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Metropolitan Golf Foundation

EIN 43-1755262 · Saint Louis, MO

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

What it says it does

MAKING GOLF A PLATFORM TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF ALL SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS.

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 48.8 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20
It owes 23% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 84% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 97% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
25 of 25
8 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no 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.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15
Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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

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

Programs described in its return (1)

$280,224 spent. THE METROPOLITAN GOLF FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF BY PRESERVING PUBLIC GOLF ACCESS, PROMOTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES. THROUGH THE NORMANDIE REIMAGINED PROJECT AND OTHER STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, THE FOUNDATION LEVERAGES GOLF AS A PLATFORM FOR LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION.OUR WORK IS ORGANIZED AROUND FOUR CORE PROGRAM PILLARS:YOUTH EMPOWERMENT - PROVIDING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH MENTORSHIP, LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE EXPERIENCES, AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH GOLF-CENTERED PROGRAMMING.TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION - EXPANDING ACCESS TO STEM AND DIGITAL LEARNING TO HELP CLOSE THE TECHNOLOGY GAP FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - STRENGTHENING NEIGHBORHOODS BY PRESERVING COMMUNITY ASSETS, HOSTING INCLUSIVE EVENTS, AND CONNECTING RESIDENTS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS.SUPPORT FOR HEROES - OFFERING PROGRAMS THAT HONOR AND ASSIST VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS THROUGH WELLNESS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES.TOGETHER, THESE INITIATIVES ADVANCE THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION TO USE GOLF AS A CATALYST FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY, AND COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE ST. LOUIS REGION.

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

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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.

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