Scott Watkins Memorial Golf Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Scott Watkins Memorial Golf Foundation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes namely to honor the legacy of Scott Watkins by organizing fundraising events and grant making initiatives that support junior golf programs in Michigan. The Foundations primary mission is to provide young people with access to the game of golf along with the life skills leadership development confidence and community engagement that the sport fosters through partnerships with programs such as Youth on Course LPGA Girls Golf and The First Tee.
- Income
- $37,727
- Spending
- $13,550
- Reserves
- 25.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 53%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $22,520 spent. In 2024 the Scott Watkins Memorial Golf Foundation hosted its annual memorial golf outing in Frankenmuth Michigan bringing together family friends and community members to honor Scotts legacy and support youth golf initiatives. Through this event the Foundation raised approximately $20,000 to fund junior golf programs across Michigan including Youth on Course and other local scholarship efforts. In addition the Foundation received a private donor contribution to further expand its charitable reach. These efforts help make the game of golf more accessible to young players by reducing financial barriers and promoting personal growth sportsmanship and community engagement among youth participants.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 May 2023.
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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