THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO FULFILLING THE USGA'S MISSION TO CHAMPION AND ADVANCE THE GAME OF GOLF, EVERYWHERE IT IS PLAYED. ITS PURPOSE IS SOLEY CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $508k
- Bonus
- $107k
- Other
- $10k
- Benefits
- $36k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director & CPO Above 90th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers in New Jersey | $508k | $107k | $10k | $36k | $692k $773k |
Director Board Member Above 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $161k $180k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $73k $81k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $62k $69k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at USGA FOUNDATION equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about USGA FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of USGA FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of USGA FOUNDATION received $692,449 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in New Jersey: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at USGA FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in New Jersey, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at USGA FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at USGA FOUNDATION equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are USGA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, USGA FOUNDATION reported $7.4M in total revenue and $2.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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