PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc
PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. It supports educational programs that combine golf with life-skills and character development for young people, including programs delivered by First Tee chapters, schools, and youth-serving organizations.
PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc gave $9.4M across 133 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), top state California. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,423,213
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 133
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,851
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,668
- Total assets
- $125,158,804
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (19 of 133, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (14% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The scholarship program is for eligible First Tee participants, not outside grant applicants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Pga Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone: (904) 940-4300
Website: https://firsttee.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc
Who PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Twin Cities Junior Golf Program ($676K). Together the top 10 received $3.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
621 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 398 grants of 621 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grantmaking supports First Tee chapters and qualifying education and youth-serving organizations. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (14%), Florida (11%), Texas (8%), Minnesota (7%), and New York (7%). The scholarship program serves First Tee scholars from chapters across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 133 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 133 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $42K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.3M (2020) to $14.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 133 grants totaling $9.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities Junior Golf Program Saint Paul, MN | General Support | $675,800 |
| First Tee New York Inc Bronx, NY | General Support | $600,500 |
| Houston Golf Association Youth Program Houston, TX | General Support | $547,800 |
| Children's Golf FoundationInc W Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $508,910 |
| First Tee of Chicago Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $319,230 |
| FORE LA Kids Inc West Covina, CA | General Support | $308,862 |
| Indiana Golf Foundation Inc Franklin, IN | General Support | $252,800 |
| Richmond First Tee Richmond, VA | General Support | $214,233 |
| Seattle Jr Golf Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $199,942 |
| First Tee of Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | General Support | $197,170 |
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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 | $125,158,804 | $34,230,410 | $32,650,601 | $9,423,213 | 133 | $3,948,056 |
| 2023 | $118,697,045 | $28,512,084 | $30,771,210 | $10,496,946 | 130 | $3,728,078 |
| 2022 | $119,450,769 | $31,986,597 | $34,177,729 | $14,137,224 | 142 | $2,443,337 |
| 2021 | $130,809,259 | $69,880,814 | $31,347,492 | $9,891,375 | 120 | $7,429,836 |
| 2020 | $88,241,842 | $96,357,278 | $20,886,398 | $5,252,364 | 96 | $1,394,105 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to impact young people’s lives through educational programs that build character and instill life-enhancing values through golf. Its curriculum connects golf and life skills to build inner strength, self-confidence, resilience, and positive social and emotional traits.
The foundation states that grants and financial support go exclusively to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations operating as First Tee chapters. It also makes support available to schools and youth-serving organizations that teach the First Tee curriculum. A determination letter is obtained before a grant is awarded.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the network’s range of programs. Twin Cities Junior Golf Program says its mission is to build character and instill life-enhancing values through golf-based learning facilities and educational programs. Houston Golf Association Youth Program says it serves young people in the Greater Houston area through character-building programs that promote healthy choices. Children’s Golf Foundation Inc says it serves young people, including those with special needs and veterans, through educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices.
Grantmaking
The largest awards included $675,000 to Twin Cities Junior Golf Program, $600,500 to First Tee New York Inc, $547,000 to Houston Golf Association Youth Program, $508,110 to Children’s Golf Foundation Inc, and $318,430 to First Tee of Chicago Foundation. Each was listed for general support.
The First Tee College Scholarship Program is currently open to graduating high school seniors who are active members of First Tee chapters and plan to attend college the following year. Awards are up to $5,000 per year and may be renewed for up to four years. Selection criteria include financial need, academic performance, chapter involvement, and volunteerism. Scholars also receive adult mentorship and professional development opportunities. The filing describes scholarship support as paid directly to the college selected by the student.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory T. McLaughlin as director, president, and secretary. Other listed officers and directors are Guy Garbarino, Jennifer Weiler, Blanton Jones, Jane Fader, Benjamin Jarvis, Diane Tetsworth, Timothy W. Finchem, Victor F. Ganzi, and Edward D. Herlihy.
PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc is led by Gregory T. McLaughlin, Director, President & Secretary since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 7 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory T. McLaughlin
Director, President & Secretary
Director & President → Director, President & Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$731K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)
Edward D. Herlihy
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John B. McCoy
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy W. Finchem
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor F. Ganzi
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Tetsworth
Treasurer & Senior Vice President
Treasurer → Treasurer & Senior Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Blanton Jones
Vice President Advancement
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$257K (2021) → $278K (2024)
Guy Garbarino
Senior Vice President Advancement
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$251K (2021) → $393K (2024)
Jane Fader
Senior Vice President Comms & Marketing
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$192K (2021) → $273K (2024)
Jennifer Weiler
Senior Vice President Network Relations
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$242K (2021) → $318K (2024)
Benjamin Jarvis
Vice President Strategy & Bus. Enablement
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$249K (2023) → $270K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kelvin Williams (2021–2022) — Senior Vice President Business Operations
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.1M, to Gregory T McLaughlin (Director/President/Secretary). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc
How much does PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc give each year?
PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc gave $9.4M across 133 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10.5M across 130 grants.
What is PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $32,668, and its average grant was $70,851, across 133 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc give grants?
PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (3 grants), Anaheim, CA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Sioux Falls, SD (2 grants).
Does PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (133 of 133) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Twin Cities Junior Golf Program ($675,800), First Tee New York Inc ($600,500) and Houston Golf Association Youth Program ($547,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc?
PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc reported $125.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $34.2M.
What does PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to impact young people’s lives through educational programs that build character and instill life-enhancing values through golf. Its curriculum connects golf and life skills to build inner strength, self-confidence, resilience, and positive social and emotional traits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc?
The scholarship program is for eligible First Tee participants, not outside grant applicants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc's EIN?
PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4186070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pga-tour-first-tee-foundation-inc-morg_04b870f777084d5593806ac15549be3b
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