Northern California Section Pga of America
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What it says it does
TO PROMOTE THE ENJOYMENT AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE GAME OF GOLF AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF THE GOLF PROFESSIONAL AND THE GOLF INDUSTRY. THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SECTION PGA OF AMERICA WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY ENHANCING THE SKILLS OF GOLF PROFESSIONALS AND THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMATEURS, MANUFACTURERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. AS A RESULT, THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SECTION PGA OF AMERICA WILL ELEVATE THE STANDARDS OF THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS' VOCATION, STIMULATE INTEREST IN THE GAME OF GOLF, AND PROMOTE THE OVERALL VITALITY OF THE GAME.
- Income
- $2.0 million
- Spending
- $2.2 million
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $131,774, former executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- TOURNAMENTS: THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE AND STAFF PUT TOGETHER A TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE THAT ALLOWS ALL SECTION MEMBERS A PLAYING OPPORTUNITY WITH DIFFERENT FORMATS THAT ENABLE EVERYONE TO BE COMPETITIVE.
- MEMBERSHIP: CREATED AN ASSOCIATE MENTORSHIP COMMITTEE DESIGNED TO HELP ASSOCIATES THROUGH THEIR PGM PROGRAMMING AND ALLOW THEM TO DEVELOP MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER MEMBERS.
- MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS: COORDINATED AND ORGANIZED ATTENDANCE TO NATIONAL MERCHANDISE SHOWS, AND DESIGNED ANNUAL DIRECTORY OF GOLF, ALL PROMOTING THE GAME OF GOLF.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 January 1970.
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 November 4, 2026.
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