TO UNITE THE GOLF INDUSTRY AROUND INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE, ENHANCE THE GROWTH OF AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE GAME WORLDWIDE, WHILE PRESERVING GOLF'S TRADITIONAL VALUES AND PASSING THEM ON TO OTHERS. IT ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH: 1. AMERICAN GOLF INDUSTRY COALITION UNITES AND ACTIVATES THE GOLF INDUSTRY AROUND KEY STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THAT INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND RETENTION OF PARTICIPANTS, INSPIRE INVOLVEMENT AND INTEREST IN THE GAME, AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE BEST PRACTICES FOR GOLF FACILITIES. 2. WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME CELEBRATES GOLF AND PRESERVES THE LEGACIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE MADE IT GREAT.
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 in Florida.
- Base
- $110k
- Bonus
- $222k
- Other
- $9k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/chief Exec Officer Above 90th percentile | $110k | $222k | $9k | — | $341k $372k |
Facilities Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $131k $143k |
Sr. Dir, Industry Engagement Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $107k $117k |
Sr. Dir, Guest Services Ops Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $103k $113k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at World Golf Foundation Inc equaled 3% 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 World Golf Foundation Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of World Golf Foundation Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of World Golf Foundation Inc received $340,764 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in Florida: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at World Golf Foundation Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Florida, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at World Golf Foundation Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at World Golf Foundation Inc equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are World Golf Foundation Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, World Golf Foundation Inc reported $10.9M in total revenue and $9.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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