Massachusetts Golf Association Inc

Organization Overview

Massachusetts Golf Association Inc is located in Norton, MA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (N6A) the organization is classified as: Golf, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Massachusetts Golf Association Inc employed 80 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Golf Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Massachusetts Golf Association Inc generated $5.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY AND VALUES OF GOLF THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GOLF EVENTS AND TOURNAMENTS - EVERY YEAR, THOUSANDS OF MASSACHUSETTS GOLFERS OF ALL ABILITIES COMPETE IN VARYING EVENTS RANGING FROM STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, MEMBER TOURNAMENTS, AND USGA REGIONAL QUALIFYING EVENTS.


COMMUNITY GOLF AND JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM - THE LINKS AT MASS GOLF SERVES AS A PERMANENT GOLF EDUCATION CENTER FOR MASSACHUSETTS THAT PROVIDES ACCESS FOR MANY YOUTH-BASED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS WITH THE GOAL OF POSITIVELY AFFECTING THE LIVES OF UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE LINKS IS THE HOME BASE FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER OF THE NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED THE FIRST TEE PROGRAM. A SERIES OF DAY AND WEEK-LONG CLINICS ARE HOSTED FOR VARIOUS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY GROUPS AT THE CLUB THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRST TEE OF MASSACHUSETTS RUNS SATELLITE FACILITIES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS IN THE FOLLOWING CITIES WITHIN MASSACHUSETTS; SPRINGFIELD, HYANNIS, BOSTON, NATICK AND BROCKTON. THE COURSE AT THE LINKS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR-ROUND - WEATHER PERMITTING - AND PROVIDES AFFORDABLE GOLF ACCESS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING JUNIORS, SENIORS AND WOMEN.


HANDICAPPING SERVICE - PROVIDES ACCURATE AND TIMELY HANDICAP INDEXES FOR ROUGHLY 87,000 GOLFERS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND UPHOLDS THE INTEGRITY OF THE USGA HANDICAP SYSTEM. MAINTAINING A HANDICAP INDEX ALLOWS GOLFERS OF VARYING SKILL LEVELS TO COMPETE ON AN EQUITABLE BASIS.


MISCELLANEOUS - COURSE RATING, MEASURING AND MARKING - THE MGA RATES COURSES FOR MEN AND WOMEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE USGA COURSE & SLOPE RATING SYSTEM. PRECISE RATINGS ARE PROVIDED FOR EACH SET OF TEES SO THAT GOLFERS CAN ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF AN ACCURATE AND EQUITABLE HANDICAP SYSTEM. THE MGA ALSO ACCURATELY MEASURES COURSES TO ENSURE PRECISE RATINGS. ADDITIONALLY, THE MGA ASSISTS ITS CLUBS IN PROPERLY MARKING AND DEFINING THEIR GOLF COURSES (I.E. WATER HAZARDS, OUT OF BOUNDS, BALL DROPS, ETC.) FOR EITHER COMPETITIVE OR RECREATIONAL PLAY SO THAT MEMBERS CAN BECOME ACCUSTOMED TO PLAYING UNDER THE RULES OF GOLF. THESE PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AS A COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE TO GOLF CLUBS.EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS - THE MGA CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS ON A MYRIAD OF TOPICS INCLUDING THE RULES OF GOLF, ETIQUETTE, HANDICAP SYSTEM, TOURNAMENT PAIRING PROGRAMS AND COURSE RATING.USGA LIAISON - THE MGA ASSISTS THE USGA WITH NATIONAL ISSUES AFFECTING AMATEUR GOLF, PROCESSES AMATEUR STATUS REINSTATEMENT APPLICATIONS, CONDUCTS QUALIFYING ROUNDS FOR USGA CHAMPIONSHIPS AND UPHOLDS THE INTEGRITY OF THE USGA HANDICAP SYSTEM. THE USGA RELIES HEAVILY ON STATE AND REGIONAL GOLF ASSOCIATIONS TO COORDINATE ITS PROGRAMS AND ACCOMPLISH ITS OBJECTIVES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,307,273
Investment income $123,162
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $529
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$96,179
Net Income from Fundraising Events $15,819
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,388
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,132,097

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Massachusetts Golf Association Inc has awarded $26,763 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE FRANCIS OUIMET SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Norton, MA

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUND

$20,305

WGAM JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUND

$6,458
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Massachusetts Golf Association Inc has recieved totaling $314,652.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United States Golf Association

Liberty Corner, NJ

PURPOSE: INTERNSHIP/SUBSIDY

$113,579
Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$72,019
Ncga Foundation

Monterey, CA

PURPOSE: JR. GOLF PROGRAMS

$63,294
John D Mineck Foundation

Hingham, MA

PURPOSE: GRANT FOR SUPPORT OF GOLF EVENTS IN BOSTON AND NORTON

$25,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: SPORTS/LEISURE

$10,000
Frisbie Family Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$10,000
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