The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund
The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship is a private foundation based in Quogue, New York. It supports students through scholarship grants to colleges and universities.
The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund gave $52K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,000
- +42.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,000
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $97,685
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 54 Dune Road, Quogue, NY 11959
Phone: (631) 653-4272
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Maine ($12K). Together the top 9 received $36K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($16,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Florida (27%), New York (22%), Maine (22%), South Carolina (17%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $29K (2020) to $52K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine Orono, ME | Scholarship | $11,500 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $16,000 |
| Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Albright College Reading, PA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Providence College Providence, RI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of South Carolina Columbia, SC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Binghamton University Binghamton, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
| St Josephs University Patchogue, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
| University of Buffalo Getzville, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,685 | $48,992 | $68,030 | $52,000 | 13 | $60,878 | $5,280 |
| 2023 | $116,723 | $64,138 | $48,347 | $36,500 | 7 | $44,247 | $5,360 |
| 2022 | $100,932 | $45,860 | $69,880 | $42,000 | 9 | $67,046 | $5,560 |
| 2021 | $124,952 | $37,151 | $62,724 | $40,000 | 11 | $52,546 | $6,782 |
| 2020 | $150,525 | $41,507 | $39,541 | $29,000 | 8 | — | $7,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were designated for scholarships and went to colleges and universities. One recipient, Albright College, describes its mission as cultivating “integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience” in a diverse community of learners. The University of South Carolina describes its mission as including support for research in business and economic problems and education and development of management personnel worldwide. These are the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $52,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $11,500, with a median of $3,000. Notable awards included $11,500 to the University of Maine, $8,000 to Florida State University, $6,500 to an individual recipient, and $6,000 each to Coastal Carolina University and Nova Southeastern University. Albright College and the University of South Carolina each received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack Davis, Robert J. Fucigna, and Richard Langan as directors.
The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Langan
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert J. Fucigna
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brian Fucigna (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Young (2020) — Director
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 Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund
How much does The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund give each year?
The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund gave $52K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 7 grants.
What is The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,000, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund give grants?
The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund's top state is Florida, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Maine (22%).
Does The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
Who are The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund's largest 2024 grantees include University of Maine ($11,500), Florida State University ($8,000) and Coastal Carolina University ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($16,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund?
The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund reported $98K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were designated for scholarships and went to colleges and universities. One recipient, Albright College, describes its mission as cultivating “integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience” in a diverse community of learners. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund's EIN?
The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3454874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Surf Club of Quogue Scholarship Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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