Veteran Golfers Association
Enriching the lives of veterans and their family members through the sportsmanship and camaraderie of golf.
Veteran Golfers Association at a glance
In short: Veteran Golfers Association gave $22K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,916
- +82.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $7,305
- Median grant
- $6,666
- Total assets
- $2,717,667
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Veteran Golfers Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
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.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Golf Foundation Inc St Augustine, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Junior Golf Association Inc Braselton, GA | Unrestricted | $6,666 |
| Maxwell Community Volunteer Fire Department Maxwell, TX | Unrestricted | $5,250 |
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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 | $2,717,667 | $5,490,965 | $4,929,165 | $21,916 | 3 | $2,234 |
| 2023 | $1,698,665 | $3,415,834 | $3,261,778 | $12,000 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $1,532,969 | $3,070,083 | $2,591,086 | $10,910 | Total only | — |
| 2021* | $986,950 | $3,039,951 | $2,449,870 | $26,175 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | $400,642 | $1,128,049 | $1,053,969 | $3,125 | Total only | — |
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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.
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
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.
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 August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- 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 January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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