irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS TO ENSURE THAT THEY WILL REMAIN AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE GAME OF GOLF TO ENABLE THEM TO PROVIDE ENJOYMENT TO THOUSANDS OF GOLFERS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. AREAS OF EDUCATION ASSIST THE MEMBER IN THEIR FIELD AS EXPERT INSTRUCTORS, SKILLED BUSINESS PEOPLE, AND PROMINENT COMMUNITY LEADERS. IT ASSISTS THEM IN PROVIDING AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE GOLF TO EVERYONE.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Education Programs
Provides ongoing educational opportunities for golf professionals to enhance skills in instruction, business management, and community leadership
Hall of Fame
Recognizes and honors distinguished golf professionals and amateurs from the Western New York region for their achievements and contributions to the sport
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Golf Development Programs 5 activities
- Delivers free golf clinics for military veteransProvides free 6-week golf clinics for military veterans in Western New York as part of its community outreach and inclusion initiatives.
- Operates PGA REACH Western NY for community inclusion initiativesManages PGA REACH Western NY, a charitable foundation focused on expanding access to golf through youth, military, and diversity and inclusion programs.
- Organizes regional golf tournaments and competitionsPlans and oversees golf tournaments in Western New York, including the WNY Open and seasonal hole-in-one competitions for member professionals, through a dedicated Tournaments Committee.
- Provides professional education and certification programs for golf professionalsOffers educational programming, certification in Executive Management, Golf Operations, and Teaching & Coaching, and the Master Professional Program—the PGA of America's highest designation—for PGA members to enhance their business, teaching, and leadership skills.
- Supports junior golf and youth player engagementRuns a Junior Golf/Player Engagement Committee and operates a junior golf tour program to promote youth participation in golf across Western New York.
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Golf Caddie and Junior Scholarships 1 activity
- Funds youth and underprivileged youth golf programsAwards grants to support Junior Golf initiatives and underprivileged youth golf programs in the Western New York PGA Section through its grantmaking activities.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosts annual events and member recognition programsConducts an end-of-year shootout event at Glen Oak Golf Club following the annual meeting and manages an Awards & Hall of Fame Committee to recognize member achievements and inductees.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Provides organizational governance and financial oversightMaintains an Executive Committee for overall leadership and governance, and a Finance Sub Committee responsible for financial planning and budgetary oversight of the organization.
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Golf Professional and Player Support 1 activity
- Supports career development and job placement for golf professionalsProvides career advancement resources, job placement support, and mentoring relationships for assistant and associate golf professionals through the Employment and Mentor Committees.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$751K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$746K99%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$714K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$275K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$823K
Cash$295K
Investments$128K
Liabilities$382K
Net assets$441K
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA SCHIRO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 55 | $144K |
board members · 11
- BOB KING — VICE PRESIDENT
- JAKE NORTHRUP — HONORARY PRESIDENT
- JAY SUTHERLAND — SECRETARY
- JONATHAN DECKER — DIRECTOR
- KYLE BENISH — DIRECTOR
- MATT CLARK — DIRECTOR
- MIKE D'AGOSTINO — PRESIDENT
- ROB KRAJEWSKI — TOURMANENT CHAIRMAN
- SEAN MOFFAT — DIRECTOR
- STEVE CARNEY — DIRECTOR
- STEVE LATIMER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- AndersonOrd Partner — Supporting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Antigua Partner — Supporting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Audacy Partner — Presenting partner of PGA REACH Western New York
- CNYPGA Network — Martha Wells served on the CNYPGA Board of Directors and received multiple awards from CNYPGA.
- Camarata Chiropractic & Wellness Partner — Presenting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Club Car Partner — Sponsors the Hole-In-One Club and Shootout program.
- Corebridge Financial Partner — Supporting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Partner — Title partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Digital Revenue Systems Partner — Supporting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Everlasting Memories Vacations Partner — Presenting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Evolve Golf Partner — Presenting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Flash Weather Partner — Supporting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- FootJoy Partner — Supporting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- GOLFTEC Partner — Supporting partner of PGA REACH Western New York
- Gallagher Partner — Supporting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Gatorade Partner — Supporting partner of PGA REACH Western New York
- GolfDojo Partner — Supporting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Levelwear Partner — Supporting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Michelob ULTRA / Try-It Distributing Partner — Title partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- National Adult Player Development Committee Network — Martha Wells served on this national committee for four years.
- National Fuel Partner — Supporting partner of PGA REACH Western New York
- PGA Network — Member of the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) network, operating as the Western New York section.
- PGA REACH WNY Foundation Partner — Collaborative foundation partner focused on expanding access and opportunities in golf.
- PGA of America Network — Part of the PGA of America regional network, operating as the Western New York section.
- PGA of America Partner — Western New York Section is one of 41 sections of the PGA of America.
- Pepsi Partner — Presenting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Psych Me Up Consulting Partner — Supporting partner of PGA REACH Western New York
- Psych Me Up Consulting Partner — Supporting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Pure Cuts Partner — Supporting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
- Stitch Golf Partner — Supporting partner of the Western New York PGA Section
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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 Social Impactmethodology: golf-for-impactBy leveraging golf events and participation mechanisms, the organization funds and supports programs serving youth, military, and diversity initiatives, using the sport as a platform for broader social good.
- Member Education for Public Accessmethodology: member-education-for-public-accessBy educating golf professionals in instruction, business, and leadership, the organization enables them to sustainably promote affordable and accessible golf, thereby increasing broad public participation in the sport.