TO PROMOTE GOLF AND ITS LIFE-ENHANCING VALUES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TEACHING THE YOUTH, VETERANS AND THE DISADVANTAGED.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.9M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$207K
-63.0% YoY
Grant Count
8
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-58.4% YoY
About Tennessee Golf Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Tennessee Golf Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in FRANKLIN, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $207K. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,924,828 | $23,293,059 | $21,930,121 |
| Revenue | $8,626,823 | $6,635,508 | $6,498,793 |
| Expenses | $9,803,749 | $7,686,573 | $6,820,546 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $52,401 | $132,209 | $341,699 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Snedeker Foundation ($100,000), Concord Park ($34,190), Beverly Park ($18,746).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE SNEDEKER FOUNDATION NASHVILLE, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| CONCORD PARK KNOXVILLE, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $34,190 |
| BEVERLY PARK KNOXVILLE, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $18,746 |
| TN SECTION PGA FRANKLIN, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| MILLIGAN COLLEGE MILLIGAN, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $13,000 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| THE HONORS COURSE CHATTANOOGA, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,561 |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON, IN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHIT TURNBOW | PRESIDENT | 40 | $287,231 |
| RICHARD HORTON | ADVISOR TO C | 10 | $224,191 |
| JIM SEABURY | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| JOHNNY BRIDGEMAN | SECRETARY/TR | 2 | — |
| JULIE FRIST | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOEY HICKMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MIKE JENKINS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRAD MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAMISON MONROE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAUL REID | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LOREN ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STUART SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KEVIN TEETERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFF TICKLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Golf Foundation?
Tennessee Golf Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in FRANKLIN, TN. It holds $23.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Tennessee Golf Foundation?
As of 2024, Tennessee Golf Foundation holds $23.9M in total assets with $8.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $207K in 2024.
Where does Tennessee Golf Foundation operate?
Tennessee Golf Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee.
What size grants does Tennessee Golf Foundation award?
In 2024, Tennessee Golf Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $207K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tennessee Golf Foundation's EIN?
Tennessee Golf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1893478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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