Mission
THE CAROLINAS GOLF FOUNDATION WAS FORMED BY THE CAROLINAS GOLF ASSOCIATION IN 1977 TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING FOR A VARIETY OF CAROLINAS-BASED GOLF INITIATIVES.
Public Charity
CAROLINAS GOLF FOUNDATION
CAROLINAS GOLF FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in SOUTHERN PINES, NC. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $302K, expenses of $258K, total assets of $1.0M. Imperigo tracks 20 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.6M.
EIN: 591761556
SOUTHERN PINES, NC
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$302K
Total Expenses$258K
Total Assets$1.0M
Grant Records20
Funding Total$1.6M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Carolinas Golf Foundation
How Carolinas Golf Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$98
Programs
the work itself
$2
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $98 for programs
$33
The foundation's scholarship program supports students who are aspiring to become golf superintendents and turfgrass managers in the carolinas
$33
The foundation has donated to various junior golf programs including over nine carolinas first-tee programs, several city-wide developmental programs, the south carolina junior golf association, the women's south…
$32
The Carolinas Golf Foundation also concentrates research grant aid at clemson university and north carolina state university through rounds4research
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
TO FUND TURFGRASS RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO ASSIST JUNIOR GOLF AND GROWTH OF THE GAME INITIATIVES.
$43,003
TO FUND TURFGRASS RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO ASSIST JUNIOR GOLF AND GROWTH OF THE GAME INITIATIVES.
$259,345
To fund turfgrass research and scholarships and to assist junior golf and growth of the game initiatives.
$227,750
TO FUND TURF GRASS RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO ASSIST JUNIOR GOLF AND TO FACILITATE THE GROWTH OF GOLF IN THE CAROLINAS.
$261,965
SUPPORT
$8,500
Showing up to 5 of 20 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Andy Priest
TOP FINANCIAL OFFICIAL
Benjamin Boncella
LEGAL COUNSEL
Charles Lynch
SECRETARY
Kelly Miller
TREASURER
Lawrence Hicks
VICE PRESIDENT
Marion Moore
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $302K | $258K | $1.0M |
| 2024 | $314K | $189K | $817K |
| 2023 | $217K | $191K | $691K |
| 2022 | $203K | $185K | $665K |
| 2021 | $169K | $171K | $647K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $169K to $302K (+79%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.