The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc
The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation, inc. Is organized exclusively for charitable purposes. The principal purpose for which the corporation is organized is to receive and administer funds for charitable purposes within the sanibel and captiva island, Florida community, including making distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the united states internal review code of 1986, as amended (or corresponding provision of any future law of the internal revenue service or department of treasury) (the "code"). To provide needs based assistance to individuals and families in accordance with a program, policies and procedures adopted by the board of directors from time to time. In addition, to provide scholarships to those who qualify in accordance with the program adopted by the board of directors.
The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc gave $536K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $89K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $535,500
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $89,250
- -36.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $600,499
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fish of Sanibel ($205K). Together the top 6 received $536K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 23 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $133K (2020) to $699K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $536K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fish of Sanibel Sanibel, FL | — | $205,000 |
| Community Housing & Resources Sanibel, FL | — | $150,000 |
| Ceci Sanibel, FL | — | $75,000 |
| Trailways Camps Inc Fort Myers, FL | — | $50,000 |
| The Sanibel School Sanibel, FL | — | $31,000 |
| Harry Chapin Fort Myers, FL | — | $24,500 |
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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 | $600,499 | $721,710 | $656,732 | $535,500 | 6 | $32,718 |
| 2024 | $464,799 | $685,431 | $754,233 | $698,500 | 5 | $30,898 |
| 2022 | $500,182 | $393,790 | $427,299 | $370,000 | 5 | $-62 |
| 2021 | $414,406 | $347,826 | $222,587 | $169,524 | 3 | $118 |
| 2020 | $235,379 | $369,668 | $157,764 | $133,000 | 4 | — |
About The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Sanibel, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $600K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $536K. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc is led by Lisa Schmidlin, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Schmidlin
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Sheetz
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Stegmann
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Riggio
Chief Administrator
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
$34K (2025)
Jim Pouliot
Vice President
Director → V. President, 2024
V. President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Wiesemann
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Klug
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: John McCabe (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kenneth H. Kouril (2020–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Steve Peltzman (2020–2022) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Kathy Weissman (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Joel Levine (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Linda Linsmayer (2020–2021) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $34K, to Kathryn Riggio (Chief Admini).
Frequently asked questions about The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc
How much does The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc gave $536K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $699K across 5 grants.
What is The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $62,500, and its average grant was $89,250, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sanibel, FL (4 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Fish of Sanibel ($205,000), Community Housing & Resources ($150,000) and Ceci ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc?
The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc reported $600K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $722K.
What is The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2898123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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