WORLD GOLF FOUNDATION INC
PONTE VEDRA, FL · Recreation & Sports
Mission
TO UNITE THE GOLF INDUSTRY AROUND INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE, ENHANCE THE GROWTH OF AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE GAME WORLDWIDE, WHILE PRESERVING GOLF'S TRADITIONAL VALUES AND PASSING THEM ON TO OTHERS. IT ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH: 1. AMERICAN GOLF INDUSTRY COALITION UNITES AND ACTIVATES THE GOLF INDUSTRY AROUND KEY STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THAT INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND RETENTION OF PARTICIPANTS, INSPIRE INVOLVEMENT AND INTEREST IN THE GAME, AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE BEST PRACTICES FOR GOLF FACILITIES. FURTHER, THE COALITION RENDERS SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE BY MEANS OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ESTABLISHED TO DIVERSIFY THE SPORT OF GOLF AND SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES. 2. WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME CELEBRATES GOLF AND PRESERVES THE LEGACIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE MADE IT GREAT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds WORLD GOLF FOUNDATION INC
$13.1M in foundation grants on record from 20 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Pga Tour | $11.5M | 3 |
| United States Golf Association | $2.2M | 6 |
| Professional Golfers Assoc of America | $2M | 4 |
| Ladies Professional Golf Association | $550K | 2 |
| National Golf Course Owners Association | $250K | 6 |
| Golf Course Superintendents Association of America | $205K | 3 |
| Friends of Hawaii Charities Inc C/O 141 Hawaii | $200K | 4 |
| Champions for Education | $150K | 3 |
| Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas | $150K | 3 |
| Tiger Woods Foundation | $126K | 2 |
Leadership
GREGORY MCLAUGHLIN (Principal officer)
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