The Gulf Beach Garden Club Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Gulf Beach Garden Club Inc is a private foundation in Panama City Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,480 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $395 and the largest $9,450. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$19,480
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$395
- Largest grant$9,450
- Assets$562,003
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,956 the year before.
77% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,035 | 4 | $530,512 |
| 2024 | $7,956 | 8 | $549,168 |
| 2025 | $19,480 | 13 | $562,003 |
How to apply
The Gulf Beach Garden Club Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gulf Beach Garden Club Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | $19,280 |
| Missouri | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Scholarship Fund | Provide scholarships to university of florida students | $9,450 |
| Panama City Beach Senior Services Foundation | Provide funding for gardening programs | $3,124 |
| Habitat for Humanity Bay County Florida | Provide funding for gardening services | $2,673 |
| FFGC Wekiva Youth Camp Fund | Provide scholarship assistance to youth camp attendees | $1,220 |
| The Ark | Provide gardening services for transitional housing property | $951 |
| Florida Federation of Garden Clubs | Provide funding for scholarships and programs | $815 |
| Humble House Ministries | Provide gardening services to transitional housing facility | $395 |
| Adopt-A-Highway | Provide gardening and clean up services to 1 mile stretch of front beach road | $322 |
| National Garden Club Plant A Tree | Provide funding for plant-a-tree initiative | $200 |
| Panama City Beach Turtle Watch | Provide safe habitats for nesting sea turtles | $100 |
| Florida Panhandle Marine Institute | Provide funding for recovery and rehabilitation of marine mammals and sea turtles | $100 |
| Veteran's Memorial Panama City Beach | Provide gardening services to beautify veteran memorial | $77 |
| Women's Civic Club of Panama City Beach | Provide gardening services to various local charities | $53 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna Schlosser
- Amy Mikovec
- Carol Lynn
- Sony Edwards
- Arlene Klaas
- Carol Kiper
- Becky Cox
- Janet Tettemer
- Robyn Speakman
- Donna Wensink
- Jim Wensink
- Candy Mitchell
- Jodi Asbell
Questions people ask
Does The Gulf Beach Garden Club Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gulf Beach Garden Club Inc give?
$19,480 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $395.
Who runs The Gulf Beach Garden Club Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Donna Schlosser (President), Amy Mikovec (Vice President), Carol Lynn (2nd Vice President) and Sony Edwards (2nd Vice President) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Gulf Beach Garden Club Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and environment and conservation.