Every Swing Starts with Someone Who Believes.
Make a Gift. Make a Difference.
At the Indian River Golf Foundation, every young golfer who picks up a club is backed by someone who believes in them someone like you.
Whether you’re making a one-time gift, becoming a monthly donor, or leaving a legacy, your support helps provide coaching, course access, equipment, mentorship, and scholarships for hundreds of youth across Indian River County.
100% of families receive program subsidies
No child is turned away for financial reasons
50% of every program is donor-funded
Families cover half. The community covers the rest.
20% of youth play 100% free
Covered by IRGF donors and scholarship funds
99% graduation rate
Youth are not only becoming better golfers — they’re becoming future-ready
Giving Circles
Become a Champion of Youth Golf
Join a tiered circle of impact. Your commitment will be recognized annually through IRGF communications and events.
Champion $50,000+ Naming opportunities, event recognition, custom legacy impact
Leader $25,000+ Story features, annual report, donor wall placement
Mentor $10,000+ Program sponsorships, newsletter features
Patron $5,000+ Tee signs, program highlights, annual impact updates
Friend $1,000+ Annual recognition and starter-level support tier
Monthly Giving Available: Become a Friend of IRGF for as little as $10/month.
Ways to Give
- Join a Giving Circle – Commit to long-term impact with recognition and perks
- Sponsor a Program or School – Direct your gift toward a specific need or location
- Legacy & Endowment Gifts – Leave a lasting imprint through planned giving
- In-Kind Donations – Equipment, tech, travel gear, uniforms, services
- Monthly Giving – Budget-friendly recurring gifts that sustain year-round access
Where Your Gift Goes
- 325+ Youth Reached Annually
- 17+ Area Courses
- 12+ Local Schools
- 3 Counties Served
- 99% Graduation Rate
- 1,000s Introduced to Golf
- Golf is America’s #1 Individual Sport by Participation (45M+)
- Youth golf has grown faster than all major sports since 2019
Donor Spotlight
“I wanted to give back in a way that would truly matter. IRGF made that possible. You see the results in every handshake, every thank-you, and every youth who comes back to give.”
– Mentor Circle Donor
Ready to Make an Impact?
For large gifts, stock transfers, or planned giving support Contact Noel Thompson: