) — Authorized Agent
- Former: Joseph Langley Wooddy (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Laura Adcock (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Mark Midyett (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Susan Hubbell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christopher Fils (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jerry Long (2022) — Director
- Former: Pamela Schlueter (2022) — Director
- Former: Christi Womack Villalobos (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Paul Oakes (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Joann Shakon (2021) — Director
- Former: Bethany Carr (2020) — Director
- Former: Bob Grepling (2020) — Director
- Former: Ken Kaplan (2020) — Past President
- Former: Paul Hoenle (2020) — Director
- Former: Preston Olinger (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch
How much does Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch give each year?
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch gave $70K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $196K across 9 grants.
What is Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's typical grant size?
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $13,900, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch give grants?
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch gives mostly in Florida: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (11%).
Does Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's largest grantees?
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's largest 2025 grantees include Rotary Club of Fort Myers ($29,000), Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee Inc ($18,000) and Our Next Mission Inc ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch?
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch reported $976K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $497K.
What does Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch fund?
The organization states that Rotary’s mission is “to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch?
Qualifying nonprofit organizations can apply online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's EIN?
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1119411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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