The League Club Inc
The League Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Naples, Florida, founded in 1986. The organization comprises approximately 600 educated and influential women who are current or former members of Junior Leagues affiliated with The Association of Junior Leagues International. The League Club operates as a grant-giving organization dedicated to strengthening communities in Southwest Florida through member engagement and philanthropic support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$683K
+17.1% YoY
Grant Count
35
+6.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+10.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The League Club strengthens communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism, and philanthropy.
Primary Funding Focus Areas:
- Arts education and participation opportunities, with emphasis on underserved students
- Environmental education and natural resource conservation strategies
- Educational outcomes enhancement for children and adults
- Access to critical care services impacting behavioral and physical health
- Human services supporting at-risk residents
The organization also gives special consideration to projects that create innovative programs, provide volunteer opportunities, include matching gifts or collaborations, or originate from all-volunteer agencies.
Grantmaking
Recent grants include $50,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, $35,000 to Our Daily Bread Food Pantry Incorporated, $35,000 to ANAs Friends, $60,000 to Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance, $50,000 to Habitat Collier, and $25,000 to Child Care of Southwest Florida.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The League Club provides grants exclusively to nonprofits serving Collier and Lee counties in Southwest Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $1,591,304 (2024)
Total Giving: $682,990 (2024)
Total Revenues: $1,083,298 (2024)
Total Expenses: $946,576 (2024)
Historical Impact: Over 39 years, The League Club has provided more than $8 million in grants to nonprofit organizations in Collier and Lee counties.
Staffing: 1 employee (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,591,304 | $1,450,974 | $1,261,504 |
| Revenue | $1,083,298 | $1,033,976 | $876,322 |
| Expenses | $946,576 | $834,366 | $670,836 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $51,985 | $25,354 | $23,355 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The League Club Inc
Community Trust Fund Grants
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Amount
Varies (examples: $18,144, $20,000, $30,000, $18,500, $20,000+)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Hickory Fund Grant
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Amount
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
The League Club (TLC) Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founders (1986): Daphne Denby, Linda Pfeffer, and Betty Wemple
Current Leadership: Diane Frisicaro, President (as of 2026)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARYANNE LILY | PRESIDENT | 30 | — |
| DONNA LINDBERG | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 20 | — |
| CLAIRE HOPKINS | VP COMMUNITY | 10 | — |
| SUSAN ENLOW | VP COMMUNITY-ELECT | 5 | — |
| CONNIE FULLER | VP EDUCATION | 5 | — |
| SUSAN HARRIS | VP MEMBERSHIP | 5 | — |
| SANDY SNYDER | VP DEVELOPMENT | 5 | — |
| LAURA HEWITT | VP DEVELOPMENT-ELECT | 5 | — |
| SUSAN HICKEY | VP FUNDRAISING | 5 | — |
| ANN BURBIDGE | VP FUNDRAISING-ELECT | 5 | — |
| JILL KETO | VP COMMUNICATIONS | 10 | — |
| ELLEN VANDERBURG | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| KATHY KLINGEN | TREASURER-ELECT | 5 | — |
| CAROL WHITTEMORE | RECORDING SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| DIANE FRISICARO | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| JENNY HAY | AREA MEETINGS | 5 | — |
| CHARLENE BARNETTE | BYLAWS | 5 | — |
| JULIE BLANTON | EVENTS | 5 | — |
| FRAN TAYLOR | COMMUNITY LIAISON | 5 | — |
| JULIE FARRAH | FUTURE PLANNING | 5 | — |
| MARIA ARENDS | HISTORIAN | 5 | — |
| JANE STONE | INTEREST GROUPS | 5 | — |
| ANDREA STEWART | ENDOWMENT CHAIR | 5 | — |
| CARO PARSONS | NEWSLETTER | 5 | — |
| DENISE HADLEY | NOMINATING | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, The League Club awarded $762,000 in grants to nonprofits improving communities in Collier and Lee counties. The organization hosted Naples Tables 2026, a major fundraising event featuring acclaimed interior designer Vern Yip as Guest of Honor. The event included more than fifty tablescapes and sold out, with proceeds supporting local nonprofits.
League Club awards $762K to nonprofits improving communities in Collier,The League Club maintains multiple funding mechanisms including the Community Trust Fund, Circle of Friends patron program, and an Endowment Fund designed to provide permanent financial resources for community improvement.
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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