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Veteran Golfers Association

Public charity · Grantmaker Pinehurst, NC EIN: 47-1396908 Website

Enriching the lives of veterans and their family members through the sportsmanship and camaraderie of golf.

Key facts about Veteran Golfers Association

In short: Veteran Golfers Association gave $22K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
47-1396908
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$21,916
Grants made (2024)
3
Average grant
$7,305
Median grant
$6,666
Total assets
$2,717,667
Primary geography
Florida (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.7M

+60.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$22K

+82.6% YoY

Grant Count

3

Avg Grant Size

$7K

About Veteran Golfers Association

Based on IRS filings

Veteran Golfers Association is a public charity, based in Pinehurst, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $2K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

BraseltonLakewoodBaton RougeMaxwellSavannahSt Augustine

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30KTotal only2020 5 grants2021* Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed)Total only2022 Total only2023 3 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $26K (2021, 18 months). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $22K.

*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

World Golf Foundation Inc: $10KWorld Golf Foundation Inc$10KAmerican Junior Golf Association Inc: $7KAmerican Junior GolfAssociation Inc$7KMaxwell Community Volunteer Fire Department: $5KMaxwell Community VolunteerFire Department$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was World Golf Foundation Inc ($10K). Together the top 3 received $22K.

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Golf Foundation Inc St Augustine, FLUnrestricted$10,000
American Junior Golf Association Inc Braselton, GAUnrestricted$6,666
Maxwell Community Volunteer Fire Department Maxwell, TXUnrestricted$5,250

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2020 2021* Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed)2022 2023 2024

*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,717,667$1,698,665$1,532,969
Revenue$5,490,965$3,415,834$3,070,083
Expenses$4,929,165$3,261,778$2,591,086
Net Investment Income$2,234——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Veteran Golfers Association is led by Joshua Peyton, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Joshua Peyton

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $85K (2020) → $155K (2024)

  • Bob Peele

    Chairman

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cindy Macaulay

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Caley

    Board of Directors

    Vice President → Board of Directors, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Elliott

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robbie Cox

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: Gary Freburger (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
  • Former: John Dimmer (2020–2022) — Chairman
  • Former: Fernando Alandia (2021–2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Aaron Ojard (2020) — Secretary

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

Joshua Peyton — President & CEO: $155KJoshua PeytonPresident & CEO$155K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $155K, to Joshua Peyton (President & CEO).

Frequently asked questions about Veteran Golfers Association

How much does Veteran Golfers Association give each year?

Veteran Golfers Association gave $22K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $12K in grants paid.

What is Veteran Golfers Association's typical grant size?

Veteran Golfers Association's median grant in 2024 was $6,666, and its average grant was $7,305, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Veteran Golfers Association give grants?

Veteran Golfers Association's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (30%) and Texas (24%).

Does Veteran Golfers Association give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Veteran Golfers 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 Veteran Golfers Association?

Veteran Golfers Association reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.

What is Veteran Golfers Association's EIN?

Veteran Golfers Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1396908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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