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ROCHESTER DISTRICT GOLF ASSOCIATION

ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 161218400 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · rdga.org
revenue
$1.0M
expenses
$939K
net assets
$888K
employees
10
volunteers
77
program ratio
36%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE GOLF IN ROCHESTER AREA.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Rochester District Golf Association promotes and enhances the game of golf in the greater Rochester, NY area. It organizes local tournaments for amateur and professional players across all age groups and skill levels, administers handicaps and rules, and honors distinguished contributors through its Hall of Fame. The organization supports the golf community through recognition, competition, and course governance.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $332K
    THE ROCHESTER DISTRICT GOLF ASSOCIATION CONDUCTED MANY LOCAL GOLF TOURNAMENTS AT ALL LEVELS OF PLAY.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Junior Golf Programs
Initiatives to develop youth participation in golf, including junior tournaments and developmental support.
RDGA District Championship John H. Ryan Jr. Memorial
Annual championship tournament for top amateur and professional golfers in the Rochester area, held during "Championship Week."
RDGA Hall of Fame
Annual recognition program honoring individuals and organizations for sustained contributions to golf in the Rochester community through play, teaching, administration, or advocacy.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Fund junior golf and development programs
      Annually raises and allocates funds to support junior golf initiatives and broader efforts to grow the game of golf in the Rochester region.
  • Amateur and Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 1 activity
    • Organize and conduct local golf tournaments
      Plans and executes over 50 annual programs and services, including more than 25 local tournaments for golfers of all ages, skill levels, and competitive tiers, such as the premier RDGA District Championship – John H. Ryan Jr. Memorial. Events include multi-round championship formats with real-time scoring, rules enforcement, and volunteer coordination.
  • Golf Professional and Player Support 1 activity
    • Partner with local golf organizations and clubs
      Collaborates with over 75 member clubs, PGA Professionals, and local golf organizations to support and promote the game of golf in the Rochester region as a USGA Allied Golf Association.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Provide professional development through internships
      Offers paid internship opportunities, including two USGA-funded P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internships and one RDGA-funded position, to students and recent graduates to build professional skills in tournament administration, media, public relations, and website management.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Recognize contributions to golf through Hall of Fame
      Hosts an annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony during Championship Week to honor individuals and organizations for sustained contributions to golf in the Rochester area through playing, teaching, coaching, and advocacy.
  • Youth Golf Development Programs 1 activity
    • Support junior golf and grow-the-game initiatives
      Provides access to affordable golf through the Youth on Course program, enabling junior members to play at over 13 local courses for $5 per round. Operates programs that introduce golf to children and young adults in underserved communities to expand participation and grow the sport.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.02M
Contributions & grants$589K57%
Program service revenue$342K33%
Investment income$23K2%
Other revenue$70K
expenses
Total expenses$939K
Program expenses36%
Admin / overhead64%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$397K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$890K
Cash$776K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$888K
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • ANDREW CONWAY — MEMBER
  • BLAKE GIANNINY — SECRETARY
  • DAVID UHAZIE — PRESIDENT
  • DENNIS OLBRICH — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DR JIM MASON — MEMBER
  • JENNA HOECKER — TREASURER
  • KEVIN FLYNN — MEMBER
  • KRISTEN BROMLEY — MEMBER
  • MARK BATTLE — MEMBER
  • PAUL TURNER — MEMBER
  • SHAWN BAKER — MEMBER
relationships · 43

Who they work with

  • Alpha Performance Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Angelo Planning Group Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Big Oak Driving Range & Golf Shop Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Brook-Lea CC Partner — Host venue for the RDGA Senior Championship.
  • Caledonia CC Partner — Host venue for a District Championship Qualifier.
  • Canandaigua CC Partner — Host venue for the RDGA Match Play Championship.
  • Cobblestone CC Partner — Host venue for the RDGA Mid Amateur Championship.
  • Dick’s House of Sport Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Earth Networks Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Empire Digital Signs Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Flash Weather Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Flynn Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Greystone Partner — Host venue for the Richard Wood Kickoff Scramble and U.S. Open Local Qualifier.
  • Izzo Golf Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Lake Beverage / Michelob Ultra Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Lawley Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Livingston CC Partner — Host venue for a District Championship Qualifier.
  • Locust Hill CC Partner — Host venue for the RDGA Junior Championships.
  • Mason Marketing and Mason Digital – The Mason Companies Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Monroe Golf Club Partner — Host venue for RDGA tournaments, including the 2026 Women's Open and RDGA Purpose Day.
  • New York Life Partner — Corporate partner supporting the RDGA's mission to grow and promote golf in the Greater Rochester region.
  • Nike Apparel / Cleveland Srixon Golf Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Pittsford Digital Golf / Regain Physical Therapy Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Power Management Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Ridgemont CC Partner — Host venue for a Two Person Stableford tournament.
  • Rochester Red Wings Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting RDGA's programs and events.
  • Sodus Bay Heights GC Partner — Host venue for a Two Person Best Ball tournament.
  • Stafford CC Partner — Host venue for multiple RDGA tournaments, including the RDGA District Championship.
  • Stafford Country Club Partner — Hosted the 2026 RDGA District Championship – John H. Ryan Jr. Memorial, providing facilities and operational support for the event.
  • Sycamore GC Partner — Host venue for a District Championship Qualifier.
+ 13 more
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.

  • Equitable Access to Golf for Youth Development
    methodology: equitable-access-through-sport
    By increasing access to golf for youth in underserved communities, the organization promotes social development and equity, because participation in structured sport fosters personal growth, belonging, and opportunity.
  • Golf as a Vehicle for Life Skills Development
    methodology: golf-for-life-skills
    By using golf as a structured, values-based activity, the organization teaches discipline, perseverance, honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship, because these traits are embedded in the game's culture and transfer to personal development beyond the sport.
  • Grow the Game Through Community Engagement and Institutional Partnerships
    methodology: grow-the-game
    By organizing tournaments across skill levels and partnering with the USGA, the organization grows golf participation and sustains the sport’s culture, because structured access and institutional alignment amplify reach and preserve the game’s integrity.
  • Workforce Development via Sports Internships
    methodology: workforce-development-through-sports-internships
    By offering internships, the organization builds professional skills and industry connections in students and recent graduates, because hands-on experience in sport administration creates pathways to careers that sustain and grow the game.