The Professional Golfers Assoc
TO PROMOTE THE ENJOYMENT & INVOLVEMENT IN THE GAME AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF THE GOLF PROFESSIONAL AND THE GOLF INDUSTRY. THE PGA WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY ENHANCING THE SKILLS OF GOLF PROFESSIONALS AND THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMATEURS, MANUFACTURERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. AS A RESULT, THE PGA WILL ELEVATE THE STANDARDS OF THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS' VOCATION, STIMULATE INTEREST IN THE GAME OF GOLF, AND PROMOTE THE OVERALL VITALITY OF THE GAME.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$450.9M
+10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.6M
+38.6% YoY
Grant Count
5
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$920K
+66.4% YoY
About The Professional Golfers Assoc
Based on IRS filings
The Professional Golfers Assoc is a nonprofit organization, based in FRISCO, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $450.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4.6M. Net investment income was $20.5M.
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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 | $450,906,430 | $407,700,455 | $455,416,511 |
| Revenue | $172,294,796 | $129,421,822 | $192,132,824 |
| Expenses | $184,936,956 | $147,709,193 | $118,413,361 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $20,545,700 | $5,470,035 | $40,820,619 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Professional Golfers Assoc
George Waters Grant
THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota PGA Associate Scholarship Program Grant
THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Minnesota Golf License Plate Grant
THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pga Foundation Inc ($3,688,756), World Golf Foundation ($750,000), Fairways to Leadership Inc ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PGA FOUNDATION INC FRISCO, TX | CHARITABLE | $3,688,756 |
| WORLD GOLF FOUNDATION PONTE VERDA, FL | CHARITABLE | $750,000 |
| FAIRWAYS TO LEADERSHIP INC ORLANDO, FL | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| GOLF COURSE SUPERINDENDENTS LAWRENCE, KS | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| ARIZONA ALLIANCE FOR GOLF SCOTTSDALE, AZ | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SETH WAUGH | CEO | 25 | — |
| KERRY HAIGH | CCO | 10 | — |
| JEFFERY PRICE | CCO | 17 | — |
| JOHN EASTERBROOK | CMO | 25 | — |
| HENRY SMOKLER | GENERAL COUN | 25 | — |
| CRAIG KESSLER | COO | 19 | — |
| RHONA AIME | CFO | 19 | — |
| ARJUN CHOWDRI | CIO | 25 | — |
| SANDRA CROSS | CPO | 1 | — |
| KEVIN SCOTT | CTO | 19 | — |
| PAUL EARNEST | DIRECTOR | 25 | — |
| DREW BLASBAND | SENIOR DIREC | 25 | — |
| JOHN LINDERT | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| DON REA | VICE PRESIDE | 4 | — |
| NATHAN CHARNES | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| JOHN CONNELLY | CFO | 19 | — |
| JOHN MCNAIR | DISTRICT 11 | 4 | — |
| ERIC ESHLEMAN | DISTRICT 3 D | 4 | — |
| DEREK GUTIERREZ | DISTRICT 12 | 4 | — |
| PAIGE CRIBB | DISTRICT 10 | 4 | — |
| RUSS LIBBY | DISTRICT13 | 4 | — |
| ROBERT ELLIOTT | DISTRICT 6 D | 4 | — |
| STEVE PARKER | DISTRICT 5 D | 4 | — |
| BARRY HOWARD | DISTRICT 7 D | 4 | — |
| JEFF LESSIG | DISTRICT 14 | 4 | — |
| LARRY KELLEY | DISTRICT 1 D | 4 | — |
| ANDREA B SMITH | INDEP. DIR | 4 | — |
| GIDEON YU | INDEP. DIR | 4 | — |
| CATHY MATTHEWS-KANE | DISTRICT 9 D | 4 | — |
| CHARLEY HOFFMAN | PLAYER DIR | 4 | — |
| LORI LEE | INDEP. DIR | 4 | — |
| TIM FRIES | DISTRICT 4 D | 4 | — |
| DAWN NEUJAHR | AT-LARGE DIR | 4 | — |
| DAVID REASONER | DISTRICT 2 D | 4 | — |
| DEREK SPRAGUE | CEO | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Professional Golfers Assoc?
As of 2024, The Professional Golfers Assoc holds $450.9M in total assets with $172.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $4.6M in 2024.
Where does The Professional Golfers Assoc operate?
The Professional Golfers Assoc has awarded grants in Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas.
What size grants does The Professional Golfers Assoc award?
In 2024, The Professional Golfers Assoc awarded 5 grants totaling $4.6M — an average of about $920K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Professional Golfers Assoc's EIN?
The Professional Golfers Assoc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-0785835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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