The AJGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
American Junior Golf Association Inc directs most of its grantmaking to the American Junior Golf Foundation, with three recent awards totaling more than $6 million across 2023 and 2025. That pattern points to an organization funding its own junior-golf ecosystem rather than a broad external portfolio. The foundation’s work centers on young men and women who want to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf, and its grant programs support both participation costs and youth-led fundraising tied to that mission. The largest recent grant, $2,996,683 in 2025, went to the American Junior Golf Foundation in Braselton, Georgia. A second 2025 grant of $1,944,669 followed the same recipient, and a 2023 award of $1,244,400 shows the relationship is not a one-time event. Alongside those larger internal grants, the organization also runs the Liberty National ACE Grant, which reimburses juniors for AJGA membership, tournament and qualifier fees, travel, housing, equipment, and certain junior event costs. Leadership Links adds another layer by linking junior competition with charitable fundraising and community service.
A core part of the organization’s giving supports junior golf participation costs. Through the Liberty National ACE Grant, young men and women can seek reimbursement for AJGA membership, tournament and qualifier fees, travel, housing, equipment, and certain USGA/PGA junior event costs. That positions the grant as direct financial assistance for competitive junior golfers. Another program area is youth-led philanthropy. Leadership Links lets AJGA juniors fundraise for charities, with donations processed through a personalized website and checks issued to participating charities. The program also includes State Cup events and matching-fund options. The foundation also connects its grantmaking to education and career development through the broader mission of helping juniors pursue college golf scholarships. Its existing focus areas include internships and career development, community service, sports, and scholarships, which fit the structure of its junior-golf programs.
Typical grants are large: the p25 is $1,419,467, the median is $1,594,534, and the p75 is $1,769,602. Recent awards show repeated support to the same recipient across multiple years, with grants recorded in 2023 and 2025. The organization gives as a nonprofit foundation, and it does not fund individuals. It also does not make program-related investments. Two active grant programs are open to unsolicited requests: Liberty National ACE Grant and Leadership Links.
$4.9M
$12.6M
$21.6M
$21.4M
Most grants fall between $1.4M and $1.8M, with a median of $1.6M.
25th Percentile
$1.4M
Median
$1.6M
75th Percentile
$1.8M
About 100% of grants go to recipients in GA.
STEPHEN HAMBLIN
Sign up for a free Kindora account to access AI-generated insights into this funder's giving patterns, decision-makers, and fit signals.
Get Started FreeFree Kindora accounts unlock side-by-side comparisons with foundations that share this funder's focus areas and giving profile.
Get Started FreeSign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Grantmaking is local and fully concentrated in Georgia, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Recent awards all went to Braselton, Georgia, including multiple grants to the American Junior Golf Foundation. The top state by grant count is Georgia, reflecting a tightly focused in-state funding pattern.
Its active programs include the Liberty National ACE Grant, which helps junior golfers offset participation costs, and Leadership Links, which supports youth-led charitable fundraising. The broader mission also ties grantmaking to college golf scholarships, youth development, community service, and career development.
Yes. Both active programs listed accept unsolicited requests: the Liberty National ACE Grant and Leadership Links.
The grant-size distribution is large and tightly clustered: p25 is $1,419,467, the median is $1,594,534, and p75 is $1,769,602.
Its giving is local and entirely concentrated in Georgia. The data shows 100% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from American Junior Golf Association that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Charities must be a 501(c)(3) organization to receive donations. Junior golfers create campaigns and choose the charity to receive funds. Junior Golf Charities are eligible for matching funds (up to $1,000).
Deadline: Ongoing (no specific application deadline); juniors sign up and run campaigns year-round.
Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.
Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION | BRASELTON, GA | $2,996,683 | 2025 | Purpose & Grants |
| AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION | BRASELTON, GA | $1,944,669 | 2025 | Purpose & Grants |
| AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION | BRASELTON, GA | $1,244,400 | 2023 | Purpose & Grants |
AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION
$2,996,683Purpose & Grants
AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION
$1,944,669Purpose & Grants
AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION
$1,244,400Purpose & Grants
