named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
America’s Water Education Program
STEM-focused program in partnership with Eagle Academy and funded by the National Science Foundation, engaging high school students in research on data science and water security
Golf Program at DREAM Charter School
Golf instruction program for middle school students in the Bronx and East Harlem, including fundamentals training, rooftop practice sessions, and long-term development toward forming a competitive high school team
Quaker Ridge Golf Club Fellowship Program
Summer fellowship program for high school students from New Rochelle that combines golf and tennis instruction with work experience, mentorship, and professional development in a country club setting
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Youth Golf Development Programs 1 activity
- Co-found and support partner youth development organizationsCo-founded The Bridge Golf Foundation, a Harlem-based organization that uses golf to improve outcomes for young men of color, and oversees collaborative programming with partner institutions including the Columbia Water Center and Eagle Academy schools.
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Youth Development Programs 1 activity
- Deliver integrated youth development programming combining golf, STEM, and life skillsProvides year-round programming in golf, STEM, workforce development, financial literacy, college and career readiness, and mentoring for underserved youth in New York City, serving over 1,500 students in East Harlem and the Bronx through partnerships with organizations like DREAM and Eagle Academy.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Host community events to raise awareness and funds for youth programmingHosts annual Masters Tournament watch parties in Harlem featuring live coverage, golf-themed activities, and food and drinks, with proceeds from beer sales supporting youth development initiatives.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Offer fee-based consulting in sports-based and STEM youth developmentProvides consulting services to organizations focused on sports-based and STEM-related youth development on a fee-for-service basis.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer fellowship and internship programs at Quaker Ridge Golf ClubRuns a summer fellowship program for high school students that includes golf and tennis instruction, mentorship, leadership development, and internships in areas such as golf operations, kitchen, maintenance, and the general manager’s office, with structured work experience and career exposure.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Provide mentorship and career readiness through guest speaker events and project-based learningHosts weekly "Momentum Wednesdays" featuring guest speakers from Quaker Ridge Golf Club to provide career guidance and mentorship, and engages student fellows in non-profit and research projects as part of a project-based learning curriculum.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Support student research and conference participation in water security and data scienceEngages students from partner schools in research on data science and water security through America’s Water Education Program and supports their participation in national events such as the American Geological Union’s annual conference in San Francisco.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$39K
Contributions & grants$2K5%
Program service revenue$37K95%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$26K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -44.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Farrell Evans — Board Chair
- John Fizer — Trustee
- Michelle Fizer Peterson — Trustee
- Sam Weiss — Trustee
- Sean Gardner — Trustee
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Beer Run Harlem Partner — Hosted a Masters Tournament watch party in partnership with Momentum Golf & Education.
- Columbia Water Center Partner — Collaborated with The Bridge Golf Foundation on STEM initiatives and the Water Fair.
- DREAM Partner — Partnership to deliver golf instruction to charter school students in East Harlem and the Bronx.
- DREAM Partner — Partnership to deliver golf programming to over 1,500 students in East Harlem and the Bronx.
- DREAM Charter High School Partner — New partner school to bring golf programming to hundreds of students in the Bronx.
- DREAM Charter School Partner — School partner where Momentum Golf & Education delivers golf instruction and youth development programming.
- Eagle Academy Partner — Partner school collaborating on America’s Water Education Program and high school golf program relaunch.
- Eagle Academy Partner — Partnership to deliver golf and water education programming, including student research in data science and water security.
- Eagle Academy schools Partner — Partnered with The Bridge Golf Foundation on the multi-year Water Fair.
- Heisman Trophy Trust Partner — Supported the multi-year Water Fair organized by The Bridge Golf Foundation and partners.
- National Science Foundation Funder — Funds America’s Water Education Program in which Momentum students participate.
- National Science Foundation Funder — Funds America’s Water Education Program.
- New Rochelle High School Partner — Source of student participants for the fellowship program.
- Organizations Partner — Partners with organizations to provide out-of-school-time services.
- Quaker Ridge Golf Club Partner — Hosted the Momentum Program fellowship, providing work experience and mentorship opportunities for students in golf operations and course maintenance.
- Quaker Ridge Golf Club Partner — Hosts Momentum Golf & Education interns in departments including tennis, golf, kitchen, maintenance, and the general manager’s office.
- Quaker Ridge Golf Club Partner — Hosts the Quaker Ridge Golf Club Fellowship Program for high school students.
- Quaker Ridge Golf Club Partner — Hosts the fellowship program and provides internship opportunities for students in golf and tennis operations.
- Quaker Ridge Golf Club Partner — Past partner of Momentum Golf and Education.
- Quaker Ridge Golf Shop Partner — Hosts youth work experience and mentorship program in collaboration with Momentum Golf and Education.
- Schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to deliver programming during the regular school day.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Golf-Based Youth Development for Holistic Growthmethodology: golf-based youth developmentBy using golf as a structured, values-rich sport, the organization fosters social, emotional, and academic development in young people — particularly young men of color — because the game's inherent demands for discipline, focus, and resilience create teachable moments that translate to life challenges.
- Integrated Mentorship and Career Exposure Through Golf Affinitymethodology: mentorship-through-affinity-networksBy connecting youth with golf club members and professionals through structured mentorship and networking, the organization builds social capital and career pathways because shared participation in golf creates natural affinity and access to influential networks that might otherwise be unavailable to underserved youth.
- Progressive Work and Skill Development in Golf Operationsmethodology: progressive-work-experienceBy engaging youth in phased, hands-on roles within golf course operations — from maintenance to caddying — the organization builds work readiness, responsibility, and economic opportunity because incremental responsibility in a real-world setting reinforces accountability and career identity.
- Sports-Integrated STEM and Project-Based Learningmethodology: project-based-learningBy combining sports with STEM education and project-based learning, the organization enhances engagement and leadership development because real-world, experiential projects grounded in a familiar context (golf) make academic and social impact skills more accessible and relevant to youth.