Nonprofit · EIN 65-0477835
GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR INC
Also known as The First Tee of Naples Collier
Tax-exempt · NAPLES, FL 34103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,882,893 | $850,334 | $2,032,559 | $12,018,240 | $92,346 | $11,925,894 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,649,312 | $727,410 | $2,921,902 | $9,969,724 | $76,389 | $9,893,335 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,021,481 | $611,550 | $2,409,931 | $7,008,358 | $36,925 | $6,971,433 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $3,040,560 | $522,327 | $2,518,233 | $4,630,924 | $78,335 | $4,552,589 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,453,214
- Program service revenue
- $49,338
- Investment income
- $362,972
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,094
- Other revenue
- $17,369
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $94,161
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $176,930
- Other salaries and wages
- $307,454
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $532,085
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26,539
- Accounting fees
- $20,460
- Occupancy
- $36,751
- Travel
- $2,581
- Depreciation
- $17,817
- Program services (functional)
- $516,176
- Management and general (functional)
- $236,563
- Fundraising (functional)
- $97,595
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,969,724
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,018,240
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $92,346
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,925,894
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,171,538
- Publicly traded securities
- $86,724
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,058,747
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,867,147
- Gross receipts
- $2,929,199
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA M DARLAND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,930 |
| ANN H BENJAMIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATHAN S GINGRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB MINYARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOIS JULIBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY KLINDERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID LEGUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RESA POHLMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISSI SCHMIEDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN TOBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANN BAIN | BOARD CHAIRMAN Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PAUL GREENBERG | VICE CHAIRMAN Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DENNIS NALLY | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE SPARTIN | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA M DARLAND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,844 |
| SUDHIR BAJAJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANN H BENJAMIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORTON A COHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATHAN S GINGRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB MINYARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOIS JULIBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL SCHMIEDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| KATHY KLINDERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID LEGUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RESA POHLMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANN BAIN | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PAUL GREENBERG | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DENNIS NALLY | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DAVE SPARTIN | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA M DARLAND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,619 |
| ANN BAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUDHIR BAJAJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANN H BENJAMIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORTON A COHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENA RAE HANCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATHAN S GINGRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB MINYARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN C TOBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL SCHMIEDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DAVID W SPARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID LEGUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL D BENSON | CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL GREENBERG | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DENNIS NALLY | TREASURER Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN BAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUDHIR BAJAJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANN H BENJAMIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORTON A COHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENA RAE HANCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATHAN S GINGRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB MINYARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN C TOBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL SCHMIEDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DAVID W SPARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID LEGUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL D BENSON | CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL GREENBERG | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DENNIS NALLY | TREASURER Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 801 ANCHOR RODE DR STE 203 # C, NAPLES, FL 34103-2741
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- 8955 Fontana Del Sol Way, Naples FL 34109
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CYNTHIA DARLAND, PO BOX 112437, NAPLES, FL 34108
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Cindy Darland, 6809 Wellington Drive, Naples FL 34109
- Signed the 990
- CYNTHIA DARLAND, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (239) 331-1800
- Return prepared by
- PHILLIPS FELDMAN GROUP
Mission
TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING LEARNING FACILITIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT AND LIFE ENHANCING VALUES (HONESTY, SPORTMANSHIP, COURTESEY, RESPECT, CONFIDENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, PERSEVERANCE, JUDMENT) THROUGH GOLF.
Program accomplishments
- THE FIRST SUMMER CAMP PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO ATTEND OUR CHAPTER FIVE DAYS A WEEK FOR SIX WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER. DURING THIS TIME THE CHILDREN CONTINUE TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS IN LIFE SKILLS AS WELL AS PLAYING ABILITY ON THE GOLF COURSE. SUMMER CAMP IS A FUN, SAFE AND ORGANIZED ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE FIRST TEE NINE CORE VALUES AND NINE HEALTHY HABITS ARE APPLIED EACH DAY WITH EMPHASIS ON TASKS USING THE CORE VALUE DURING CAMP, AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
- THE FIRST TEE - NAPLES/COLLIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEAM GOLF PROGRAM CONSISTS OF 12 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN COLLIER COUNTY. THROUGH A TRYOUT PROCESS RUN BY OUR CHAPTER AND SCHOOLS, EACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SELECTS A MAXIMUM OF 10-12 PLAYERS TO REPRESENT THEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEAM. IF MORE THAN 10-12 STUDENTS QUALIFY, THE SCHOOL FORMS TWO TEAMS OF 10 PLAYERS EACH. THE TEAMS ARE MADE UP OF BOYS AND GIRLS. PRIOR TO EACH MATCH, SIX PLAYERS ARE SELECTED TO REPRESENT THEIR SCHOOL IN A MATCH; THE FOUR LOWEST SCORES OUT OF SIX PLAYERS ARE COUNTED AS THE "TEAM" SCORE FOR EACH MATCH. THE GOLF MATCH COMPETITION CONSISTS OF 4-5 HOLES, 2 TIMES A WEEK FOR EACH TEAM FOR SIX WEEKS. EACH COMPETION STARTS AT 4:00 PM AND CONSISTS OF TWO - THREE TEAMS. AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT IS HELD ON THE SATURDAY AFTER.Expenses $516,176 · grants $94,161 · revenue $51,613
- THE FIRST TEE LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED AROUND TEACHING YOUNG PEOPLE THE GAME OF GOLF, AS WELL AS HELPING TEAM UNDERSTAND AND ULTIMATELY DEVELOP THE FIRST TEE NINE CORE VALUES: HONESTY, INTEGRITY, SPORTMANSHIP, RESPECT, CONFIDENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, PERSEVERANCE, COURTESY AND JUDGMENT. THE FIRST TEE LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM WAS DEVELOPED BY EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPEMNT THROUGH SPORTS AND IS DELIVERD BY CARING COACHES WHO HAVE BEEN FORMALLY TRAINED BY THE FIRST TEE. AT THE FIRST TEE LIFE SKILLS, GOLF AND LIFE LESSONS ARE SEAMLESSLY INCORPORATED INTO EACH EXPERIENCE . IN ADDITION TO COVERING FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GOLF SWING AND THE GAME, A SAMPLE OF LIFE SKILLS LESSONS INCLUDE:1. COMMUNICATION: HOW TO MAKE A PROPER INTRODUCTION WHEN MEETING SOMEONE NEW AND HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS. 2. SELF-MANAGEMENT: TECHNIQUE FOR MANAGING THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS. 3. GOAL SETTING: SETTING ATTAINABLE GOALS TO REACH DESIRED DRAMS. 4. OVERCOMING CHALLANGES: STRATEGIES TO ADAPT, MANAGE, AND OVERCOME CHALLANGES.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 65-0477835
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N6A)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,018,240
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,929,199
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,882,893 | $850,334 | $12,018,240 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,649,312 | $727,410 | $9,969,724 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,021,481 | $611,550 | $7,008,358 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,040,560 | $522,327 | $4,630,924 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,279,885 | $497,535 | $2,055,653 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Cindy Darland | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 65-0477835).
Questions about GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR INC
- What is the EIN of GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR INC is 65-0477835.
- Is GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CYNTHIA DARLAND.
- Who are the officers and directors of GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $176,930 (CYNTHIA M DARLAND, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,882,893, expenses of $850,334 and total assets of $12,018,240 at year end.
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