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Pinkney Foundation

EIN 83-1000830 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PINKNEY FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH GOLF, PROVIDING TRANSFORMATIVE OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH, RESILIENCE, AND A PATHWAY TO LIFELONG SUCCESS.

Income
$380,851
Spending
$356,632
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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

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 (4)
  1. $205,400 spent. ACE KIDS GOLF THE FOUNDATIONS FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE, ACE KIDS GOLF, DELIVERED GOLF INSTRUCTION, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND TOURNAMENT ACCESS FOR YOUTH AGES 7-18. MONTHLY GOLF CLINICS PROIDED STRUCTURED ENTRY POINTS FOR NEW PLAYERS WHILE REINFORCING FOCUS, DISCIPLINE AND TEAMWORK. THE FOUNDATION ALSO LAUNCHED LADIES LEARN GOLF, A WOMEN ONLY CLINIC SERIES PROMOTING ACCESS, CONFIDENCE, AND COMMUNITY AMONG WOMEN AND GIRLS IN THE GAME.
  2. $71,232 spent. THE PRIMETIME GOLF INDOOR FACILITY THE FOUNDATIONS PRIMETIME GOLF INDOOR FACILITY SERVED AS A YEAR ROUND HUB OFFERING HIGH-TECH TRAINING USING GOLFZON SIMULATORS, COACHING DELVELOPMENT, AND JOB EXPLORATION. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW DOOR VENTURES, THREE YOUTH COMPLETED A 3-MONTH PAID INTERNSHIP, LEARNING GOLF OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THE FACILITY ALSO HOSTED A MONTHLY MENS FELLOWSHIP GATHERINGS AND MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALING AND CONNECTION; PARTICULARLY FOR YOUTH AND MEN OF COLOR. CORPORATE AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTINUED ITS 15-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY PROBATION DEPRTMENT, DELIVERING WEEKLY GOLF AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING TO INCARCERATED YOTH AT CAMP SWEENEY. THIS INITIATIVE SUPPORTS EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE, REENTRY PLANNING, AND LONG-TERM GOAL SETTING FOR SYSTEM-IMPACTED YOUTH. THE FOUNDATIONS MONTHLY FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS LED BY FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS, HELPED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DEVELOP BUDGETING, SAVINGS, INVESTING, AND COLLEGE FUNDING SKILLS; PREPARING THEM FOR ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND REAL WORLD SUCCESS. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION ALSO EXPANDED COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH THE PRIMETIME GOLF MOBILE SIMULATOR, POWERED BY DRYVEBOX AND SUPPORTED BY TOYOTA WALNUT CREEK. THIS MOBILE UNIT BROUGHT GOLF TO SCHOOLS, BLOCK PARTIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, REMOVING ACCESS BARRIERS AND INTRODUCING HUNDREDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO GOLF AND STEM LEARNING IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS. THE PINKNEY FOUNDATION REMAINS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO TRANSFORMING LIVES AND EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY THROUGH GOLF, MENTORSHIP, WELLNESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT - BUILDING FUTURES ONE SWING, ONE SKILL AND ONE STUDENT AT A TIME. BEYOND LOCAL ACIVITIES, WE ALSO PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENTS. THESE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES ALLOWED PARTICIPANTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILL, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND FORM MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH PEERS AND MENOTRS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. EXPOSURE TO THESE COMPETITIVE AND INSPIRATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS REINFORCED THE VALUES OF HARD WORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND PERSERVERANCE. THROUGH THESE COMBINED EFFORTS, OR PROGRAMS ARE CREATING A POSITIVE, LASTING IMPACT, HELPING YOUTH OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL ON AND OFF THE GOLF COURSE.
  3. $45,000 spent. SCHOOL BREAKS AND SUMMER GOLF NOW IN ITS SECOND YEAR, THE FOUNDATIONS PARTNERSHIP WITH PIEDMONT PARKS & RECREATION EXPANDED ELEMENTARY-AGED CAMPS AND AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT, DELIVERING STRUCTURED GOLF AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING DURING SCHOOL BREAKS AND SUMMER MONTHS.
  4. $35,000 spent. YEAR-ROUND COMMUNITY EVENTS IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION ALSO EXPANDED COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH THE PRIMETIME GOLF MOBILE SIMULATOR, POWERED BY DRYVEBOX AND SUPPORTED BY TOYOTA WALNUT CREEK. THIS MOBILE UNIT BROUGHT GOLF TO SCHOOLS, BLOCK PARTIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, REMOVING ACCESS BARRIERS AND INTRODUCING HUNDREDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO GOLD AND STEM LEARNING IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS.

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 October 13, 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 December 2018.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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