The Environmental Institute For Golf

Organization Overview

The Environmental Institute For Golf is located in Lawrence, KS. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Environmental Institute For Golf 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, Environmental Institute For Golf generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE GCSAA FOUNDATION SECURES FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH THAT ADVANCES THE WORK OF GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROVIDE GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CONTINUING EDUCATION WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN THE GOLF COURSE INDUSTRY, FUTURE TURFGRASS RESEARCHERS AND EDUCATORS, AND CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF GCSAA MEMBERS. ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED ACCORDING TO A LIST OF CRITERIA, INCLUDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, EXTRACURRICULAR AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE EVALUATED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF GCSAA MEMBERS, WHICH ARE EVALUATED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE OF THREE EDUCATORS.


COLLECT AND PUBLISH DATA ON EVERY ASPECT OF GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT FROM AN ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVE THAT PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF GOLF COURSE LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS. THE FOUNDATION GRANTS AWARDS FOR APPLIED AGRONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF GOLF COURSES, WHILE MINIMIZING THE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.


PROVIDES ONLINE ACCESS TO MORE THAN 190 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, CASE STUDIES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILES. THESE PROVE THE GOLF COURSE'S IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS. WITH THE EVER INCREASING REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE PRESSURES ON LAND USE, WATER USE, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, AND NUTRIENT AND PESTICIDE USE; THIS FUNDING ALLOWS GCSAA TO BE A VOICE FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT PROFESSION AND THE GOLF INDUSTRY BY TELLING GOLF'S STORY ON A NATIONAL LEVEL. THESE STORIES HIGHLIGHT THE KEY ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL BENEFITS OF GOLF.


PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO GCSAA MEMBERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED PERSONAL LOSS DUE TO NATURAL DISASTERS SUCH AS HURRICANES, TORNADOES, FLOODING OR WILDFIRES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,017,066
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $751,624
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,017,066
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $58,461
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,125
Net Income from Fundraising Events $203,493
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,277,895

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that The Environmental Institute For Golf has recieved totaling $127,560.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,030
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,030
Masters Tournament Foundation Inc

Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: FOSTER SPORT OF GOLF

$10,000
Golf Course Superintendents Assoc Of America

Lawrence, KS

PURPOSE: PRESIDENT'S GC GRANT

$10,000
World Golf Foundation Inc

St Augustine, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,500
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$11,717,442
Earnings$1,801,880
Net Contributions$1,170,826
Other Expense$523,539
Grants$1,359,760
Ending Balance$12,806,849

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