Tournaments for Charity
Tournaments for Charity is a public charity based in Dublin, Ohio, formed in 2003. It conducts golf tournaments for the benefit of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and other charities, and its 2024 filing reports 33 grants totaling $5,487,590.
Tournaments for Charity at a glance
In short: Tournaments for Charity gave $5.5M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $166K), top state Maryland. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,487,590
- -28.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $166,291
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $6,631,104
- +20.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (8 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tournaments for Charity
- Contact
Mailing address: 5750 Memorial Drive, Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 889-6717
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tournaments for Charity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 153 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (37%) and Ohio (33%), followed by Missouri (12%), North Carolina (9%), and Michigan (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tournaments for Charity open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 33 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $217K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). 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 $3.1M (2020) to $8.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Gaithersburg, MD | General Support | $2,043,311 |
| The Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | General Support | $958,597 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Dublin, OH | General Support | $845,848 |
| Ally Charitable Foundation Charlotte, NC | General Support | $510,000 |
| Marygrove Florissant, MO | General Support | $200,750 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Support | $200,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Support | $200,000 |
| United Way of the Central Savannah River Area Augusta, GA | General Support | $114,000 |
| McLaren Flint Foundation Flint, MI | General Support | $92,000 |
| Lutheran High School Association Houston, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $6,631,104 | $31,941,562 | $32,637,171 | $5,487,590 | 33 | $4,729 |
| 2023 | $5,511,002 | $31,664,190 | $31,307,052 | $7,695,154 | 43 | $5,790 |
| 2022 | $4,728,556 | $30,871,077 | $31,277,308 | $8,370,847 | 42 | $263 |
| 2021 | $4,978,426 | $26,375,151 | $25,190,563 | $6,122,629 | 21 | — |
| 2020 | $2,900,809 | $9,818,810 | $9,918,828 | $3,119,314 | 14 | $914 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to conduct “The Dave and other golf tournaments for the benefit of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and other charities.” Its filing describes those tournaments as benefiting various charities.
Recipients in 2024 included organizations with different charitable missions. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption describes its work as finding permanent homes for children waiting in North America’s foster care systems. The Ally Charitable Foundation says it invests in equitable healthcare workforce development opportunities, while the Child Center-Marygrove describes its work as providing care and mental health services to children and youth who have experienced significant trauma. The Columbus Foundation describes itself as a philanthropic organization that advises individuals, families, and businesses on charitable funds and supports nonprofits working to strengthen the Columbus region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 33 grants totaling $5,487,590. Grants ranged from $5,750 to $2,043,311, with a median grant of $17,500. The largest awards included $2,043,311 to the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, $958,597 to The Columbus Foundation, $845,848 to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, and $510,000 to the Ally Charitable Foundation. Each was listed for general support.
Other notable grants included $200,750 to Marygrove, $200,000 each to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, and $114,000 to the United Way of the Central Savannah River Area.
The grantee descriptions show a range of recipient missions. The Columbus Foundation describes its support for nonprofits working to improve the Columbus region. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption focuses on finding permanent homes for children in foster care. The Ally Charitable Foundation focuses on healthcare workforce development, and Marygrove describes its work as providing care and mental health services to children and youth affected by trauma.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Sullivan as president, Steven Nicklaus as co-chairman, John Jankovic as treasurer, Kip Eriksen as director, and Daniel Maher as secretary. The filing states that tournament management is delegated to HNS Sports Group and that Kip Eriksen received a salary from HNS for responsibilities that included managing the activities of Tournaments for Charity.
Tournaments for Charity is led by Daniel Sullivan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Sullivan
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Nicklaus
Co-Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kip Eriksen
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Maher
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Jankovic
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Tournaments for Charity
How much does Tournaments for Charity give each year?
Tournaments for Charity gave $5.5M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.7M across 43 grants.
What is Tournaments for Charity's typical grant size?
Tournaments for Charity's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $166,291, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tournaments for Charity that year got $7K on average.
Where does Tournaments for Charity give grants?
Tournaments for Charity's top state is Maryland, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Ohio (33%) and Missouri (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (6 grants), Grand Blanc, MI (4 grants), Savannah, GA (4 grants) and Flint, MI (2 grants).
Does Tournaments for Charity give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tournaments for Charity's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Tournaments for Charity's largest grantees?
Tournaments for Charity's largest 2024 grantees include Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation ($2,043,311), The Columbus Foundation ($958,597) and Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ($845,848), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tournaments for Charity?
Tournaments for Charity reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.9M.
What does Tournaments for Charity fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to conduct “The Dave and other golf tournaments for the benefit of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and other charities.” Its filing describes those tournaments as benefiting various charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tournaments for Charity?
Tournaments for Charity has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tournaments for Charity's EIN?
Tournaments for Charity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0618422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 13, 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 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tournaments for Charity funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tournaments-for-charity-morg_c9fb89a2d715482aa95734b19dee462e
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