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METROPOLITAN SECTION PGA FOUNDATION INC
ELMSFORD, NY · EIN 133276607 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · met.pga.com
revenue
$1.9M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$1.8M
employees
0
volunteers
18
program ratio
75%
profile · synthesized from sources

The METROPOLITAN SECTION PGA FOUNDATION INC supports youth and military veterans through golf-based programs in the New York metropolitan area. It operates junior golf tours, college recruitment assistance, scholarships, and adaptive golf initiatives for veterans. The foundation is part of the Metropolitan PGA, which also provides professional development and tournament opportunities for golf professionals.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

College Scholarships & Financial Aid
Provides college scholarships and financial aid assistance to junior golfers
Drive, Chip, & Putt
National youth skills competition hosted locally by the foundation
First Tee Programs
Youth development initiative combining golf instruction with character education
Golf Outreach/Golf-In-Schools/PSAL
Introduces golf to students through school-based programs and partnerships
Met PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere)
Adaptive golf program for military veterans and active-duty service members
Met PGA Junior Tour
Youth golf competition and development program with over 120 events annually
PGA Junior League Golf
Team-based junior golf program for boys and girls ages 13 and under
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Youth Golf Development Programs 5 activities
    • Drive, Chip & Putt youth skills competitions
      Hosts Drive, Chip & Putt skills competitions to engage youth golfers in skill-based challenges.
    • First Tee and youth character development programs
      Implements First Tee programs to introduce youth to golf while promoting character development and life skills.
    • Met PGA Junior Tour operations
      Operates the Met PGA Junior Tour, providing competitive golf opportunities for youth, including organizing over 120 junior golf tournaments and championship events annually.
    • PGA Junior League Golf administration
      Administers PGA Junior League Golf to promote team-based junior golf experiences and expand youth participation.
    • Youth golf outreach in schools and underserved communities
      Conducts golf outreach programs such as Golf-in-Schools and PSAL initiatives to expand access to golf among youth, particularly in underserved populations.
  • Golf Caddie and Junior Scholarships 3 activities
    • Financial assistance for early-career golf professionals
      Provides financial assistance to golf professionals early in their careers to support expenses related to PGA schooling and certification.
    • Funding college scholarships for junior golfers
      Provides college scholarships and financial aid to junior golfers to support their higher education pursuits.
    • Grantmaking for access to golf programs
      Provides grants of up to $5,000 to support programs that promote access to golf for junior golfers, veterans, and underserved populations.
  • Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
    • Annual Educational Summit for PGA professionals
      Hosts the annual Educational Summit as a professional development event for Metropolitan PGA members, featuring renowned instructors and industry leaders, including at the 2025 event held at Bethpage State Park.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Met PGA HOPE program for veterans
      Runs the Met PGA HOPE program to support military veterans and active-duty service members through golf-based engagement and programming.
  • Amateur and Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 1 activity
    • Organizing tournaments and programs for PGA Professionals
      Conducts tournaments and programs for PGA Professionals, supported through sponsorship funding.
  • Corporate Sponsorship Programs 1 activity
    • Sponsorship program for corporate partners
      Offers a multi-tiered sponsorship program that provides companies with exposure to individuals involved in golf instruction, play, and sales within the Metropolitan Section PGA.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.93M
Contributions & grants$811K42%
Program service revenue$1.11M58%
Investment income$27K1%
Other revenue$-24K
expenses
Total expenses$1.77M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$209K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.91M
Cash$555K
Investments$1.31M
Liabilities$146K
Net assets$1.77M
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • AUGIE HOERRNER — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN CROWELL — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES ROBSON — CHAIRMAN
  • DAVE SCIALABBA — DIRECTOR
  • HEATH WASSEM — DIRECTOR
  • JIM SMOOT — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN DWYER — DIRECTOR
  • RICH JONES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • AIRSHARE Partner — Official Ryder Cup Private Aviation Partner
  • Anheuser Busch Partner — Corporate partner of the MET PGA
  • CBS Partner — Corporate partner of the MET PGA
  • Korn Ferry Tour Partner — Partner organization providing golfers opportunity to reach PGA Tour
  • Metropolitan Golf Association Golf Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the Metropolitan Section PGA Foundation
  • New York Parks & Recreation Department Partner — Works with public park and recreation facilities in New York
  • PGA Network — Member section of the Professional Golfers' Association of America, delivering PGA-aligned education and training programs.
  • PGA of America Network — Metropolitan Section is one of 41 geographical sections of the PGA of America.
  • Ping Partner — Erik Henrikson, Director of Golf Science at Ping, participated as a presenter at the 2025 Educational Summit.
  • Rolex Partner — Corporate partner of the MET PGA
  • The Bridge Golf Foundation Partner — Michael Sweeney serves as Deputy Officer and is affiliated with The Bridge Golf Foundation
  • WMGA Partner — Co-hosts the Women's Metropolitan Open tournament.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Professional Development Through Education
    methodology: professional-development-through-education
    By supporting early-career golf professionals in completing PGA education programs, the organization enables career advancement and professionalization, strengthening the workforce and quality of instruction in the sport.
  • Strategic Grantmaking for Access
    methodology: strategic-grantmaking-for-access
    By funding programs that increase access to golf for underserved groups, the organization extends its community impact beyond direct services, leveraging grantmaking as a force multiplier to promote equity and inclusion in the sport.
  • Three-Pillar Framework for Growing the Game
    methodology: three-pillar framework
    By structuring its efforts around Youth Golf, Military, and Diversity and Inclusion, the organization focuses its resources on interconnected priorities that collectively advance the mission of growing golf and promoting goodwill in the metropolitan area.