Youth on Course
Youth on Course is a public charity based in Monterey, California. It supports young people’s access to golf and related opportunities through subsidized rounds, scholarships, internships and other programs.
Youth on Course at a glance
In short: Youth on Course gave $10.6M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $409K), mostly in California. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,642,653
- +185.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $409,333
- +141.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $183,760
- Total assets
- $17,094,628
- +16.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (9 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Youth on Course
- How to Apply
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For the Junior Girls Golf Grant Program, eligible programs apply online during the stated March 1–September 1 application window. The scholarship program is for eligible Youth on Course members; the available information does not specify its application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Lower Ragsdale Drive 1110, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 230-4946
Website: https://youthoncourse.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 Youth on Course
Who Youth on Course funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NCGA Foundation ($3.7M). Together the top 10 received $9.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 109 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Youth on Course’s website describes membership access at more than 2,000 courses across the United States, Canada and Australia. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. California received 52% of grant dollars, followed by Minnesota (11%), Georgia (7%), Pennsylvania (5%) and Colorado (3%). The Junior Girls Golf Grant Program is limited to programs in Northern California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Youth on Course open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 26 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $488K; repeat grants $368K. How we count
Medians: $60K first-time, $217K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 $351K (2020) to $10.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $10.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCGA Foundation Pebble Beach, CA | Jr. Golf Programs | $3,700,000 |
| Southern California Golf Association Studio City, CA | Jr. Golf Programs | $1,744,959 |
| Minnesota Golf Association Edina, MN | Jr. Golf Programs | $1,135,928 |
| Georgia State Golf Association Atlanta, GA | Jr. Golf Programs | $723,300 |
| Golf Association of Philadelphia Broomall, PA | Jr. Golf Programs | $491,054 |
| Colorado Golf Association Greenwood Village, CO | Jr. Golf Programs | $334,521 |
| Junior Golf Association of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Jr. Golf Programs | $303,184 |
| Carolinas Golf Associaton Southern Pines, NC | Jr. Golf Programs | $292,275 |
| Massachusetts Golf Association Norton, MA | Jr. Golf Programs | $269,529 |
| Golf Association of Michigan Foundation Farmington Hills, MI | Jr. Golf Programs | $237,731 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,094,628 | $22,983,418 | $23,885,760 | $10,642,653 | 26 | $1,620,146 |
| 2024 | $14,694,626 | $11,623,107 | $11,745,797 | $3,731,832 | 22 | $387,288 |
| 2023 | $13,401,939 | $7,334,729 | $6,674,091 | $511,449 | 20 | $415,421 |
| 2022 | $11,433,355 | $6,751,167 | $5,961,587 | $499,644 | 20 | $294,854 |
| 2021 | $11,075,488 | $5,801,909 | $4,419,189 | $564,774 | 21 | $375,228 |
| 2020 | $8,823,564 | $3,131,644 | $3,414,736 | $350,757 | 18 | $416,665 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the 2025 filing is to provide subsidized course access, internships for high school and college students, college scholarships and an alumni program. The filing describes its youth program as subsidizing golf rounds at participating courses for members up to age 19. It also reports that 21 college scholarships were awarded in 2025. The website says charitable gifts support subsidized rounds, internship salaries, college scholarships and other program and staff costs.
The 2025 grants listed in the filing were designated for junior golf programs. Several recipients describe their own missions as promoting or preserving golf: the Southern California Golf Association says its mission is to promote the game; the Minnesota Golf Association says it provides golf services and information to members; and the Georgia State Golf Association says it promotes the game and rules of golf throughout Georgia. The Colorado Golf Association says its mission is to make golf and its benefits available to everyone, while the Junior Golf Association of Arizona says it supports comprehensive golf programs for youth in Arizona.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Youth on Course reported 26 grants totaling $10,642,653. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $3,700,000, with a median of $183,760. The largest awards included $3,700,000 to NCGA Foundation, $1,744,959 to the Southern California Golf Association, $1,135,928 to the Minnesota Golf Association and $723,300 to the Georgia State Golf Association. Each was designated for junior golf programs.
The organization also administers the Junior Girls Golf Grant Program, which offers grants of up to $1,000 to junior girls’ golf programs in Northern California. Eligible costs listed include golf-course and practice-range access, equipment, transportation to competitions, uniforms and tournament entry fees; instruction is capped at $250. Administrative fees, awards and trophies, food and beverage, and excursions are excluded. Applications are submitted online, reviewed by a committee and approved first come, first served as funding allows. The program page says applications are accepted March 1 through September 1; it also states that up to $60,000 was to be awarded in 2023, a past funding cycle.
The Youth on Course Scholarship Program is for Youth on Course members who have graduated from high school and plan to attend college. The organization’s program information reports that 21 scholarships were awarded in 2025. These scholarships support the organization’s own members, rather than outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rick Paschal as board chair. Directors listed are Brandon Ebert, Paul Morton, Steve White, Andrew Weil, Chris Qvale, Stephen Leach, Amanda Norvell and Chris Midkiff. Robert Goldstein is listed as secretary.
Youth on Course is led by Adam Heieck, Director & CEO Foundation since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam Heieck
Director & CEO Foundation
CEO Foundation → Director & CEO Foundation, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$182K (2025)
Joe Huston
Director & CEO of Ncga
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Paschal
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Qvale
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Morton
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Norvell
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Rhine
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Weil
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve White
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Ebert
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Midkiff
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Paxton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Leach
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ty Votaw
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lowe
Vice President of Programs
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$77K (2025)
Grant Gaudette
Chief Techology Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
Maureen Melhart
Chief Strategy Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$80K (2025)
Steve Martin
Chief Marketing Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$94K (2025)
Aana Fitzgerald
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$87K (2025)
Robert Goldstein
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: David Baker (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ed Dobranski (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeff Clark (2020–2024) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Jeff Rhodenbaugh (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Kathy Wiggins (2020–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Matt Ginella (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Erick Mitchell (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Justin Fraley (2023) — Development Officer
- Former: Tai Moran (2023) — Development Officer
- Former: Valerie Wilson McCarthy (2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Young (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lynda Donahue (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ashleigh McLaughlin (2021–2022) — Vice President Communications & Mktg
- Former: Cathy Stroh (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: James Housler (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Amelia Thornton (2020) — Director
- Former: Dan Hansford (2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Peyton (2020) — Director
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $182K, to Adam Heieck (Director/CEO Foundation). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Youth on Course
How much does Youth on Course give each year?
Youth on Course gave $10.6M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.7M across 22 grants.
What is Youth on Course's typical grant size?
Youth on Course's median grant in 2025 was $183,760, and its average grant was $409,333, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Youth on Course that year got $488K on average.
Where does Youth on Course give grants?
Youth on Course gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (11%) and Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southern Pines, NC (2 grants).
Does Youth on Course give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Youth on Course's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Jr. Golf Programs" (26 grants).
Who are Youth on Course's largest grantees?
Youth on Course's largest 2025 grantees include NCGA Foundation ($3,700,000), Southern California Golf Association ($1,744,959) and Minnesota Golf Association ($1,135,928), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Youth on Course?
Youth on Course reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.0M.
What does Youth on Course fund?
The mission stated in the 2025 filing is to provide subsidized course access, internships for high school and college students, college scholarships and an alumni program. The filing describes its youth program as subsidizing golf rounds at participating courses for members up to age 19. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Youth on Course?
For the Junior Girls Golf Grant Program, eligible programs apply online during the stated March 1–September 1 application window. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Youth on Course's EIN?
Youth on Course's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3108575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Youth on Course funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/youth-on-course-morg_a14cc57817074780a644ba68982833c5
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