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METROPOLITAN GOLF ASSOCIATION INC
ELMSFORD, NY · EIN 134109121 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · mgagolf.org
revenue
$606K
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$7.5M
employees
52
volunteers
200
mission · from form 990

THE ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE IN ALL WAYS THE BEST INTEREST AND TRUE SPIRIT OF THE GAME OF GOLF AND ITS RELATED ACTIVITIES AND TO ORGANIZE TOURNAMENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA) promotes the game of golf in the New York metropolitan area by organizing tournaments, administering a regional handicap system, and providing communication and education services to member clubs and golfers. It supports player development through junior programs, adaptive golf, and caddie academies, and runs a foundation that offers scholarships and access initiatives. Founded in 1897, the MGA serves golfers across New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    HANDICAP SERVICES-PROVIDED AN ACCURATE AND UNIFORM HANDICAP CALCULATION SERVICE TO MORE THAN 100,000 AREA CLUB MEMBERS. THIS ALLOWS GOLFERS OF DIFFERENT ABILITIES TO COMPETE EQUITABLY.
  2. #2 $0
    COMMUNICATION-ASSOCIATION PROVIDED CLUBS AND AREA GOLFERS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF GOLF RELATED COMMUNICATION VEHICLES. INCLUDED ARE MET GOLFER MAGAZINE, WWW.MGAGOLF.ORG, ENEWSLETTER, VIDEOS AND MUCH MORE.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Adaptive Golf
Program dedicated to expanding golf access for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities through specialized instruction and equipment
Caddie Academies
Offers training and employment pathways for youth through caddie programs at member clubs, including education and scholarship support
GOLFWORKS
Youth development program that introduces golf and caddie opportunities to students from underserved communities, preparing them for employment and further education
Handicap Services
Provides an accurate and uniform handicap calculation service to over 100,000 member club golfers using the World Handicap System, enabling equitable competition across abilities
MGA Competitions
Organizes amateur golf tournaments for men, women, and juniors across the metropolitan area, including MGA, LIGA, and WGA championships
The Met Golfer
Publishes a magazine and digital content for members covering golf news, events, instruction, and features on players and courses in the region
Youth on Course
Provides affordable access to golf by enabling youth to play rounds for $5 or less at participating courses across the region
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Golf Professional and Player Support 3 activities
    • Maintains historical and achievement records
      Keeps an archive of competition results and maintains a registry for members to report hole-in-one achievements.
    • Provides educational and administrative support to member clubs
      Offers educational programs and seminars for club leaders and provides free course rating and measuring services to member clubs on a six-year cycle to support operational standards.
    • Represents member clubs and golfers in the metropolitan region
      Represents over 500 golf clubs and courses and more than 155,000 golfers in the New York metropolitan area, serving as a central association for amateur golf.
  • Private Social and Recreational Clubs 2 activities
    • Hosts recreational golf events for members
      Organizes MGA Play Days events that provide members with opportunities to participate in recreational golf outings.
    • Supports public golf access and course information
      Maintains and provides access to a list of public golf facilities in the metropolitan area to support public play and recreational access to golf.
  • Youth Golf Development Programs 1 activity
    • Administers Handicap Index and score posting services
      Provides Handicap Index services and a platform for golfers to post scores under the World Handicap System for members of affiliated clubs in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Serves over 100,000 golfers through accurate and uniform handicap calculations to enable equitable competition.
  • Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
    • Offers insurance services for member clubs and employees
      Provides customized property and casualty, group health, and retirement insurance plans for member clubs and their employees.
  • Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
    • Operates membership referral and growth programs
      Runs the MGA Ambassador Program and a referral initiative to encourage new membership and expand participation in the association.
  • Amateur and Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 1 activity
    • Organizes and conducts amateur golf championships and qualifying events
      Plans and runs a series of competitive golf tournaments, including the MGA/MetLife Boys’ Championship, the Ike MGA Stroke Play Championship, and the Met Amateur Championship. Facilitates qualification pathways for national events such as the U.S. Amateur Championship.
  • Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
    • Provides communication and digital platforms for members
      Offers golf-related communication channels including Met Golfer Magazine, the MGA website, e-newsletters, videos, and the My MGA App for game tracking. Maintains an online community and calendar of competitions for member clubs and golfers.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$606K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$555K92%
Investment income$59K10%
Other revenue$-8K
expenses
Total expenses$1.21M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$740K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.19M
Cash$510K
Investments$4.79M
Liabilities$660K
Net assets$7.53M
Liquid reserves52.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -92.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BRIAN MAHONEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE 40 $416K
ELIZABETH FRANCESE CHIEF FINACIAL OFFICER 40 $219K
STEPHEN CLOW DIRECTOR, BUSINESS OPERATIONS 40 $191K
KIMBERLY BRAHAM CHIEF ADMINISATRAIVE OFFICER 40 $176K
JOHANNA GAVIN DIRECTOR, MGA FOUNDATION 40 $168K
CHRIS GAFFNEY DIRECTOR, CHAMPIONSHIPS 40 $164K
HELEN FARRELLY DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS 40 $156K
KEVIN KLINE DIRECTOR, MEMBER SERVICES 40 $145K
board members · 17
  • ANDREW G STOCK — PAST PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
  • BROOKE COOPER — DIRECTOR
  • BRYAN PENDRICK — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES WEISMAN — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON — DIRECTOR
  • DAMON WRIGHT — DIRECTOR
  • DARIN GOLDSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • GREGG M ANGELILLO — TREASURER/SECRETARY
  • JON BETLOW — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH SALADINO — DIRECTOR
  • JOY KAYE — DIRECTOR
  • KEN BAKST — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL J SULLIVAN — PAST PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
  • NATHANIEL TURNER — DIRECTOR
  • NED P ZACHAR — VICE PRESIDENT
  • PATRICK L DONNELLY — PRESIDENT
  • RENEE NOTO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Callaway Partner — Presenting sponsor of MGA Play Days.
  • Callaway Partner — Presents the Met Open Championship.
  • Callaway Partner — Title sponsor of MGA Play Days events
  • MetLife Partner — Co-sponsors the MGA/MetLife Boys’ Championship and MGA/MetLife Women's Four-Ball Championship.
  • USGA Government — Administers USGA qualifying tournaments and aligns with USGA rules and championships.
  • USGA Government — Administers USGA qualifying tournaments and championships in the metropolitan area
  • USGA Government — Administers USGA qualifying tournaments and collaborates on championship events
  • USGA Government — Administers USGA qualifying tournaments and collaborates on championship schedules.
  • USGA Government — Administers USGA qualifying tournaments and collaborates on championship scheduling.
  • USGA Government — Administers USGA qualifying tournaments and shares results through its website
  • USGA Government — Collaborates on USGA qualifying tournaments and adheres to USGA rules and handicap standards.
  • USGA Government — Collaborates on USGA qualifying tournaments and course rating standards.
  • USGA Government — Collaborates with the USGA on qualifying schedules and championship results.
  • WMGA Partner — Co-sponsors the WMGA/MGA Women's Met Amateur Championship and WMGA/MGA Women's Public Links.
  • www.mgagolf.org Partner — Digital platform used to deliver golf-related communications and services to members.
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.

  • Club-Affiliation Model for Service Delivery
    methodology: club_affiliation
    By affiliating with member clubs across the tri-state area, the organization extends access to services like handicapping and competitions, because this decentralized network structure amplifies reach and leverages existing local infrastructure to serve more golfers efficiently.
  • Handicap-Based Equity in Competition
    methodology: handicap_equity
    By using standardized handicap calculations and implementing the World Handicap System, the organization enables equitable competition among golfers of different skill levels, because consistent scoring adjustments allow for fair play across diverse abilities and courses.