The NCGA Foundation promotes life skills and values to deserving youth in Northern California through the game of golf while supporting the growth of the game and providing youth the opportunities and motivation to become productive citizens and lifelong golfers.
There are many ways to support the Foundation. The Foundation accepts donations in the form of cash, stock, real estate, securities and other forms of property as tax-deductible contributions. You may also choose to make a contribution by purchasing a commemorative brick from the Foundation. Individual donations of $20 and over are automatically enrolled in Foundation membership. While we have many members that will donate individually, there are numerous other ways to support the NCGA Foundation including the Club Enrollment Program, corporate donations and planned giving. For more information contact us.
In 2006 the Foundation developed a new program with the help of a generous donation from an anonymous donor in the San Francisco Bay area. The Youth on Course Program has grown tremendously since its inception and is designed to give thousands of kids access to local golf courses across Northern California, in turn increasing the probability of youth becoming lifelong golfers. Through Youth on Course certified programs and the Foundation's own online life skills curriculum, kids are taught important life skills and values that will enable them to become better people and leaders in the future, as well as better golfers. Once they are equipped with this knowledge, participants are able to play at 70 participating courses for an average of only $2 and hit range balls for an average of $1. The Foundation reimburses the courses a portion of the lost revenue.
The NCGA Foundation Pro-Am, held annually in August, was once again successful as it raised over $120,000 for the Foundation in 2007. The event has grown annually and will continue to grow in size and stature in the coming years as we look to add more sponsors for a wonderful day at Spyglass Hill GC. This year's Pro-Am will be held on August 15.
The One Man Scramble has also enjoyed great success, but we are looking to make it bigger and better in 2008. Take two mulligans on every hole, and help the NCGA Foundation pour more money back into local communities throughout the region!
Almost all administrative expenses of the Foundation are paid by the NCGA, ensuring nearly 100% of all donated funds are dedicated to our local youth. In the upcoming year, the Foundation will continue to commit itself to further increasing the endowment. We will also endeavor to ensure that the Morton Fund continues to grow and that Youth on Course enjoys incredible success for years to come.
Founded in 1989, the Northern California Golf Association Foundation, Inc is a non-profit IRS 501(c) (3) charitable organization. The NCGA Foundation operates under its own volunteer Board of Directors separate from the Northern California Golf Association, yet maintains strong links to assure continuity of purpose and performance.
Strict auditing and accounting guidelines have been a staple of the Foundation for years and we will continue to keep a watchful eye to ensure donated funds are truly helping improve the lives of youth at junior programs, schools and other organizations.
