The Gary A Hansberger Foundation concentrates its giving on golf-related community outreach and youth development programs, using the sport as a vehicle for character building and community engagement. Grants are directed to First Tee chapters and regional golf associations, indicating a preference for organizations that run youth golf instruction, life-skills programming, and community-oriented golf initiatives. Funding appears mission-focused rather than broadly distributed across causes.
Highly concentrated: a small number of large grants, including repeat support to First Tee organizations and major gifts to regional golf bodies rather than many small or diverse grants.
The Gary a Hansberger Foundation’s largest recent grant was a $500,000 award to First Tee Foundation in 2024, signaling a grantmaking approach built around golf-based youth development and community outreach. Across the recent grant record, the foundation backs organizations that use golf as a setting for instruction, mentoring, and life-skills programming, rather than spreading support across unrelated fields. First Tee of the Coachella Valley received $181,000 in 2024 and $57,100 in 2023, showing sustained support for a single program area over multiple years. In Illinois, the foundation also funded Cdga Foundation for $100,000 in 2024, alongside smaller awards to local organizations tied to community service and youth support. The pattern points to a funder that uses sports-centered programming as a vehicle for character development and local outreach. Its recent grants are concentrated in U.S. organizations, with awards landing in both Illinois and other states tied to golf and community-service work.
Youth golf development is the clearest thread in the foundation’s recent giving. First Tee of the Coachella Valley received $181,000 in 2024 for community outreach, and Kids Golf Fdn was funded twice at $10,000 in both 2023 and 2024. The foundation also supported First Tee Foundation with a $100,000 grant in 2023, reinforcing its connection to First Tee programming. Beyond youth instruction, it backs regional golf infrastructure and outreach through Cdga Foundation, which received $100,000 in 2024. The recent record also includes grants to organizations serving broader community needs, including Rush Copley Foundation, Give Me a Chance Foundation, and Casa Kane County, each receiving support for community outreach. That mix suggests a narrow subject focus with multiple local delivery partners.
Recent grants cluster around a few clear dollar bands: the typical grant size is $7,500 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $67,825 at the 75th percentile. The record also includes much larger awards, especially the $500,000 grant to First Tee Foundation and $181,000 to First Tee of the Coachella Valley. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including First Tee Foundation, First Tee of the Coachella Valley, Rush Copley Foundation, Kids Golf Fdn, Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation, Give Me a Chance Foundation, and American Friends of Our Armed Forces. That repeated support indicates an ongoing relationship pattern rather than a one-time approach. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $8K and $68K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$68K
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Notable grantees: First Tee Foundation, First Tee of the Coachella Valley, CDGA Foundation
Grantmaking is primarily regional and U.S.-based. Illinois accounts for 62% of grants, while Florida is the top state by grant count overall. Recent recipient locations include Pointe Vera Beach, Florida; Palm Desert, California; Lemont, Illinois; Sugar Grove, Illinois; Aurora, Illinois; Naperville, Illinois; Geneva, Illinois; and Dundee, Illinois. The distribution shows a strong Illinois concentration alongside select awards in Florida and California.
The foundation supports organizations tied to golf-based youth development and community outreach. Recent grants went to First Tee Foundation, First Tee of the Coachella Valley, Cdga Foundation, Kids Golf Fdn, and community organizations such as Rush Copley Foundation, Casa Kane County, and Give Me a Chance Foundation.
Its grant sizes are usually modest, with a p25 of $7,500, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $67,825. At the high end, the recent record includes a $500,000 grant to First Tee Foundation and a $181,000 grant to First Tee of the Coachella Valley.
Yes. Several organizations appear in more than one year, including First Tee Foundation, First Tee of the Coachella Valley, Rush Copley Foundation, Kids Golf Fdn, Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation, Give Me a Chance Foundation, and American Friends of Our Armed Forces.
Florida is the top state by grant count, while 62% of grants go to recipients in Illinois. Recent recipient cities include Pointe Vera Beach, Palm Desert, Lemont, Sugar Grove, Aurora, Naperville, Geneva, and Dundee.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COACHELLA VALLEY YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION | PALM DESERT, CA | $1,000,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| FIRST TEE OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY | PALM DESERT, CA | $320,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| DR YOMI DESERT CLASSIC FOUNDATION | LA QUINTA, CA | $300,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| PGA TOUR FIRST TEE FOUNDATION | PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| THE SUSAN G KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION | DALLAS, TX | $100,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| CDGA FOUNDATION | LEMONT, IL | $100,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| KIDS GOLF FDN | SUGAR GROVE, IL | $40,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | DUNDEE TOWNSHIP, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| IL PGA FOUNDATION | GOLF, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| DIAMOND WILLOW MINISTRIES | FORT THOMPSON, SD | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OUR ARMED FORCES | INDIAN ELSS, CA | $3,160 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| CPGA FOUNDATION | BROWNS SUMMIT, NC | $3,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| MENDED HEARTS OF COACHELLA VALLEY | RANCHO MIRAGE, CA | $2,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| FIRST TEE OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY | PALM DESERT, CA | $564,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| KIDS GOLF FDN | SUGAR GROVE, IL | $120,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| CDGA FOUNDATION | LEMONT, IL | $100,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| GIVE ME A CHANCE FOUNDATION | NAPERVILLE, IL | $21,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| IL PGA FOUNDATION | GOLF, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | DUNDEE, IL | $7,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| RUSH COPLEY FOUNDATION | AURORA, IL | $6,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OUR ARMED FORCES | PALM DESERT, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| MATTY Z FOUNDATION | INDIO, CA | $3,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| FIRST TEE FOUNDATION | POINTE VERA BEACH, FL | $500,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| FIRST TEE OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY | PALM DESERT, CA | $181,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| CDGA FOUNDATION | LEMONT, IL | $100,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| GIVE ME A CHANCE FOUNDATION | NAPERVILLE, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| KIDS GOLF FDN | SUGAR GROVE, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| RUSH COPLEY FOUNDATION | AURORA, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | DUNDEE, IL | $7,500 | 2024 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OUR ARMED FORCES | PALM DESERT, CA | $2,700 | 2024 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| FIRST TEE FOUNDATION | POINTE VERA BEACH, FL | $100,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| FIRST TEE OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY | PALM DESERT, CA | $57,100 | 2023 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| RUSH COPLEY FOUNDATION | AURORA, IL | $10,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| KIDS GOLF FDN | SUGAR GROVE, IL | $10,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| CASA KANE COUNTY | GENEVA, IL | $10,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | DUNDEE, IL | $7,500 | 2023 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| GIVE ME A CHANCE FOUNDATION | NAPERVILLE, IL | $5,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OUR ARMED FORCES | PALM DESERT, CA | $2,600 | 2023 | COMMUNITY OUTRACH |
FIRST TEE OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY
$320,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
DR YOMI DESERT CLASSIC FOUNDATION
$300,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
THE SUSAN G KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
$100,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CDGA FOUNDATION
$100,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
KIDS GOLF FDN
$40,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
$15,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
IL PGA FOUNDATION
$10,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OUR ARMED FORCES
$3,160COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CPGA FOUNDATION
$3,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
MENDED HEARTS OF COACHELLA VALLEY
$2,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
FIRST TEE OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY
$564,500COMMUNITY OUTREACH
KIDS GOLF FDN
$120,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CDGA FOUNDATION
$100,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
GIVE ME A CHANCE FOUNDATION
$21,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
IL PGA FOUNDATION
$10,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
$7,500COMMUNITY OUTREACH
RUSH COPLEY FOUNDATION
$6,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OUR ARMED FORCES
$5,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
MATTY Z FOUNDATION
$3,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
FIRST TEE FOUNDATION
$500,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
FIRST TEE OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY
$181,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CDGA FOUNDATION
$100,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
GIVE ME A CHANCE FOUNDATION
$10,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
KIDS GOLF FDN
$10,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
RUSH COPLEY FOUNDATION
$10,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
$7,500COMMUNITY OUTREACH
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OUR ARMED FORCES
$2,700COMMUNITY OUTREACH
FIRST TEE FOUNDATION
$100,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
FIRST TEE OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY
$57,100COMMUNITY OUTREACH
RUSH COPLEY FOUNDATION
$10,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
KIDS GOLF FDN
$10,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
$7,500COMMUNITY OUTREACH
GIVE ME A CHANCE FOUNDATION
$5,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OUR ARMED FORCES
$2,600COMMUNITY OUTRACH