Minnesota Golf Association Foundation
Use golf to do good. Regardless of background or ability, every individual should have access to the life-changing benefits of the greatest game in the world. We want …
Minnesota Golf Association
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The MGA Foundation makes golf accessible and inclusive through scholarships, Youth on Course, adaptive golf, and caddie programs. Support our mission today!
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Mission
Use golf to do good. Regardless of background or ability, every individual should have access to the life-changing benefits of the greatest game in the world. We want to share golf with everyone. The foundation uses golf to change lives. Programs include youth on course, caddie development, two higher education scholarships, and adaptive golf service to break down barriers that would otherwise inhibit participation in the game.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Minnesota Golf Association Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 74% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMinnesota Golf Association Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Edina, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 411888262. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Minnesota Golf Association Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411888262. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Minnesota Golf Association Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Minnesota Golf Association Foundation is located in Edina, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Minnesota Golf Association Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Minnesota Golf Association Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Minnesota Golf Association Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Minnesota Golf Association Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 62% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The MGA Foundation makes golf accessible and inclusive through scholarships, Youth on Course, adaptive golf, and caddie programs. Support our mission today! Minnesota Golf Association Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Minnesota Golf Association Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Minnesota Golf Association Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411888262, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MINNESOTA GOLF ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 52 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Minnesota Golf Association Foundation
- What is Minnesota Golf Association Foundation?
- Minnesota Golf Association Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Edina, United States. The MGA Foundation makes golf accessible and inclusive through scholarships, Youth on Course, adaptive golf, and caddie programs. Support our mission today!
- When was Minnesota Golf Association Foundation founded?
- Minnesota Golf Association Foundation was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Minnesota Golf Association Foundation?
- Jon Mays serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Minnesota Golf Association Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Edina, MN, United States.
- What is Minnesota Golf Association Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Minnesota Golf Association Foundation trustworthy?
- Minnesota Golf Association Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Minnesota Golf Association Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 411888262.
- What is Minnesota Golf Association Foundation's website?
- http://www.mngolf.org/FOUNDATION