named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifier
National youth skills competition hosted locally to promote golf participation and identify talent among youth ages 9–17.
Junior Golf Life Cycle
Comprehensive youth golf program including school-based introductions, PGA Junior League, NENY Junior Golf Tour, and college pathway support to engage children in golf.
Operation 36
Youth golf progression program focused on achieving on-course milestones, helping juniors develop skills and confidence through measurable achievements.
PGA HOPE Chapter
Adaptive golf program for military veterans and their families, using golf as a therapeutic tool for rehabilitation and community integration.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Golf Development Programs 2 activities
- Operation 36 youth golf programConducts the Operation 36 program, a player development initiative designed to introduce and retain young golfers through progressive skill-based milestones.
- Youth golf instruction and development programsProvides youth development programs that include golf instruction and hands-on play for children of all ages, fostering skill development and engagement with the sport.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Digital membership and golfer benefits platformOffers a digital app that provides local golfers with exclusive discounts at participating courses, enables digital redemption of offers, and grants access to members-only events.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Drive, Chip and Putt qualifier eventsHosts local qualifier events for the national Drive, Chip and Putt competition, providing youth golfers opportunities to advance to higher levels of the program.
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Amateur and Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 1 activity
- Jr. Golf Tour and competitive junior golf tournamentsOrganizes 12 to 17 competitive tournaments annually for junior golfers ages 10–18, including seasonal classics, majors, and championships across multiple divisions; submits scores to national ranking systems and awards Player of the Year points through a formal junior membership program.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Therapeutic and inclusive golf programs for veterans and underserved populationsOffers therapeutic golf programs for veterans and their families, and promotes diversity and inclusion by expanding golf access to underserved populations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Golf facility disinfection and sanitation servicesApplies FDA- and EPA-approved disinfection treatments at golf facilities to provide up to 90 days of protection against viruses, bacteria, and micro-organisms.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$381K
Contributions & grants$206K54%
Program service revenue$174K46%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$278K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$9K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$224K
Cash$216K
Investments$0
Liabilities$46K
Net assets$177K
Liquid reserves9.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +75.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- KEVIN CAIN — TREASURER
- MIKE BEHAN — PRESIDENT
- PETER TAVARES — SECRETARY
- RICH SCOTT — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- BioProtectUS Partner — Provider of patented disinfection and protection application used to create a healthier golf environment.
- DisinfectED, LLC Partner — Partner in providing EPA- and FDA-approved disinfection services for golf facilities.
- Eagle Crest Golf Club Partner — Partnered to create The Nest, a family-friendly golf destination that serves as the home for NENY PGA and Foundation operations.
- Junior Golf Scoreboard Partner — Submits scores from Major tournaments for national ranking tracking.
- PGA Headquarters Government — Collaborates with PGA Headquarters staff to manage and promote the Golf Pass program.
- PGA of America Network — Member section of the PGA of America, operating under its broader organizational framework.
- PGA of America Network — Member section of the PGA of America, operating under its governance structure.
- TCM Bank, N.A. Partner — Issuer of the Northeastern New York Section PGA credit cards.
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 using golf as a platform for programming, we produce positive social outcomes in communities because the sport creates structured, engaging opportunities that foster inclusion, character development, and cohesion—particularly for youth, veterans, and underserved populations.
- Youth Development Through Structured Golf Participationmethodology: character-development-through-sportBy offering tiered, age-grouped golf experiences and inclusive competition pathways, we promote sustained engagement and personal growth in young people because progressive access builds skill, character, and long-term connection to the sport.