Veteran Golfers Association, operating under the name Vga, is located in Pinehurst, NC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Vga employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vga 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 12/2022, Vga generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 37.3% per year over the past 4 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENRICHING THE LIVES OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGH THE SPORTSMANSHIP AND CAMARADERIE OF GOLF.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN JULY 2022 - MORE THAN 8,500 MEMBERS COMPETED ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN MORE THAN 40 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN FOUR DIVISIONS, INCLUDING A VETERAN DIVISION (MALE), A VETERAN DIVISION (FEMALE), A COMBAT WOUNDED DIVISION, AND A FAMILY DIVISION.
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN AUGUST 2022 - MORE THAN 800 MEMBERS ADVANCED FROM A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TO ONE OF FOUR REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (NORTH, SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST) TO COMPETE IN ONE OF FOUR DIVISIONS, INCLUDING A VETERAN DIVISION (MALE), A VETERAN DIVISION (FEMALE), A COMBAT WOUNDED DIVISION, AND A FAMILY DIVISION.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT TRUMP NATIONAL DORAL IN SEPTEMBER 2022, 94 VGA MEMBERS ADVANCED FROM A REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TO COMPETE IN A 3 DAY CHAMPIONSHIP FOCUSING ON OUR MISSION, ENRICHING THE LIVES OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE SPORTSMANSHIP AND CAMARADERIE OF GOLF.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Peyton President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $110,495 | 
| John Dimmer Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 | 
| Cindy Macaulay Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Fernando Alandia Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 | 
| Joe Caley Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Gary Freburger Board Of Directors | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $700,276 | 
| Fundraising events | $91,788 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $443,654 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $84,001 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,235,718 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,798,975 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $17,630 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $3,070,083 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,910 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,664 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,832 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $87,902 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $67,487 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,360 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $58,564 | 
| Office expenses | $107,516 | 
| Information technology | $57,685 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $49,089 | 
| Travel | $37,945 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $14,954 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,452 | 
| Insurance | $26,532 | 
| All other expenses | $649,152 | 
| Total functional expenses | $2,591,086 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,010,089 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $110,812 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $412,068 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $1,532,969 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,193 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $221,288 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $262,481 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,270,488 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,532,969 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Veteran Golfers Association has awarded $21,175 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| NINELINE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $5,000 | 
| AJGA - AMERICAN JUNIOR PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $6,175 | 
| AMERICAN LAKES GOLF COURSE PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $5,000 | 
| 2 SEAM DREAM FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $5,000 |