Santa Maria Country Club
The Santa Maria Country Club was affiliated with the Santa Maria Knights of Columbus. The Santa Maria Country Club consisted of a building and 12 acre property that the community could rent for all types of family events, recreational events, and fundraising events. The Mission was to provide opportunity to the community to enhance the social welfare of all near the Club.
Santa Maria Country Club at a glance
In short: Santa Maria Country Club gave $173K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $35K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $172,984
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- Average grant
- $34,597
- Median grant
- $24,984
- Primary geography
- Missouri (86% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Santa Maria Country Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Saint Andrew Catholic Church ($50K). Together the top 5 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Andrew Catholic Church Saint Louis, MO | The parish needed a new furnace and that was the purpose of the grant. | $50,000 |
| Santa Maria Knights of Columbus 2619 Saint Louis, MO | The purpose of this grant for the Santa Maria Knights of Columbus Council to set up an endowed scholarship help children in need. | $50,000 |
| Dogs for Our Brave Saint Louis, MO | The purpose of the grant was to support the work of Dogs For Our Brave agency. They train dogs to be service animals to our Veterans who need daily assistance in their home. | $24,984 |
| Saint Judes Children Hospital Memphis, TN | The purpose of the grant was to assist in the mission of Saint Jude Hospital in helping sick children. | $24,000 |
| Meet Life Phase II Kelso, MO | The purpose of this grant was to help with the purchase of Ultrsound equipment to be sent to needy hospitals. | $24,000 |
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About Santa Maria Country Club
Based on IRS filings
Santa Maria Country Club is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $173K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Santa Maria Country Club is led by Lawrence Fusco, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lawrence Fusco
President
New on the 2021 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James VonderHaar
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin OSullivan
Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Cunningham
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Santa Maria Country Club
How much does Santa Maria Country Club give each year?
Santa Maria Country Club gave $173K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Santa Maria Country Club's typical grant size?
Santa Maria Country Club's median grant in 2021 was $24,984, and its average grant was $34,597, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Santa Maria Country Club give grants?
Santa Maria Country Club gives mostly in Missouri: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (3 grants).
Does Santa Maria Country Club give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Santa Maria Country Club's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Santa Maria Country Club's largest grantees?
Santa Maria Country Club's largest 2021 grantees include Saint Andrew Catholic Church ($50,000), Santa Maria Knights of Columbus 2619 ($50,000) and Dogs for Our Brave ($24,984), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Santa Maria Country Club?
Santa Maria Country Club is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Saint Louis, MO.
What is Santa Maria Country Club's EIN?
Santa Maria Country Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6135543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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