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EIN 52-2103204

First Tee Phoenix (FT-PHX)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Phoenix
State
Arizona
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
Description
First Tee (a/k/a Arizona Golf and Life Skills Inc.) is a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. We're Building Game Changers through our junior golf programs.
Also known as...
The First Tee of Phoenix; Arizona Golf and Life Skills; Thunderbird Junior Golf Foundation
Total revenues
$2,178,981
2023
Total expenses
$1,423,067
2023
Total assets
$3,295,753
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at FT-PHX

First Tee - Phoenix was created for the purpose of providing affordable access to the game of Golf and teaching Life Skills to young people in maricopa county from all walks of Life, particularly those who otherwise might not have an opportunity to play. First Tee - Phoenix impact youth in more than 120 school programs and through regular programming at 14 Golf facilities across the valley. Curriculum is designed to teach valuable Life Skills and values through creative activities and quality instruction. Incorporating lessons learned through Golf, participants learn resonsibility, courtesy, honesty, and integrity that they can take to all aspects of their lives.

Grants made by FT-PHX

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Midtown Primary SchoolSchool Bundle and Summer Program$15,000

Who funds First Tee Phoenix (FT-PHX)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Pga Tour First Tee FoundationGeneral Support$532,750
The ThunderbirdsYouth Development$153,000
The Bob & Renee Parsons FoundationGeneral Operating Support; Empowering Kids and Teens Through the Game of Golf.$150,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at FT-PHX

NameTitleCompensation
Erin McDonoughExecutive Director$155,800
Emily DenesDevelopment Director
Michael BergesonDirector of Programming
Mike BergesonProgram Director
Andrew JaurigueGeneral Counsel
...and 23 more key personnel

Financials for FT-PHX

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,911,082
Program services$250,165
Investment income and dividends$17,734
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,178,981

Form 990s for FT-PHX

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-02990View PDF
2022-122023-09-06990View PDF
2021-122022-09-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 8, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $532,750 from Pga Tour First Tee Foundation
September 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
September 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Solich Fund
Nonprofit Types
Recreational clubsYouth development programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildrenSports
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3837 E Wier Ave Unit 7
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
County
Maricopa County, AZ
Website URL
firstteephoenix.org/ 
Phone
(602) 305-7655
IRS details
EIN
52-2103204
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
NAICS code, primary
713910: Golf Courses and Country Clubs
Parent/child status
Independent
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