Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation
The CordeValle Youth Golf Foundation is a private foundation based in San Martin, California, that supports youth golf programs in Santa Clara County. Founded in 2004, it aims to expand access to golf for children who might not otherwise be able to afford to play.
Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation at a glance
In short: Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation gave $104K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 66% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,500
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +51.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,953
- -32.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $7,874
- -47.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 66% first-time grantees (35 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists an online application and identifies Luca Rutigliano as the contact. It also states that eligible organizations must spend no more than 15% of their total budget on administrative and overhead costs, and no more than 15% of funds received from the foundation on those costs combined.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists November 1. The website gives an application period of March 1 through November 10, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists November 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Luca Rutigliano
Mailing address: One Cordevalle Club Drive, San Martin, CA 95046
Phone: (408) 695-4572
Website: https://cordevalle.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Future Talent of Silicon Valley ($9K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 226 grants of 226 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its grantmaking as supporting youth golf programs in Santa Clara County. In filing year 2025, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation open to new grantees?
66%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 35 of 53 grantees (66%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 6% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2023) to $104K (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future Talent of Silicon Valley Santa Clara, CA | Promote Youth Golf | $9,400 |
| Leigh High School Co-Ed Golf San Jose, CA | Promote Youth Golf | $4,000 |
| San Jose Municipal Golf Course - Jr Golf Program San Jose, CA | Promote Youth Golf | $4,000 |
| Pioneer High School Coed Golf San Jose, CA | Promote Youth Golf | $3,300 |
| Santa Teresa High School Girls Golf San Jose, CA | Promote Youth Golf | $2,900 |
| Piedmont Hills High School Coed Golf San Jose, CA | Promote Youth Golf | $2,700 |
| Independence High School Coed Golf San Jose, CA | Promote Youth Golf | $2,500 |
| Kathleen Macdonald High School Golf San Jose, CA | Promote Youth Golf | $2,500 |
| Lincoln High School Coed Golf San Jose, CA | Promote Youth Golf | $2,400 |
| Palo Alto High School Boys Golf Palo Alto, CA | Promote Youth Golf | $2,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,874 | $116,460 | $131,790 | $103,500 | 53 | $131,790 | $471 | $1,870 |
| 2024 | $14,994 | $123,803 | $124,987 | $101,300 | 35 | $124,987 | $816 | $1,876 |
| 2023 | $15,178 | $118,143 | $103,552 | $94,482 | 44 | $103,552 | $700 | $1,340 |
| 2022 | $7,571 | $127,538 | $127,779 | $100,017 | 49 | $127,779 | $147 | $638 |
| 2021 | $7,812 | $124,283 | $123,439 | $100,000 | 45 | $123,439 | $26 | $650 |
| 2020 | $6,968 | $133,444 | $131,915 | $100,000 | 42 | — | $29 | $1,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to expand access to golf for children of all income levels. Its website describes support for lessons, equipment, practice, competition, and mentorship, and says these opportunities are intended to help young people build positive life skills.
Its 2025 filing lists grant purposes as “promote youth golf.” The website identifies high school and junior golf programs as the kinds of programs it supports.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 53 grants totaling $103,500. Awards ranged from $600 to $9,400, with a median of $1,800. Notable grants included $9,400 to Future Talent of Silicon Valley, $4,000 to Leigh High School Co-Ed Golf, and $4,000 to San Jose Municipal Golf Course - Jr Golf Program.
The foundation’s website says it awards approximately $100,000 annually and is funded through a $50,000 annual contribution from CordeValle Golf Club and approximately $50,000 raised through public charity tournaments.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Bariteau, Georgie Huff, Jerry Strangis, and Marc Rauser as directors; Luca Rutigliano as secretary; and Steve Ormsby as treasurer.
Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Georgie Huff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Bariteau
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Strangis
Director
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Rauser
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luca Rutigliano
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ormsby
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Janet Strangis (2024) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation
How much does Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation give each year?
Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation gave $104K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $101K across 35 grants.
What is Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation's typical grant size?
Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $1,953, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation give grants?
Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (24 grants), Cupertino, CA (5 grants), Palo Alto, CA (4 grants) and Morgan Hill, CA (4 grants).
Does Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promote Youth Golf" (53 grants).
Who are Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation's largest grantees?
Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Future Talent of Silicon Valley ($9,400), Leigh High School Co-Ed Golf ($4,000) and San Jose Municipal Golf Course - Jr Golf Program ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation?
Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to expand access to golf for children of all income levels. Its website describes support for lessons, equipment, practice, competition, and mentorship, and says these opportunities are intended to help young people build positive life skills. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists an online application and identifies Luca Rutigliano as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation's EIN?
Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0956422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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