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Annika Foundation

EIN 26-3100887 · Framingham, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ANNIKA FOUNDATION AIMS TO DEVELOP, EMPOWER AND ADVANCE YOUNG WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH GOLF AND IN LIFE. MORE SPECIFICALLY, WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES IN WOMEN'S GOLF AT THE JUNIOR, COLLEGIATE AND PROFESSIONAL LEVELS WHILE TEACHING. YOUNG PEOPLE THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING LIVING A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE THROUGH FITNESS AND NUTRITION.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
19.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
4
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$377,509, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 45 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $990,198 spent. ANNIKA FOUNDATION CONDUCTS SEVEN MAJOR GOLF EVENTS FOR ASPIRING JUNIOR, COLLEGIATE AND AMATEUR FEMALE GOLFERS. THE GLOBAL TOURNAMENTS INCLUDE HILTON GRAND VACATIONS ANNIKA INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY ROLEX; ANNIKA CUP AND ANNIKA INVITATIONAL EUROPE; CDW GIRLS JUNIOR ALL-STAR CHAMPIONSHIP; ANNIKA INTERCOLLEGIATE PRESENTED BY 3M; ANNIKA INVITATIONAL ASIA AND WOMEN'S AMATEUR LATIN AMERICA. OTHER INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE ANNIKA AWARD PRESENTED BY 3M, THE ANNIKA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND THE ANNIKA WOMEN'S ALL PRO TOUR WHICH ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $50,382 spent. THE ANNIKA FOUNDATION ALSO CONDUCTS SIX GRASSROOT CLINICS CALLED "SHARE MY PASSION" CLINICS, THAT INTRODUCE YOUNG GIRLS TO THE GAME.
  3. $204,392 spent. SINCE 2014, THE FOUNDATION HAS ANNUALLY HOSTED THE ANNIKA INTERCOLLEGIATE PRESENTED BY 3M, A WOMEN'S COLLEGE TOURNAMENT FEATURING 12 TOP DIVISION I SCHOOLS. MOREOVER, WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE HASKINS FOUNDATION, THE FOUNDATION CREATED THE ANNIKA AWARD PRESENTED BY STIFEL, WHICH IS GIVEN ANNUALLY TO THE BEST COLLEGIATE FEMALE GOLFER. THE ANNIKA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS A THREE-YEAR INITIATIVE BY THE ANNIKA FOUNDATION AND OLD BARNWELL THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO TWELVE COLLEGE GRADUATES PURSUING PROFESSIONAL GOLF DREAMS. ESTABLISHED IN 2022 TO FILL A CRITICAL GAP FOR RECENT GRADUATES, THE PROGRAM OFFERS BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE PLAYERS, INCLUDING MENTORSHIP, TRAINING, AND PATHWAYS TO THE PROFESSIONAL RANKS, HELPING THEM DEVELOP AS BOTH ON-COURSE AND OFF-COURSE PROFESSIONALS.
  4. $25,640 spent. THE ANNIKA WOMEN'S ALL PRO TOUR (WAPT) IS A PROFESSIONAL GOLF TOUR FOR WOMEN GOLFERS, ESTABLISHED IN 2019 AND REBRANDED IN 2024, THAT SERVES AS A DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY TO THE EPSON TOUR AND THE LPGA TOUR. IT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL COMPETITION, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LPGA'S EPSON TOUR, OFFERING PLAYERS WAYS TO EARN EXEMPTIONS INTO EPSON TOUR EVENTS. THE TOUR ALSO GIVES TOP PERFORMERS DIRECT ADVANCEMENT TO THE SECOND STAGE OF LPGA QUALIFYING.
  5. $12,938 spent. FORE HIRE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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