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Georgia State Golf Association Inc

EIN 58-1145042 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 150 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROMOTION OF GAME/RULES OF GOLF THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF GEORGIA

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$6.3 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
65
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$259,152, ceo non-voting

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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 150 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (6)
  1. $2.6 million spent. CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS - GSGA CONDUCTS VARIOUS TOURNAMENTS AND QUALIFYING ROUNDS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF GEORGIA, FOR ITS MEMBER'S PARTICIPATION, INCLUDING YOUTH PLAY SUBSIDIZING.
  2. $1.4 million spent. COMPUTERIZED HANDICAPPING & COURSE RATING - GSGA ASSISTS MEMBER CLUBS IN ACCURATELY MEASURING AND RATING THEIR GOLF COURSES FOR HANDICAPPING PURPOSES. GSGA ALSO PROVIDES COMPUTERIZED HANDICAPPING SERVICE TO ITS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS.
  3. $171,453 spent. ADAPTIVE GOLF PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ANYONE (WITH A FOCUS ON INDIVIDUALS) WITH MOBILITY AND COGNITIVE CHALLENGES TO FIND THE BEST TECHNIQUES AND RESOURCES TO PLAY AND ENJOY GOLF.
  4. $286,193 spent. YOUTH ON COURSE
  5. $92,344 spent. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS GENERAL FOUNDATION
  6. YATES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS - THE GSGA SPONSORS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS OF MEMBER CLUBS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN AGRONOMY BY CONTRIBUTING TO FOUNDATIONS THAT AWARD THE SCHOLARSHIPS AS WELL AS PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE ENVIROMENTAL FOUNDATIONS. YOUTH ON COURSE - PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP TO ALLOW JUNIORS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 18 AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY AFFORDABLE GOLF.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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