The LPGA Foundation
The LPGA Foundation is a public charity based in Daytona Beach, Florida, formed in 1991. It supports junior golf programs, scholarships, and financial assistance for people in the golf community, with a stated mission to inspire, empower, and transform the lives of girls and women through golf.
The LPGA Foundation at a glance
In short: The LPGA Foundation gave $307K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Ohio. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $306,900
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,690
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,650
- Total assets
- $11,086,038
- +9.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The LPGA Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 International Golf Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Phone: (386) 274-6200
Website: https://lpga.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from The LPGA Foundation
Dolores Hope Financial Assistance Initiative Grant
The LPGA Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Marge Burns Educational Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Marilynn Smith Scholarship Grant
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Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The LPGA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clearview Legacy Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $307K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 73 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. Ohio accounted for 65%, California 10%, North Carolina 8%, Georgia 6%, and Illinois 3%. The listed recipients also included organizations in New Jersey, Kentucky, Washington, D.C., and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The LPGA Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2020) to $489K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clearview Legacy Foundation Canton, OH | Scholarship | $200,000 |
| The SCGA Foundation Studio City, CA | Girls Golf Support | $30,500 |
| Girls Golf of America Inc Greensboro, NC | Girls Golf Support | $25,000 |
| Women in Golf Foundation Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| Western Golf Association Glenview, IL | Girls Golf | $8,000 |
| Inspiring Greatness in You Covington, GA | Girls Golf | $7,300 |
| Renaissance Junior Golf Inc Vauxhall, NJ | Girls Golf | $6,500 |
| World of Golf Foundation Crestview Hills, KY | Girls Golf | $6,500 |
| Kimngolf LLC Washington, DC | Girls Golf | $5,500 |
| National Alliance Jupiter, FL | Girls Golf | $5,100 |
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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 | $11,086,038 | $10,482,084 | $10,736,443 | $306,900 | 10 | $300,295 |
| 2023 | $10,088,757 | $11,606,595 | $10,748,858 | $489,475 | 18 | $173,578 |
| 2022 | $8,292,695 | $9,429,428 | $9,363,821 | $440,205 | 20 | $131,158 |
| 2021 | $9,352,661 | $8,926,297 | $9,104,703 | $344,825 | 18 | $216,946 |
| 2020 | $8,215,855 | $2,765,641 | $2,722,942 | $75,600 | 7 | $117,489 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is “to inspire, empower and transform the lives of girls and women through the game of golf.” Its filing says scholarship eligibility can include financial need and efforts to increase representation of communities traditionally underrepresented in golf. It also describes funding junior golf programs and providing assistance to qualified people experiencing hardship.
In 2024, the Foundation supported organizations with purposes including girls’ golf and scholarships. The SCGA Foundation describes its mission as building an inclusive golf community where Southern California children can benefit from golf. Girls Golf of America says it provides a nationwide competition pathway for girls. Women in Golf Foundation says it creates opportunities for females through programs developing leadership and life skills while they learn competitive golf. Western Golf Association says it promotes and supports caddies who have received the Evans Scholarship, conducts tournaments benefiting the Evans Scholars Foundation, and promotes golf.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 10 grants totaling $306,900. Grants ranged from $5,100 to $200,000, with a median of $7,650. The largest awards included $200,000 to Clearview Legacy Foundation for scholarships, $30,500 to The SCGA Foundation for girls’ golf support, and $25,000 to Girls Golf of America Inc. for girls’ golf support. Other listed recipients included Women in Golf Foundation ($12,500; scholarship) and Western Golf Association ($8,000; girls’ golf).
The Foundation’s website lists grant programs including the Goldie Bateson Scholarship, Dana Rader Leadership Fund, Dolores Hope Financial Assistance Initiative Fund, Marge Burns Educational Grant, Renee Powell Access Grant, Renee Powell Education Grant, Dr. Dede Owens Education and Research Fund, and The LPGA Amateurs Women on Par Grant. Program information updated February 23, 2026, lists the Dolores Hope Financial Assistance Initiative, Renee Powell Education Grant, and Marge Burns Educational Grants as active. The Renee Powell Education Grant is described as supporting female African American LPGA Professionals pursuing certification; the Marge Burns grant assists LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals with certification-program expenses. The Dolores Hope initiative is described as assisting LPGA members and others in the golf industry facing qualifying hardship.
For junior-golf grants, the Foundation says it requires an application and a final report on how funds were spent. It says it requests receipts from financial-assistance grantees and generally sends scholarship funds directly to universities for grantees’ benefit. The filing notes that some smaller grants were not monitored because of cost effectiveness and materiality.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mollie Marcoux Samaan as commissioner and Nancy Henderson as president. Listed trustees were Vicki Goetze-Ackerman, Miriam Hernandez-Kakol, Jacqueline Nickelberry, Jose Tomas, Lynette Vanderwarker, Cheyenne Woods, and Louise Ball. Susan Pikitch was listed as chair.
The LPGA Foundation is led by Nancy Henderson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Henderson
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Pikitch
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Goetze-Ackerman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheyenne Woods
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Nickelberry
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Zacamy
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Ball
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Wilkerson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Tomas
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynette Vanderwarker
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Hernandez-Kakol
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Milthorpe
Former Officer
Treasurer → Former Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marian Moore
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mollie Marcoux Samaan
Commissioner
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Salter
Executive Vice President of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Erin Hamrick (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Scott McMillen (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Stinson (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Hilary Touhy (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Hilary Tuohy (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Allan Tanenbaum (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Christina Zacamy (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Marvol Barnard (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Whan (2020–2021) — Commissioner
- Former: Ron Ciesla (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sharon Ritchey (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sue Towsen (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 The LPGA Foundation
How much does The LPGA Foundation give each year?
The LPGA Foundation gave $307K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $489K across 18 grants.
What is The LPGA Foundation's typical grant size?
The LPGA Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,650, and its average grant was $30,690, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The LPGA Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The LPGA Foundation give grants?
The LPGA Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and North Carolina (8%).
Does The LPGA Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The LPGA Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Girls Golf" (6 grants).
Who are The LPGA Foundation's largest grantees?
The LPGA Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Clearview Legacy Foundation ($200,000), The SCGA Foundation ($30,500) and Girls Golf of America Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The LPGA Foundation?
The LPGA Foundation reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.5M.
What does The LPGA Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is “to inspire, empower and transform the lives of girls and women through the game of golf.” Its filing says scholarship eligibility can include financial need and efforts to increase representation of communities traditionally underrepresented in golf. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The LPGA Foundation?
The LPGA Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check lpga.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The LPGA Foundation's EIN?
The LPGA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3085528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The LPGA Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lpga-foundation-morg_8163a5f5cb754daeb608cc41f387083a
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