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Northern Nevada Youth Golf Foundation

EIN 88-0444732 · Reno, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN NORTHERN NEVADA BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CHARACTER, INSTILL LIFE ENHANCINGVALUES AND PROMOTE HEALTHLY CHOICES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$509,442
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
118.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
27
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$138,604, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 118.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 89% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 148% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 42% 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $250,459 spent. THE FIRST TEE OF NORTHERN NEVADA ENHANCES NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE EASTERN SIERRAS THROUGH COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND BY BUILDING A REPUTATION FOR GUIDING OUR YOUTH UTILIZING THE NINE CORE VALUES. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO ENCOURAGE OUR YOUTH TO EXCEL IN LIFE THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF. TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS OUR YOUTH IN THRIVING SOCIALLY, EXCELLING ACADEMICALLY, ATHLETICALLY AND BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL ADULT WITH INTEGRITY, STRONG FAMILY VALUES AND A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY. THE FIRST TEE OF NORTHERN NEVADA HAS SERVED OVER 30,000 CHILDREN AND OF THOSE 1,155 FOR THE CURRENT YEAR IN OUR GREEN GRASS PROGRAM. 72% OF OUR YOUTH ARE ON FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIP.
  2. $18,394 spent. THE FIRST TEE OF NORTHERN NEVADA SUPPORTS THE FRED ALEXANDER MEMORIAL GOLF CLINIC (FAMGC) THAT WAS HELD IN CARSON CITY AND RENO, NEVADA. APPROXIMATELY 400 CHILDREN FROM NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE EASTERN SIERRAS ATTENDED THE EVENT HELD AT TWO GOLF COURSES, EAGLE VALLEY AND SIERRA SAGE. THE CHILDREN RECEIVE INSTRUCTION FROM SNCPGA PROFESSIONALS TO IMPROVE THEIR LONG AND SHORT GAME, AND RULE AND ETIQUETTE CLIINC. THE FAMGC PROVIDES A CLUB TO CHILDREN WHO ARE WITHOUT GOLF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER GOLF GEAR TO ALL CHILDREN.
  3. DURING 2022, TO FURTHER THE MISSION AND PROGRAMMING OF THE NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION, DBA, THE FIRST TEE OF NORTHERN NEVADA (NNYGF), THE COUNTY OF WASHOE, STATE OF NEVADA (WASHOE COUNTY) CONTRIBUTED THE WILDCREEK GOLF COURSE (PROPERTY) TO NNYGF. NNYGF IS OPERATING THE GOLF COURSE THROUGH A GOLF MANAGEMENT COMPANY AT NO COST TO FIRST TEE OF NORTHERN NEVADA FOR CHARITABLE AND AFFORDABLE GOLF PURPOSES AS FOLLOWS:(I) THE OPERATION OF THE ENTIRE PROPERTY AS A GOLF COURSE, INCLUDING OPERATING, MANAGING AND SUPERVISING REGULAR PLAY, GOLF SHOP, FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES FOR GOLFERS AND GOLF-RELATED EVENTS, DRIVING RANGE AND PUTTING PRACTICE GREENS, HOSTING EVENTS AND BANQUETS, MAINTENANCE FACILITIES, CLUB HOUSE AND INFRASTRUCTURES ON THE PROPERTY, PROVIDING LESSONS, CHOOSING AND MAINTAINING ALL PLAY AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTING PUBLIC PLAY, AND THE SALE OF MERCHANDISE AND SERVICES, AND; (II) MAKING THE GOLF COURSE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR A COST GENERALLY LESS THAN PRIVATE GOLF COURSES IN WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 June 2001.

    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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