Pga Foundation Inc.

“Lines 12, 13 and 14 - the charity applies the written conflict of interest policy, written whistleblower policy and written document retention and destruction policy that have been adopted by its related organization, the professional golfers' association of america. Line 15 - all compensation is being reported on the charity's form 990 as related compensation. The charity's related organization, the professional golfers' association of america, conducts the compensation review process described in part vi, line 15.”

“The form 990 is prepared and overseen by the director of tax at the pga of america, and then subjected to review and approval by the sr. Director of tax and section finance. After the comments are cleared, it is sent to the cfo for comments and approval, at which time it is also provided to the executive director of pga foundation, inc. For final internal comments. A copy of the return is then provided to the foundation's governing board for final review and comments prior to filing. Once all stages of review have been cleared both internally and with the governing board, the return is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“All members of the board of directors receive a conflict of interest policy at the time they are elected to the board. The conflict of interest policy requires directors to avoid conflict situations. In the event a conflict arises, they are required to disclose the conflict to the other directors so they can take appropriate action.”

“The organization has no employees. The top management officials are paid by a related company. For this related company, all employee compensation is determined based on comparability data and performance evaluations and the deliberation and decision process is contemporaneously substantiated. Certain positions may also be subject to review and approval by the board of directors with the assistance of independent consultants.”

“The organization has no employees of its own. The other officers are paid by a related company. For this related company, all employee compensation is determined based on comparability data and performance evaluations and the deliberation and decision process is contemporaneously substantiated. Certain positions may also be subject to review and approval by the board of directors with the assistance of independent consultants.”

“Minnesota, mississippi, north carolina, north dakota, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south carolina, tennessee, utah, virginia, wisconsin, west virginia”

“The organization makes its governing documents, policies, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The pga foundation's primary exempt purpose is to promote interest, participation and enjoyment in the game of golf for everyone everywhere. This purpose is achieved through, but not limited to: golf instruction programs; community golf programs; research and education; junior golf tournaments; introducing golf to veterans with disabilities; providing golf related charitable employment opportunities to individuals from diverse backgrounds; and, the promotion of the game of golf.”

“The organization has trustees and some directors who perform services for the organization as volunteers. The organization also has volunteers that will assist with various program and/or fundraising events.”

“Other professional fees 1,984,258 45,716 423,838”

“Increase to endowment fund 4,366,763”