The Touchstone Golf Foundation
The Touchstone Golf Foundation is a public charity based in Berkeley, California. Formed in 2008, it raises funds through golf-related activities and supports charitable organizations designated by tournament hosts.
The Touchstone Golf Foundation at a glance
In short: The Touchstone Golf Foundation gave $144K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,840
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,076
- -26.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $60,367
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Touchstone Golf Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1052 Overlook Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
Phone: (847) 513-1590
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Touchstone Golf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family House ($33K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 40 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing describes charity golf events at courses across the West and Hawaii and identifies Bay Area junior and First Tee golf programs. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in California, Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Colorado, and Arizona. By share of grant dollars, California received 34%, Texas 28%, Oklahoma 23%, Iowa 7%, and Colorado 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Touchstone Golf Foundation gives
- 9% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $13K (2020) to $165K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family House San Francisco, CA | Support for Foundation Work | $33,441 |
| Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | Support for Animal Healt | $32,640 |
| Center Against Sexual and Family Violence El Paso, TX | Support for First Tee Golf | $10,313 |
| Paso Del Norte Foundation for the Heart Gallery of Ek Paso, TX | Support for High School Golf | $10,313 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Support for Youth Sports Work | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Hill Country Kerriville, TX | Support for Foundation Supportd Work | $10,000 |
| The William Creston Hill Foundation Boeme, TX | Support for Foundation Work | $9,562 |
| Red Cross of Riverside Riverside, CA | Support for Boys and Girls Club | $8,472 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Colorado Denver, CO | Support Make- a Wish Foundation | $6,956 |
| Operation Freedom Pass Gilroy, CA | Support for Foundation Work | $6,686 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,367 | $270,491 | $266,058 | $143,840 | 11 |
| 2024 | $55,934 | $297,465 | $294,109 | $124,266 | 7 |
| 2023 | $61,222 | $326,209 | $312,195 | $164,939 | 11 |
| 2022 | $17,479 | $267,038 | $280,236 | $123,267 | 8 |
| 2021 | $30,677 | $183,613 | $154,764 | $33,534 | 3 |
| 2020 | $1,828 | $82,957 | $68,445 | $12,968 | 2 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve communities through service, education, and charitable efforts by raising funds through golf-related activities and promoting the enjoyment of golf and the values learned through the game.
Its filing says it raises money through charity golf events to support junior and First Tee golf programs in the Bay Area. The foundation also reports that tournament hosts designate the nonprofit organizations that receive event proceeds.
Among its 2025 grantees, Family House says its mission is to provide a home away from home and support for families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Folds of Honor says it provides educational scholarships for qualifying spouses and dependent children of military service members and first responders killed or disabled while serving. The Center Against Sexual and Family Violence says it works to confront and prevent domestic violence through intervention, education, and community collaboration. Operation Freedom Paws says it empowers veterans and individuals with disabilities. Matthew’s Crossing says it provides food and other basic necessities to neighbors in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $143,840 across 11 grants. Grants ranged from $5,457 to $33,441, with a median of $10,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $33,441 to Family House in San Francisco, California; $32,640 to Folds of Honor in Owasso, Oklahoma; $10,313 to the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence in El Paso, Texas; $10,313 to the Paso del Norte Foundation for the Heart Gallery in El Paso, Texas; and $10,000 to the American Red Cross in Boone, Iowa.
The foundation reports that it retains 10% of funds raised for administrative purposes and contributes the remaining funds to nonprofit organizations designated by tournament hosts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mike Armstrong as president and board member; Brad Marek as secretary and board member; Sabrina Leuing as vice president and board member; Bailey Gibson as treasurer and executive director; and Mike McNulty as a board member.
The Touchstone Golf Foundation is led by Bailey Gibson, Treasurer & Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bailey Gibson
Treasurer & Executive Director
Executive Director → Treasurer & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Mike Armstrong
President & Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Marek
Secretary & Board Member
Secretary, Treasurer & Board → Secretary & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Sabrina Leuing
Vice President & Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike McNulty
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $21K, to Bailey Gibson (Treasurer/Executive Direct).
Frequently asked questions about The Touchstone Golf Foundation
How much does The Touchstone Golf Foundation give each year?
The Touchstone Golf Foundation gave $144K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $124K across 7 grants.
What is The Touchstone Golf Foundation's typical grant size?
The Touchstone Golf Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,076, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Touchstone Golf Foundation give grants?
The Touchstone Golf Foundation's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (28%) and Oklahoma (23%).
Does The Touchstone Golf Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Touchstone Golf Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Foundation Work" (4 grants).
Who are The Touchstone Golf Foundation's largest grantees?
The Touchstone Golf Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Family House ($33,441), Folds of Honor ($32,640) and Center Against Sexual and Family Violence ($10,313), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Touchstone Golf Foundation?
The Touchstone Golf Foundation reported $60K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $270K.
What does The Touchstone Golf Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve communities through service, education, and charitable efforts by raising funds through golf-related activities and promoting the enjoyment of golf and the values learned through the game. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Touchstone Golf Foundation?
The Touchstone Golf Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Touchstone Golf Foundation's EIN?
The Touchstone Golf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3626179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Touchstone Golf Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-touchstone-golf-foundation-morg_2cfdce4dc5c045b29ad8b1ec7e01e34d
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