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SYRACUSE YOUTH GOLF INC
JAMESVILLE, NY · EIN 260504848 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N60 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · firstteesyracuse.org
revenue
$615K
expenses
$548K
net assets
$1.7M
employees
68
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING LEARNING FACILITIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

profile · synthesized from sources

First Tee – Syracuse is a youth development organization that uses golf to teach character and life skills to children and teens. Through structured programs, it focuses on building resilience, confidence, and positive behaviors both on and off the course. The organization serves young people in the Syracuse, NY area with programs tailored to different age groups and skill levels.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

First Tee Program
Youth development program integrating golf instruction with character education for children ages 7-18, focusing on emotional regulation, goal setting, and resilience
Game Changers Academy
National leadership program for teens that combines golf with inclusive leadership training and personal development
LPGA/USGA Girls Golf
Golf instruction program for girls led by LPGA and PGA professionals, emphasizing life skills and confidence building alongside golf fundamentals
PGA Junior League
Team-based golf program for boys and girls 13 and under, offering 9-hole matches in a scramble format to encourage participation and skill development
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Youth Golf Development Programs 4 activities
    • Delivery of school-based physical education programs using golf
      Delivers golf and life skills instruction as part of physical education curricula in multiple elementary and middle schools in the Syracuse area, reaching youth through an in-school model.
    • National teen leadership and golf development programs
      Hosts and facilitates national leadership initiatives for teens, including the First Tee Game Changers Academy and multi-day leadership events at the University of Minnesota featuring leadership workshops and golf clinics led by PGA TOUR players. Also supports selected teens in competing at the PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill.
    • Operation of golf facilities for youth programming
      Operates Butternut Creek Golf Complex as a dedicated facility for youth programs and delivers summer instruction at Drumlins Golf Club and Turning Stone Resort, providing access to golf courses as part of program delivery.
    • Youth development through golf and life skills instruction
      Provides structured youth development programs that integrate golf instruction with character education, teaching core values such as integrity, respect, perseverance, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, goal setting, and appreciation of diversity. Programs are delivered through trained coaches and align with the First Tee 5 Key Commitments framework.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Online program delivery and engagement under First Tee-Syracuse brand
      Operates a website and online services to support program delivery, participant engagement, and outreach under the First Tee-Syracuse brand.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Partnership and sponsorship development for youth programs
      Accepts sponsorships and builds partnerships to support the delivery and expansion of youth development programs.
  • Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
    • Youth safety and volunteer screening
      Ensures participant safety by conducting background checks and requiring Safe Sport training for all employees, coaches, volunteers, and board members prior to engagement with youth.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$615K
Contributions & grants$410K67%
Program service revenue$65K10%
Investment income$11K2%
Other revenue$131K
expenses
Total expenses$548K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$274K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.77M
Cash$221K
Investments$0
Liabilities$61K
Net assets$1.71M
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PETER WEBBER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $114K
board members · 24
  • CECILIA FULLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHARLIE BREUER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAN GARDNER — PRESIDENT
  • DARREN FULLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DON SCHOLL — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOUG PICKNEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • DRWILLIAM POLLARD — BOARD MEMBER
  • ED MOSES — BOARD MEMBER
  • EMMANUEL JACKSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • HANK FUST — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JASON THOMAS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEFF COLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEFF RUBIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOE LEE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOE MUELLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN KING — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN WILDHACK — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEVIN BRYANS — BOARD MEMBER
  • LINDA MULHERIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK MARTINO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATT GARDNER — TREASURER
  • MICHAEL HUMPHREY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL LANGAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MIKE GARDNER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • 3M Open Partner — Partner in presenting the First Tee Game Changers Academy.
  • 3M Open Partner — Proud partner providing financial support and hosting teen participants for a golf clinic at the tournament.
  • AWS Partner — National partner in delivering the First Tee Game Changers Academy.
  • AWS Partner — Proud partner providing financial support and facilitating activities at the Game Changers Academy.
  • Butternut Creek Golf Complex Partner — Operates as the dedicated facility for First Tee – Syracuse programming.
  • Charles Schwab Funder — Provided a challenge grant to support the organization's programs.
  • Deliboy Partner — Community support partner of First Tee – Syracuse.
  • Dewitt Carvel Ice Cream Partner — Community support partner of First Tee – Syracuse.
  • Drumlins Golf Club Partner — Hosts summer instruction sessions for First Tee – Syracuse.
  • First Tee Network — Local chapter of the national First Tee network.
  • First Tee Network — SYRACUSE YOUTH GOLF INC operates as First Tee – Syracuse, part of the national First Tee network.
  • First Tee Network — SYRACUSE YOUTH GOLF INC operates as a chapter of First Tee, adhering to its national policies and programs.
  • First Tee Network — SYRACUSE YOUTH GOLF INC operates as a chapter of the national First Tee network.
  • Fust Charles Chambers LLP Partner — Community support partner of First Tee – Syracuse.
  • Golf Channel Partner — Broadcasts the PURE Insurance Championship internationally, increasing visibility for First Tee participants and the event.
  • Golf Galaxy Partner — Community support partner of First Tee – Syracuse.
  • LPGA Girls Golf Partner — Organization with which Sydney has volunteered, indicating collaborative programming opportunities.
  • LPGA/USGA Girls Golf Partner — Offers Girls Golf program with instruction led by LPGA/PGA professionals and certified coaches to empower girls through golf
  • Le Moyne College Partner — Community support partner of First Tee – Syracuse.
  • Monterey Peninsula Foundation Partner — Co-hosts the PURE Insurance Championship with First Tee, providing support for the event and its youth participants.
  • PGA Junior League Partner — Hosts PGA Junior League teams at Butternut Creek Golf Complex for youth 13 and under
  • PGA TOUR Government — Hosts the Charles Schwab Challenge where Sydney has volunteered, reflecting an event-level affiliation.
  • PGA TOUR Champions Partner — Co-hosts the PURE Insurance Championship with First Tee, pairing teens with professional golfers for competition and mentorship.
  • PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation, Inc. Network — Shared data and operational alignment with national headquarters under the First Tee brand.
  • PURE Insurance Partner — Hosts and sponsors the PURE Insurance Championship, supporting First Tee participants through funding and event production.
  • Pebble Beach Resorts Partner — Provides access to Pebble Beach Golf Links and supports the hosting of the PURE Insurance Championship for First Tee participants.
  • Prudential / CNY Realty Partner — Community support partner of First Tee – Syracuse.
  • Topgolf Partner — Partner organization supporting First Tee through summer academy programs and national initiatives like the Game Changers Academy.
  • Topgolf Partner — Proud partner providing financial support and hosting teen participants for activities during the Game Changers Academy.
  • Turning Stone Resort Partner — Hosts summer instruction sessions for First Tee – Syracuse.
+ 1 more
strategies · 2

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 as a Vehicle for Youth Development
    methodology: golf_for_youth_development
    By using golf as an engaging and structured activity, we teach life skills, character, self-confidence, and resilience because participation in the sport provides teachable moments and a motivating context for personal growth.
  • Tiered Certification with Holistic Coaching
    methodology: tiered_certification_with_mentorship
    By advancing youth through progressively challenging levels of golf and life skills mastery with trained coaches who integrate instruction in both sport and personal development, we promote sustained engagement and holistic growth because structured progression and mentorship reinforce commitment and self-efficacy.