United States Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Liberty Cor, New Jersey, registered in 1974, with $296,589,418 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$296.6M
▲ 40.1% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$304.3M
Net assets
$649.8M
Employees
588
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For United States Golf Association: 82% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For United States Golf Association: 26 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For United States Golf Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For United States Golf Association: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Advancesee schedule oadvance:we advance the game to enable a future that is even better than it is today. this means ensuring that all golfers have access and feel welcome. this starts with juniors and continues through a golfer's lifetime journey in the game. we're passionately pursuing better on-course playing conditions through our expert agronomy team, the usga green section, while advancing research and science to ensure golf courses are environmentally and economically sustainable. the usga green section offers products and services that advance golf facilities, including the development of measurement and decision-making tools. course consulting services offered to golf courses provide expertise to facilities through proven science-backed and data-driven best practices. the green section also provides educational resources through the green section record, speaking engagements, and conferences. the green section also manages the mike davis program for advancing golf course management, providing grants annually to universities and researchers that advance turfgrass science, reduce resource consumption and foster innovation related to golf course maintenance. the usga delivers on its mission to champion and advance the game through various efforts to foster a welcoming game for all. several programs and investments have fueled this work - from junior golf programs to career programs, education and development of employee resource groups. the usga's pj boatwright program has opened more than 180 paid internships in the game of golf annually, providing in-depth work experiences, and have initiated grants programs for first tee and lpga/usga girls golf local chapter grants. the usga conducts a 10-day immersive pathways internship experience during u.s. open week to provide collegiate and graduate students an opportunity to explore the many career pathways available in golf. the usga is also one of the primary funding sources for make golf your thing, a collaborative program among golf's leading organizations to open more ways for business, career and playing opportunities in golf. the world handicap system, governed by the usga in the u.s., likewise delivers tools and technology to help golfers of any ability to play on an equitable basis with each other and track progress. championship qualifiers and global competitions have also been funded by the usga in communities throughout latin america, central america, mexico and asian communities to inspire more people to play. rules education and training has been translated into multiple languages.each year, the usga invests in a variety of programs and services that benefit all golfers to both welcome and grow the game. the usga supports grassroots golf programs for juniors, including first tee, lpga*usga girls golf and drive chip & putt, which together provide access to the game for hundreds of thousands of juniors annually.
Unifysee schedule ounify: ghin & regional affairsthe usga provides services and opportunities to more deeply engage golfers in the game. it maintains a robust technology platform that calculates a handicap index for any golfer in the united states who wishes to measure their golf ability or play a fair game through a golf association or club. millions of golfers, as well as golf administrators, some international golfers if their federation is a customer of this usga service and those who conduct events, use this system daily to connect with the golf community. this platform delivers services through tools such as applications and online programs to promote accessibility and welcome more people to golf regardless of ability. through its golf handicap and information network (ghin), golf associations domestically and internationally deliver a reliable handicap index to millions of golfers.
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Revenue grew from $175.9M (FY2013) to $296.6M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-2.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$806.1M
Total liabilities
$156.2M
Net assets
$649.8M
Salaries & benefits
$74.5M
24% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $296,589,418▲40.1% | $304,253,877▲4.8% | $649,826,355▼0.4% | $806,058,075▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $211,630,044▼9.9% | $290,259,512▲10.3% | $652,646,604▲3.6% | $822,759,640▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $234,900,135▲1.4% | $263,194,534▲25.4% | $630,024,886▼14.8% | $791,037,411▼13.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $231,699,897▼55.2% | $209,927,454▲22.1% | $739,899,428▲0.8% | $917,892,326▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $517,714,574▲124% | $171,946,662▼13.9% | $734,234,365▲90.6% | $885,275,470▲73.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $230,989,875▲7.4% | $199,712,427▼1.2% | $385,230,116▲7.3% | $509,493,063▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $214,999,503▲4.0% | $202,105,781▲6.8% | $358,903,606▲13.9% | $472,006,094▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $206,656,399▼1.1% | $189,320,863▼1.6% | $315,028,053▲4.4% | $408,419,628▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $208,876,730▲18.8% | $192,358,002▲16.5% | $301,858,251▼2.4% | $381,705,431▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $175,879,735 | $165,120,368▲10.2% | $309,322,303▼1.7% | $392,860,711▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $149,792,595▲12.0% | $314,620,811▲19.5% | $379,810,506▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $133,684,831▲9.8% | $263,257,354▲11.0% | $334,199,293▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $121,780,178▲19.5% | $237,215,706▲2.4% | $300,810,069▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $101,940,284 | $231,679,075 | $292,007,755 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Mike Whan — $2,898,388 (0.95% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Whan | Ceo | 60 | $2,898,388 |
| John Bodenhamer | Chief Championships Officer | 60 | $941,217 |
| Susan Pikitch | Chief Financial Officer | 60 | $838,917 |
| Jon Podany | Chief Commercial Officer | 60 | $805,242 |
| Christopher Fraser | Secretary and Clo | 60 | $784,461 |
| Thomas Pagel | Chief Governance Officer | 60 | $670,637 |
| Emily Palmer | Chief Mber Services Officer | 60 | $616,405 |
| Reginald Jones Jr | Md, Us Open | 50 | $519,046 |
| Mary Lopuszynski | Md, Merchandise | 50 | $456,495 |
| Chaemin Lee | Md, Human Resources | 60 | $446,156 |
| James Hill | Md, Championships | 60 | $440,201 |
| Dennis Baggett | Md, Open Championships | 60 | $424,318 |
| Andrew Biggadike | Executive Committee (as of 03/24) | 10 | — |
| Andy North | Executive Committee (as of 03/24) | 10 | — |
| Anthony K Anderson | Executive Committee | 10 | — |
| Anthony Petitti | Executive Committee (thru 02/24) | 10 | — |
| Bryan Lewis | Executive Committee | 10 | — |
| Cathy Engelbert | Executive Committee | 10 | — |
| Chuck Brymer | Executive Committee (thru 02/24) | 10 | — |
| Courtney Myhrum | Executive Committee | 10 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbane Building Company | Golfhouse Pinehurst Construction | $8,343,086 |
| Golf Genius Software LLC | It Software | $7,269,053 |
| Arena Americas | Event Services | $6,745,496 |
| Next League LLC | Championship Digital Product Developer | $3,869,396 |
| Msg Promotions Inc | Hospitality Services | $3,667,439 |
43 grants to United States Golf Association totaling $18.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pga Tour Inc | General support | 2024 | $176,388 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $16,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Promedica Health System Inc | Support youth golf events | 2023 | $5,000,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $534,691 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $296,320 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2023 | $24,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $16,800 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $11,900 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Pga Tour Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
91 grants totaling $7.9M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by United States Golf Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament Foundation Inc | Junior | $760,660 |
| The Lpga Foundation | Junior | $505,000 |
| World Golf Foundation Inc | De&i initiative | $350,000 |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc | Junior | $325,000 |
| Texas A & M Research Foundation | Turfgrass grants | $271,568 |
| Trustees of Purdue University | Turfgrass grants | $173,274 |
| Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation | Internships | $162,000 |
| New Mexico State University | Turfgrass grants | $147,549 |
| Southern California Golf Association | Internships | $146,850 |
| Texas Golf Association | Internships | $146,850 |
| Carolinas Golf Association | Internships | $146,850 |
| Rutgers the State University | Turfgrass grants | $143,627 |
| Golf Association of Philadelphia | Internships | $134,850 |
| The Colorado Golf Association Inc | Internships | $134,074 |
| Arizona Golf Association | Internships | $124,000 |
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Data for United States Golf Association (EIN 13-1427105) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.