Provides funding to organizations that support health and wellness, education, youth and family support, homelessness, natural disaster recovery, rebuilding support, preparedness, and capital improvement.
Impact Through Golf Foundation’s giving is organized around the Coachella Valley, where it backs organizations working on health and wellness, youth sports, family support, education, homelessness, disaster recovery, and capital improvement. The pattern is program-restricted and project-based, with grants aimed at specific services rather than general operating support. Recent awards show a mix of large program commitments and repeated support for the same local organizations. Food in Need of Distribution Inc. received $250,000 in both 2024 and 2025, and Martha's Village & Kitchen Inc. received $150,000 in 2024 and 2025. Those recurring grants point to an ongoing relationship with core community providers. The foundation also supports youth-serving and family-service organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs of Cathedral City and Jewish Family Service of the Desert, alongside emergency-response and housing-related groups. Its grantmaking is closely tied to organizations serving the greater Coachella Valley community, with grants concentrated in nearby cities and projects.
In food security and basic needs, the foundation gave $250,000 to Food in Need of Distribution Inc. for program support, and another $150,000 to Martha's Village & Kitchen Inc. for program support. In youth development, Boys & Girls Clubs of Cathedral City received $200,000 for program support. Family and community services also appear repeatedly. Jewish Family Service of the Desert received $100,000 for program support, while Pueblo Unido Cdc in La Quinta received $90,000 for program support. The foundation also backed Galilee Center in Mecca with $50,000 for program support, which fits its stated emphasis on homelessness and family support. Across these grants, the funding is tied to specific programs rather than broad unrestricted support.
Typical grants cluster at a mid-six-figure-to-five-figure scale: p25 is $10,000, median grant size is $25,000, and p75 is $35,000. The recent grants list also shows repeated awards to the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025, including Food in Need of Distribution Inc., Martha's Village & Kitchen, Desert Arc, Volunteers in Medicine, and First Tee - Coachella Valley. The foundation operates an annual grant cycle, accepts unsolicited applications, and uses restricted, project-based support rather than general operating grants.
$3M
$3.3M
$14.8M
$14.4M
Most grants fall between $10K and $35K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$35K
Frank Marzano
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The giving is highly localized: 94% of grants go to recipients in California, and the top state by grant count is CA. Recent recipients are concentrated in the Coachella Valley, especially Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, La Quinta, and Mecca. Examples include Food in Need of Distribution Inc. in Indio, YMCA of the Desert in Palm Desert, Jewish Family Service of the Desert in Palm Springs, Boys & Girls Clubs of Cathedral City, Pueblo Unido Cdc in La Quinta, and Galilee Center in Mecca. All listed grants in the dataset are to US recipients.
The foundation supports organizations working in health and wellness, youth sports, family support, education, homelessness, natural disaster recovery, rebuilding support, and capital improvement. Its active grant program prioritizes nonprofits serving the Coachella Valley and Greater Coachella Valley Area.
Yes. The annual grant cycle is listed as accepting unsolicited applications.
The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $35,000 at the 75th percentile.
It is very local. 94% of grants go to recipients in California, and the top state by grant count is California. The recent grants list is concentrated in Coachella Valley cities such as Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, La Quinta, and Mecca.
The pattern includes repeat support to the same organizations across multiple years. Food in Need of Distribution Inc., Martha's Village & Kitchen, Desert Arc, Volunteers in Medicine, and First Tee - Coachella Valley all appear in multiple recent grant years.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC | INDIO, CA | $250,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC | INDIO, CA | $250,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CATHEDRAL CITY | CATHEDRAL CITY, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MARTHA'S VILLAGE & KITCHEN INC | INDIO, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| DISCOVERY LAND COMPANY FOUNDATION | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DISCOVERY LAND COMPANY FOUNDATION | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| DISCOVERY LAND COMPANY FOUNDATION | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT | PALM DESERT, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC | INDIO, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE DESERT | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| YMCA OF THE DESERT | PALM DESERT, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| PUEBLO UNIDO CDC | LA QUINTA, CA | $90,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MIA'S MIRACLES FOUNDATION INC | TEQUESTA, FL | $80,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COACHELLA VALLEY RESCUE MISSION | INDIO, CA | $75,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MARTHA'S VILLAGE & KITCHEN INC | INDIO, CA | $75,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | PALM DESERT, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PLAY FOR PINK INC | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| GALILEE CENTER | MECCA, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GALILEE CENTER | MECCA, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CATHEDRAL CITY | CATHEDRAL CITY, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| COACHELLA VALLEY RESCUE MISSION | INDIO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MANHATTAN UNIVERSITY | BRONX, NY | $48,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE DESERT INC | PALM DESERT, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MUSC FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | $27,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DESERT SANDS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | LA QUINTA, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| GIRLFRIEND FACTOR | PALM DESERT, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COACHELLA VALLEY YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION | INDIO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| GALILEE CENTER | MECCA, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF COACHELLA VALLEY | PALM DESERT, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| COACHELLA VALLEY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE | INDIO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF COACHELLA VALLEY | PALM DESERT, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Boys & Girls Club of PALM SPRINGS | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| COACHELLA VALLEY YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION | INDIO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| COACHELLA VALLEY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE | Indio, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Girlfriend Factor | Palm Desert, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| PUEBLO UNIDO CDC | LA QUINTA, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| GIRLFRIEND FACTOR | PALM DESERT, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE DESERT | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE DESERT INC | PALM DESERT, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | PALM DESERT, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| HUNTER LOPEZ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | LA QUINTA, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PUEBLO UNIDO CDC | LA QUINTA, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| HUNTER LOPEZ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | LA QUINTA, CA | $12,750 | 2025 | Program Support |
| COACHELLA VALLEY BOXING CLUB | COACHELLA, CA | $11,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE DESERT INC | PALM DESERT, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| HUNTER LOPEZ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | LA QUINTA, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| COACHELLA VALLEY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE | Indio, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
| Boys & Girls Club of PALM SPRINGS | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | Program Support |
MIA'S MIRACLES FOUNDATION INC
$80,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
PLAY FOR PINK INC
$50,000Program Support
DESERT SANDS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
$25,000Program Support
GIRLFRIEND FACTOR
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
Boys & Girls Club of PALM SPRINGS
$25,000Program Support
Girlfriend Factor
$25,000Program Support
GIRLFRIEND FACTOR
$20,000Program Support
JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
$15,000Program Support
HUNTER LOPEZ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HUNTER LOPEZ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
$12,750Program Support
COACHELLA VALLEY BOXING CLUB
$11,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
HUNTER LOPEZ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
$10,000Program Support
Boys & Girls Club of PALM SPRINGS
$10,000Program Support