Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation
The Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing describes an annual public fundraising banquet at which scholarship finalists are honored and scholarships are awarded.
Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation gave $68K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 100% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,500
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,821
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $194,727
- +15.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (14 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 2390 Tamiami Trail North Ste 204, Naples, FL 34103
Phone: (239) 261-3453
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Avery Erickson ($5K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 14 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K. How we count
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2024) to $72K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avery Erickson Naples, FL | BAYLOR | $5,000 |
| Brooke Spurgeon Naples, FL | Nova Southeastern University | $5,000 |
| Kayden Darwin Naples, FL | University of Arkansas at Little Roc | $5,000 |
| Michael Distel Naples, FL | UCF | $5,000 |
| Rebecca Van't Hoff Naples, FL | University of Florida | $5,000 |
| Kali Cleary Naples, FL | USF - Lacrosse | $5,000 |
| Katherine Collins Naples, FL | University of Florida | $5,000 |
| Genesis Turrubiartez Naples, FL | University of Florida | $5,000 |
| Luke Walker Naples, FL | Columbia | $5,000 |
| Collette Combs Naples, FL | Miami University Ohio | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,727 | $202,873 | $176,720 | $67,500 | 14 | $176,720 | $7,930 |
| 2023 | $168,574 | $113,662 | $192,216 | $71,795 | 16 | $192,216 | $7,832 |
| 2022 | $247,128 | $111,687 | $150,011 | $67,836 | 17 | $150,011 | $8,756 |
| 2021 | $285,452 | $42,256 | $74,586 | $67,961 | 14 | $74,377 | $9,062 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $67,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $5,000, with a median of $5,000. The listed grant purposes include study at universities such as Baylor, Nova Southeastern University, the University of Florida, Columbia, and Tulane, as well as “USF - LACROSSE.”
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing describes scholarship awards at the annual banquet; it does not describe an application process or materials for requesting a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bud Hornbeck, Geoffrey Masion, AJ Bremerman, Paul Jones, Ethan Altaratz, and Bill Kramer as directors. It lists Charles Kelly, Huntley Buddy Hornbeck III, Brooke Hornbeck, and Mari Hornbeck as trustees.
Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation's 2024 filing lists 22 officers; none of the 22 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bud Hornbeck
Director
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles Kelly
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Masion
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mike Walker
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Paul Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Aj Bremerman
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Bill Kramer
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Brooke Hornbeck
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ethan Altaratz
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gabe Tracy
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Huntley Buddy Hornbeck III
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joel Grossman
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mari Hornbeck
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mark Cardillo
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael Walker
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Patrick Joyner
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Paul Belfore
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Shane Kelley
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Steve Iannaccone
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Todd Neiert
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael Traficante
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Morris Davenport
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Jeffrey Fridkin (2023) — Director
- Former: Bobby Sullivan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Catherine Kowal (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles Karpas (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Doug Baird (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Howard Gutman (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Fridkin (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joe Carraher (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: John Passidomo (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Lynch (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Phil Lewis (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Riley (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen Spahr (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Vin Depasquale (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation
How much does Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation gave $68K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 16 grants.
What is Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,821, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation give grants?
Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (14 grants).
Does Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "University of Florida" (3 grants).
Who are Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation's largest grantees?
Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Avery Erickson ($5,000), Brooke Spurgeon ($5,000) and Kayden Darwin ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation?
Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation reported $195K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $203K.
How do I apply for a grant from Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation?
Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0227001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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