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Est.

1992

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Illinois Professional Golfers Association Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROMOTES THE GOODWILL AND GROWTH OF GOLF IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS WITH AM EMPHASIS ON ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT YOUTH. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GOLFWORKS ILLINOIS, GOLFGIVES.ORG, A YOUTH-BASED SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANTS PROGRAM AND THE ILLINOIS GOLF HALL OF FAME.
Total Funding Given
$0
2025
Grantees funded
8
Multi-year grantees
63%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$27.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$0
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Carrie Williams
Board Member
C
Chris Oehlerking
Board Member
A
Alex Mendez
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC?
No. ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC give?
ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $28 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc, Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and BREAKTHROUGH T1D. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC?
ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.