Western Golf Association
WESTERN GOLF ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED TO PROMOTE AND SUPERVISE ANY AND ALL MATTERS AND ACTIVITIES PERTAINING TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF CADDIES WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE EVANS SCHOLARSHIP, TO CONDUCT GOLF TOURNAMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION, AND TO GENERALLY PROMOTE THE GAME OF GOLF.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.1M
-8.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+33.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4.0M
+33.3% YoY
About Western Golf Association
Based on IRS filings
Western Golf Association is a nonprofit organization, based in GLENVIEW, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $4.0M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,126,584 | $15,364,186 | $9,476,828 |
| Revenue | $36,457,576 | $21,377,136 | $20,326,838 |
| Expenses | $33,293,347 | $20,733,780 | $22,303,018 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Evans Scholars Foundation ($4,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION GLENVIEW, IL | SPONSOR AND ADMINISTER THE EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION WHICH PROMOTES ACADEMIC AND GOLF EXCELLENCE | $4,000,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEA JESSE | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA WALKER | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| MARK BOND | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| MARY L PETROVICH | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL D BRUNI | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL D GEORGE | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL O'ROURKE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PATRICK F MCCORMACK | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| PETER CRAIG RUSSELL | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD M RESSNER | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT M THIES | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN O'HARE | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN J COLNITIS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN BUCHANAN | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| TODD GERVASINI | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| PHILLIP MAHERE | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| KYLE J CASH | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM J SULLIVAN JR | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| JOSH W LESNIK | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAN D HARMON | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| DEREK DOUGLAS | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS MABIE | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| FRANK E PASQUESI | GENERAL COUNSEL | 1 | — |
| KELLY EPSTEIN | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| GINA LAVORATA-O'HEHIR | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN D SPECHT | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| J ANDREW LANGAN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAY JAVORS | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY NOCE | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| B GREGORY TRAPANI | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| JOE MURRAY | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN M KACZKOWSKI | PRESIDENT & CEO | 4 | $111,297 |
| JOHN M PRATT | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN O HALLBERG | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| CATHY CHANDLER | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES MORAN WADDELL | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| VINCE PELLEGRINO | SVP, TOURNAMENTS | 40 | $634,121 |
| STEVE BRUEGGEMAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 7 | $63,542 |
| PATRICK TIMSON | VP, TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS | 40 | $248,256 |
| MICHAEL VAUGHAN | SR. DIRECTOR, SALES | 40 | $163,759 |
| MATT MINELLA | VP, SALES & CORP PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $236,456 |
| COLLIN WHITMORE | MANAGER, SALES | 40 | $197,954 |
| AMY FULLER | VP, COMMUNICATIONS | 8 | $52,551 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Western Golf Association?
As of 2024, Western Golf Association holds $14.1M in total assets with $36.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $4.0M in 2024.
Where does Western Golf Association operate?
Western Golf Association has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Western Golf Association award?
In 2024, Western Golf Association awarded 1 grants totaling $4.0M — an average of about $4.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Western Golf Association's EIN?
Western Golf Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6002857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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