COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

WESTERN NEW YORK SECTION PGA FOUNDATION
EAST AMHERST, NY · EIN 272351964 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N6A · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · westernnewyork.pga.com
revenue
$417K
expenses
$423K
net assets
$190K
employees
0
volunteers
15
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE BOUNDRIES OF THE WESTERN NEW YORK SECTION AND TO FUND PROGRAMS SUPPORTING OR SERVING YOUTH, MILITARY AND DIVERSITY IN GOLF.

profile · synthesized from sources

Western New York Section PGA Foundation supports youth, military, and diversity in golf through programs that introduce and grow participation in the sport. The organization operates youth development initiatives such as Drive, Chip & Putt, PGA Junior League, and Junior Golf Days, focusing on skill-building, inclusion, and character development. Programs are delivered in Western New York, primarily through PGA professionals and partnerships.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Drive, Chip & Putt
Free nationwide skills competition for youth ages 7–15 focusing on the three core elements of golf: driving, chipping, and putting.
Junior Golf Days
Free introductory events for children ages 5–9 that use fun, developmentally appropriate activities to teach golf fundamentals and build athleticism.
PGA Junior League
Team-based youth golf program for boys and girls ages 17 and under, offering coached play and competition led by PGA and LPGA professionals.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Youth Golf Development Programs 3 activities
    • Hosting Junior Golf Days for young children
      Hosts Junior Golf Days for children ages 5 to 9, offering free instruction in driving, chipping, and putting through developmentally appropriate games and activities led by PGA Professionals, with events limited to 50 participants to ensure safety and instructional quality.
    • Operating PGA Junior League for youth
      Operates PGA Junior League, a team-based youth golf program for boys and girls ages 17 and under, providing coaching from PGA and LPGA Professionals to support skill development and team engagement.
    • Providing free junior golf development competitions
      Offers free junior golf development competitions focused on driving, chipping, and putting for youth ages 7–15, designed to build fundamental skills in a structured environment.
  • Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitating employer matching gifts
      Facilitates employer matching gifts to increase the impact of individual donations, helping to amplify financial contributions to the foundation’s programs.
  • Golf Caddie and Junior Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding youth, military, and diversity in golf programs
      Funds programs that support youth, military, and diversity in golf within the Western New York Section. This grantmaking activity focuses on expanding access and inclusion in the sport through targeted financial support.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Offering volunteer matching services
      Offers volunteer matching to amplify the impact of volunteer hours, connecting individuals with opportunities to support the foundation’s initiatives.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$417K
Contributions & grants$219K53%
Program service revenue$197K47%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$400
expenses
Total expenses$423K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$22K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$250K
Cash$243K
Investments$0
Liabilities$59K
Net assets$190K
Liquid reserves6.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • DAN ANTONUCCI — TREASURER
  • JAMIE MILLER — INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
  • JEFF MIETUS — SECRETARY
  • MATT CLARK — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL O'CONNOR — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MIKE D'AGOSTINO — PRESIDENT
  • MIKE MERRIMAN — INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
  • ROB KRAJEWSKI — DIRECTOR
  • TED GRASSI — INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • LPGA Professionals Partner — Engages LPGA Professionals to co-deliver coaching in the PGA Junior League program.
  • PGA REACH WNY Network — Collaborates with PGA REACH WNY to deliver junior golf programs including Junior Golf Days and PGA Junior League.
  • Western New York Section PGA Network — Geographic section of the PGA providing organizational context and boundaries for foundation activities.
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.

  • Expanding Access and Diversity in Golf via Targeted Grantmaking
    methodology: targeted_grantmaking
    By directing grant funds toward programs that prioritize youth engagement, military inclusion, and diversity, the organization increases equitable access to golf, because targeted investment removes barriers and creates pathways for underrepresented groups to participate.
  • Youth Golf Inclusion Through Developmentally Appropriate Programming
    methodology: american_development_model
    By applying the American Development Model Stage Two and FUNdamentals approach, the organization delivers age-appropriate, skill-building golf instruction that increases youth engagement and participation, because the structure meets children at their developmental level to foster long-term involvement.