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College World Golf Championships Foundation Inc

EIN 93-2624111 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak18 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF COLLEGE GOLF, RECOGNIZING THAT OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES NOT ONLY EXCEL IN THE SPORT BUT ALSO BECOME SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTORS TO SOCIETY. BY HOSTING EXCEPTIONAL NCAA DI GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS, WE HONOR THEIR JOURNEYS AND ARE COMMITTED TO ELEVATING COLLEGIATE GOLF AND GROWING THE GAME. WE AIM TO UNDERWRITE THE COSTS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PERPETUITY AND CREATE AN ENDOWMENT THAT ENSURES THE LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THE EVENT, BENEFITING FUTURE GENERATIONS OF COLLEGE GOLFERS. OUR VISION IS TO SECURE A PERMANENT SITE THAT WILL EQUALIZE THE CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN, INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS TO DREAM, STAY CONNECTED, AND BUILD A LASTING LEGACY THAT CELEBRATES THESE ACHIEVEMENTS WHILE ENSURING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR COLLEGE GOLF.

Income
$580,529
Spending
$918,493
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
-4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
358
Highest pay
$206,667, executive di

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: 18 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 277% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 58% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $648,258 spent. THE NCAA DI MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS WERE HELD IN MAY OF 2024 AT OMNI LA COSTA RESORT & SPA IN CARLSBAD, CA

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 April 2024.

    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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