The World Golf Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1989 and headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The organization operates as a public charity dedicated to advancing the sport of golf through industry collaboration and heritage preservation. The Foundation is supported by major international golf organizations and professional tours, including the LPGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, and the USGA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.1M
-51.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$485K
-7.6% YoY
Grant Count
38
+15.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-19.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The World Golf Foundation's mission is to unite the golf industry around initiatives that promote, enhance the growth of and provide access to the game worldwide, while preserving golf's traditional values and passing them on to others.
The Foundation accomplishes its mission through two primary initiatives:
American Golf Industry Coalition — Leads the annual "National Golf Day" and brings the golf industry together to advocate for efforts that enhance the vitality of the industry and recreational levels of the sport. The Coalition collectively tells the story of golf's contributions to the economy (local and national), health and wellness benefits, charitable giving, and environmental and sustainability initiatives. The Coalition also renders support and assistance through contributions and grants to exempt organizations established to diversify the sport of golf and support environmental and sustainability initiatives.
World Golf Hall of Fame — Celebrates golf and preserves the legacies of those who have made it great. The Foundation oversees the World Golf Hall of Fame, which honors the history of golf and the achievements of its greatest individuals (both players and contributors to the game) and creates entertaining and educational exhibits for the enjoyment of the general public.
Grantmaking
The Foundation is an active grantmaker with a focus on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services. Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $35,000. Recent grant activity includes support for youth development, leadership initiatives, nonprofit human services, and scouting organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on South Carolina, Florida, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,141,095
- Total Revenue: $3,260,000
- Total Expenses: $6,790,000
- Total Liabilities: $1,310,000
- Total Giving: $700,000
The organization maintains a Four-Star rating with a 97% overall score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,141,095 | $18,876,644 | $18,735,829 |
| Revenue | $-3,259,947 | $10,867,139 | $16,141,642 |
| Expenses | $6,788,017 | $9,945,264 | $12,159,093 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-7,621,152 | $358,303 | $46,048 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Greg McLaughlin serves as Principal Officer. Jane Fader holds the position of Senior Vice President Communications.
The Foundation's Board is comprised of golf's major international organizations and professional Tours: LPGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, and the USGA.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY T MCLAUGHLIN | PRESIDENT/CEO | 20 | $398,202 |
| HERB CAIN | FACILITIES DIR (THRU 06/30) | 40 | $190,801 |
| ANDREW YEAST | SR. DIR., INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $121,580 |
| JESS MUNROE | SR. DIR., GUEST SERVICES OPS | 40 | $118,488 |
| DIANE TETSWORTH | SECRETARY | 10 | $61,835 |
| JAY MONAHAN | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL WHAN | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SETH WAUGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOLLIE MARCOUX SAMAAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTIN SLUMBERS | DIRECTOR (THRU 09/25) | 1 | — |
| E WILLIAM JONES JR | DIRECTOR (THRU 09/25) | 1 | — |
| RHETT EVANS | DIRECTOR (THRU 09/25) | 1 | — |
| KEITH PELLEY | DIRECTOR (THRU 04/10) | 1 | — |
| GUY KINNINGS | DIRECTOR (04/10 THRU 09/25) | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2826
Phone: 904-940-4000
Website: worldgolffoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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