PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation
The PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and philanthropic arm of the carolinas pga section. We are committed to serving our communities and growing the game of golf through our three pillars- youth, military, and diversity & inclusion.
PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation at a glance
In short: PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation gave $101K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,290
- +506.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,258
- +142.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,290
- Total assets
- $1,947,338
- +47.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feeding Avery Families Inc ($35K). Together the top 5 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $104 (2022) to $101K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $101K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding Avery Families Inc Banner Elk, NC | Program Service | $35,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Program Service | $25,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Program Service | $21,290 |
| Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc Asheville, NC | Program Service | $10,000 |
| American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters & Branches Washington, DC | Program Service | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,947,338 | $1,401,939 | $1,259,828 | $101,290 | 5 | $52,185 |
| 2023 | $1,318,457 | $1,074,249 | $847,941 | $16,700 | 2 | $14,991 |
| 2022 | $1,030,731 | $684,375 | $458,443 | $104 | Total only | $11,658 |
| 2021 | $1,207,536 | $740,385 | $355,554 | — | — | $15,969 |
| 2020 | $613,593 | $316,469 | $284,755 | $11,526 | 2 | $-2,853 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation
Based on IRS filings
PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Browns Summit, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation is led by Jeff Abbot, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Abbot
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Wagaman
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Haigler
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Byrd
Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Avant
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Bridgers
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bob Byrnes (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Paige Cribb (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Andrew Shuck (2020) — Independent Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation
How much does PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation give each year?
PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation gave $101K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $17K across 2 grants.
What is PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation's typical grant size?
PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $21,290, and its average grant was $20,258, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation give grants?
PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (21%) and District of Columbia (10%).
Does PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Service" (5 grants).
Who are PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation's largest grantees?
PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Feeding Avery Families Inc ($35,000), Samaritans Purse ($25,000) and Young Life ($21,290), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation?
PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation?
PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Browns Summit, NC. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation's EIN?
PGA Reach Carolinas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3708530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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