About Pga Foundation
The PGA of America REACH Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America. Its mission is to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA Golf Professionals, PGA Sections and the game of golf, increasing invitation and access to create lifelong players, future leaders and lasting communities.
Focus Areas
youth developmentmilitary / veteransunderserved communitiesworkforce development / careers in golfsports and recreation
Funding Style
unrestricted supportcore/operating supportflexible/general operating funding
Topics
organizational sustainabilitygeneral operating expenses
About Pga Foundation
Pga Foundation Inc uses general support grants to back a network of PGA-affiliated section foundations and golf charities across the United States, with recent awards ranging from five figures to a $350,000 grant to Cityswing Foundation Inc. The giving pattern is tied to the PGA of America REACH Foundation’s mission: youth access to golf, military and veterans, workforce pathways, and underserved communities. In practice, that shows up in funding for section-level foundations such as Northern California Pga Foundation and Pga Reach Carolinas, along with larger community partners in places like Washington, DC, North Carolina, and New Jersey. The foundation also supports the infrastructure around the sport, not just one-off programs. Its recent grants include general operating support for state and regional golf foundations, suggesting a portfolio that helps local PGA-related organizations keep programs running. Leadership is listed under Derek Sprague, and the foundation’s program areas include youth development, military and veterans, underserved communities, workforce development, and sports and recreation. The result is a grantmaker centered on access to golf and the organizations that deliver it.
What Pga Foundation Funds
Youth participation is a clear priority. Pga Foundation Inc awarded $250,000 to Midnight Golf Program in Bingham Farms, Michigan, for general support, and $108,950 to Kentucky Golf Foundation Inc in Louisville for general support. The foundation also funds scholarship and access models through programs such as PGA Jr. League Scholarships and Opportunity Leagues, which are designed to remove cost barriers for children in high-need communities. Workforce development is another major theme. The John & Tamara Lundgren PGA WORKS Scholars Program provides $8,000 scholarships for students pursuing a PGA Golf Management University Program degree, with a focus on historically underrepresented backgrounds. Through PGA WORKS, the foundation also supports paid fellowship and career pathways in the golf industry. General operating grants to section foundations such as Georgia Pga Foundation in Atlanta and Colorado Pga Foundation Inc in Larkspur further support local delivery of these programs.
How Pga Foundation Gives
Typical grants sit in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $29,172, a median of $61,583, and a p75 of $125,536. The recent list shows both smaller operating awards and larger grants above $300,000. Grants are overwhelmingly domestic, and the portfolio is built around general support rather than restricted project funding. Several recipients appear to be PGA-affiliated section or regional foundations, which points to an ongoing network model rather than isolated gifts. The active program list also includes both unsolicited and non-unsolicited opportunities, including scholarship and fellowship programs. That mix suggests a structure combining open application pathways with designated endowment-supported funding.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$7.8M
Total Assets
$6M
Total Revenue
$16.2M
Total Expenses
$15.1M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $29K and $126K, with a median of $62K.
25th Percentile
$29K
Median
$62K
75th Percentile
$126K
Geographic Reach
National32 states funded
About 3% of grants go to recipients in FL.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
DEREK SPRAGUE
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