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Dolores Hope Financial Assistance Initiative Grant

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Overview

Dolores Hope Financial Assistance Initiative Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Lpga Foundation
Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Summary

Overview

The LPGA Foundation The LPGA Foundation supports women and young people through programs and initiatives aimed at empowering them through the game of golf. Since its founding, The LPGA Foundation has touched more than 500,000 lives through various scholarship and financial assistance programs, along with its flagship junior golf program, LPGA*USGA Girls Golf. The LPGA Foundation was established in 1991 and is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, which supports junior golf programs, scholarships, and financial assistance programs for women and young ladies. Dolores Hope Financial Assistance Initiative The LPGA Foundation has a tradition of taking care of its members and others in the golf industry. The Financial Assistance Fund was renamed the Dolores Hope LPGA Financial Assistance Initiative in 2007 to acknowledge Hope’s generous support of the fund and her long-time friendship with the LPGA. Established in 1991, the fund assists members of the LPGA and others from the golf industry.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The fund assists members of the LPGA and others from the golf industry who... Are destitute or have suffered a sudden or severe financial hardship as a result of:Death in immediate familyDestitutionSevere illness, injury, or accidentFire, crime, flood, or other disasterOther tragedy Requests are limited to those who cannot be relieved through: InsurancePublic or private assistanceLiquidation of applicant’s assets including retirement accounts (provided liquidation would not cause additional financial hardship)Other reimbursements of income

What The Lpga Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
10
Total given
$307K
Median grant
$7,650
Range
$5,100–$200K
  • By dollars: Ohio 65%, California 10%, North Carolina 8%. Top recipient cities: Canton, OH; Studio City, CA; Greensboro, NC.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 40% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Clearview Legacy Foundation · Canton, OH

    Scholarship

    $200K

  • The Scga Foundation · Studio City, CA

    Girls golf support

    $31K

  • Girls Golf of America Inc · Greensboro, NC

    Girls golf support

    $25K

  • Women in Golf Foundation · Atlanta, GA

    Scholarship

    $13K

  • Western Golf Association · Glenview, IL

    Girls golf

    $8,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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