The Spirit Golf Association
We promote amateur sports through our international amateur golf championship, provide facilities and support for other amateur golf events, and support amateur athletes for golf competitions, all as a qualified amateur sports organization under section 501(j)(2).
The Spirit Golf Association at a glance
In short: The Spirit Golf Association gave $108K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $107,880
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,960
- -34.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $12,096,595
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Spirit Golf Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baylor College of Medicine ($50K). Together the top 3 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Spirit Golf Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $110K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Medical Bridges Houston, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Grammy's Cookie Convoy Montgomery, TX | General support | $7,880 |
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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 | $12,096,595 | $9,652,715 | $10,080,413 | $107,880 | 3 | $124,381 |
| 2023 | $13,594,736 | $9,440,833 | $7,718,588 | $110,000 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $12,927,088 | $7,658,623 | $7,354,105 | $25,162 | 3 | $61 |
| 2021 | $13,402,948 | $7,337,039 | $8,650,898 | $94,365 | 3 | $209 |
| 2020 | $14,789,665 | $6,189,650 | $6,188,056 | $110,000 | 2 | $162 |
About The Spirit Golf Association
Based on IRS filings
The Spirit Golf Association is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in The Woodlands, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $124K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Spirit Golf Association is led by Corbin J Robertson Jr., Chairman on every filing since 2020; 2 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Corbin J Robertson Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bettiann Barnard
Membership Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $196K (2024)
Charlie Epps
Director
President From → President to, 2021
President to → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Allison Jarrett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Barnes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Aron
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duke Butler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hammer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hewitt Pate
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Carver
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loren Singletary
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J O'Donnel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reid Ryan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard J Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Addington
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shea Morenz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Dennis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Lewis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willie J Alexander
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Manley
Chief Financial Officer
CFO From → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $134K (2024)
Robert C Sturdivant
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Robertson
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeff Strong (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Mark Steinbauer (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Todd Alfred (2020) — President to
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $196K, to Bettiann Barnard (Membership Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Spirit Golf Association
How much does The Spirit Golf Association give each year?
The Spirit Golf Association gave $108K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $110K across 2 grants.
What is The Spirit Golf Association's typical grant size?
The Spirit Golf Association's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $35,960, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Spirit Golf Association give grants?
The Spirit Golf Association gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does The Spirit Golf Association give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Spirit Golf Association's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Spirit Golf Association?
The Spirit Golf Association reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.7M.
What is The Spirit Golf Association?
The Spirit Golf Association is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in The Woodlands, TX. It holds $12.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Spirit Golf Association's EIN?
The Spirit Golf Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1654247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 October 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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