What Tiger Woods Foundation does

TGR Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education organization founded by Tiger Woods in 1996 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The foundation delivers STEAM-focused educational enrichment, college and career readiness programming, and mentorship to students in grades 5-12 from under-resourced communities, primarily through a network of physical TGR Learning Labs. As of 2025, TGR Foundation operates or is developing five Learning Labs across Anaheim, Philadelphia, Los Angeles (Lulu's Place, opening Spring 2027), Atlanta (former Capitol View Elementary, opening late 2027), and Augusta (former Lamar Elementary, opening 2028). The flagship Anaheim facility, a 35,000-square-foot campus opened in 2006, anchors a portfolio of programs including the Earl Woods Scholar Program (scholarships and mentorship for first-generation college students, with 329 scholars served since inception), STEM Studio educator professional development, Career Connected Learning, College Access, and the Empowered Health initiative in partnership with Providence. The organization also operates a digital learning platform, TGR EDU: Explore, built in partnership with Discovery Education in 2017, which has reached over one million students and extends the foundation's reach nationally beyond its physical footprint. Since 1996, TGR Foundation reports having reached more than 3 million students through in-person and digital programs and 217,000+ students through TGR Learning Labs specifically.

The foundation is funded through a diversified mix of individual donations, corporate partnerships, major foundation grants, and proceeds from TGR Live charity events including Tiger Jam (which has cumulatively raised more than $22M since 1998), the Genesis Invitational (a PGA Tour event with Genesis as title sponsor), the Hero World Challenge, the NEXUS Cup, and the Tiger Woods Invitational. In 2026, TGR Foundation marked its 30th anniversary with the Red: Celebrating Legacy event presented by EY, which raised more than $50 million to support expansion. Major funding partners include the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation ($20M grant for Atlanta), EY (30th anniversary presenting partner), Golf Channel (official media partner), Genesis, Providence, Augusta National Golf Club, the Kimmelman Family Foundation, the Liberty National Foundation (perpetual endowment for EWSP), and the Cobbs Creek Foundation. The organization maintains a Charity Navigator four-star rating continuously since 2012 and a Candid Platinum Seal for transparency. Operationally, TGR Foundation runs with 51-100 employees, including a regionalized leadership structure with Senior Vice Presidents for Programs and Southeast Region operations, dedicated Executive Directors for each Learning Lab, and a board chaired by Mike McKee. All educational programs and digital resources are provided to students and educators at no cost.

Name

Tiger Woods Foundation

Legal name

Tiger Woods Foundation

Website

https://tgrfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TGR Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Tiger Woods in 1996 that operates TGR Learning Labs and digital platforms delivering STEAM education, college readiness, and mentorship to under-resourced students in grades 5-12 and first-generation college scholars.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), STEM Assessment, Badging & Competition Platforms (EDAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Youth education programs
• STEAM learning labs
• College scholarship programs
• Nonprofit education services
• Educator professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and family donations from supporters of Tiger Woods and the foundation's mission. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Grants: Major corporate sponsors including Genesis, EY, Hero, Providence, and others provide significant funding. Includes $20M grant from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for Atlanta expansion.
3. TGR Live Events: Charity golf events including Tiger Jam, Genesis Invitational, Hero World Challenge, and NEXUS Cup generate fundraising proceeds. Tiger Jam alone has raised more than $22M.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TGR Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates TGR Learning Labs—safe, physical learning facilities in Anaheim, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Augusta—delivering STEAM educational enrichment, career and college readiness, and health programs to under-resourced youth in grades 5-12. It runs the Earl Woods Scholar Program providing renewable scholarships, mentorship, internships, and career coaching for first-generation college students, alongside educator professional development and a digital learning platform (TGR EDU: Explore).

Product overview

TGR Foundation is a non-profit education organization founded by Tiger Woods in 1996, operating as a unified platform of educational programs and physical learning spaces. The core offering consists of TGR Learning Labs—safe, inspiring physical spaces in Anaheim, Philadelphia, Los Angeles (Lulu's Place), Atlanta, and Augusta—that deliver STEAM-powered educational enrichment, career and college readiness, and health education programs. Complementing the physical labs are the Earl Woods Scholar Program (a comprehensive scholarship and mentorship initiative), Educator Professional Learning (including STEM Studio workshops), Digital Resource Library (online STEM curricula), Career Connected Learning, and College Access programming. TGR Live Events (Tiger Jam, Genesis Invitational, Hero World Challenge) serve as the primary fundraising mechanism supporting all foundation programs. The organization has served over 3 million students since inception and operates with EIN 20-0677815.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TGR Learning Labs Safe, inspiring physical learning spaces providing hands-on STEAM educational enrichment programs for students in grades 5-12 from under-resourced communities, featuring modern collaborative workspaces and technology-equipped classrooms. Locations include Anaheim, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Augusta.
• Earl Woods Scholar Program Comprehensive scholarship and mentorship program for first-generation high school seniors with demonstrated financial need, providing renewable four-year financial aid, one-on-one mentorship, internship opportunities, career coaching, and annual enrichment workshops through college graduation.
• Educator Professional Learning Professional development programs providing K-12 educators with innovative strategies, resources, and trainings in STEAM-based learning, including STEM Studio workshops offered in-person in Anaheim, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.
• Digital Resource Library (TGR EDU: Explore) Online platform providing digitized STEM curricula and college-access programs for students in grades 6-12, featuring interactive resources for problem-solving and decision-making with real-world applications, scaled for national reach.
• Career Connected Learning Workforce development and career readiness programming partnering with industry professionals to provide students with real-world experiences and skills for high-demand careers.
• College Access College preparatory programming supporting high school students with workshops and resources for financial aid, college applications, and navigation through higher education.
• Empowered Health Health education, health equity resources, and workforce development programming provided in partnership with Providence for students and families served through TGR Learning Labs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3+ million students reached since 1996
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EY (Ernst & Young)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEY serves as the Presenting Partner for TGR Foundation's 30th Anniversary 'Driving Dreams Together' campaign. The partnership kicked off with the Red: Celebrating Legacy event that raised more than $50 million. EY's commitment to building a better working world aligns with the foundation's mission to provide students with skills and opportunities.
• Golf ChannelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Media Partner for the Driving Dreams Together 30th Anniversary campaign, providing media coverage and visibility for foundation programs and events.
• Genesis / Genesis Inspiration FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGenesis is title sponsor of the Genesis Invitational PGA Tour event, which benefits TGR Foundation as its charitable beneficiary. Foundation manages the tournament through TGR Live. Event elevated from Open to Invitational status in 2020.
• Hero World ChallengecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity golf tournament founded by Tiger Woods that serves as annual fundraising event for TGR Foundation. Held at Albany, Bahamas for first international event in 2015. Woods hosts the tournament.
• Discovery EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to build TGR EDU: Explore, a digital platform for students, families, and educators to explore STEM and prepare for college. Launched in 2017, platform reached one million students by 2019.
• Augusta National Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to open TGR Learning Lab Augusta at former Lamar Elementary School site, serving students from Richmond County and Central Savannah River area. Lab expected to open in 2028. TGR Design also designing nine-hole short course at Augusta Municipal Golf Course.
• ProvidencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch Empowered Health program focused on health education, health equity, and workforce development. Also partner in Career-connected Learning Program with Anaheim Union High School District.
• Cobbs Creek FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to enhance access to education opportunities for youth in West Philadelphia through TGR Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek campus.
• Department of Defense STEM (DoD STEM)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting STEM Studio professional development program for educators. DoD STEM Ambassador Program recognizes outstanding educators and promotes STEM learning across the country.
• RolexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor/donor supporting foundation programs and events.
• Lulu's PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth center near Westchester providing academics (via TGR Learning Lab), athletics, and wellness programs. Home to TGR Learning Lab Los Angeles, opening Spring 2027.
• TargetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop programs modeled after Earl Woods' 'Start Something' book, which served more than 6 million children (2000).
• Boston Red Sox FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch first cohort of Earl Woods Scholars from Boston, MA area (2015).
• Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Washington D.C.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch iSTEM Development Program for local educators in Washington D.C. (2018).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LeBron James Family Foundation: Celebrity-athlete-founded education nonprofit that operates the I Promise School and college-access programs for underserved youth in Akron, OH. Closely comparable to TGR Foundation in combining a high-profile founder, K-12 enrichment, scholarship support, and community-based programming.
• College Track: Nonprofit supporting first-generation college students from underserved communities through high school and college with academic coaching, mentorship, and scholarships. Directly comparable to the Earl Woods Scholar Program's mission and target population.
• Year Up: Workforce development nonprofit providing underserved young adults with skills training, internships, and college credits. Comparable to TGR's Career Connected Learning and Empowered Health programs targeting career readiness for at-risk youth.
• After-School All-Stars: Founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger, this nonprofit runs free after-school programs in multiple U.S. cities focused on underserved youth in grades K-12. Comparable to TGR Learning Labs in offering out-of-school STEAM/enrichment programming in physical hubs in multiple metros.

Broad incumbents

• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that places site coordinators inside public schools to deliver integrated student supports for at-risk youth. Operates in the same school-based, dropout-prevention space as TGR's educator and student programming.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth mentoring nonprofit pairing adult mentors with young people. Overlaps with TGR's mentorship-heavy model in Earl Woods Scholar Program and the personal-development component of TGR Learning Labs.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit operating youth development facilities across thousands of U.S. communities, providing after-school academic, STEM, and college-access programming. Functions as a broad incumbent in the same youth-education space TGR occupies with its Learning Labs.
• KIPP Foundation: National charter school network serving underserved students with college-preparatory education. Comparable in mission to serve under-resourced students through college, though operating through K-12 schools rather than supplemental learning labs.

Emerging players

• Bottom Line: Nonprofit providing college access and success advising to first-generation students from low-income backgrounds. Comparable to Earl Woods Scholar Program mentorship, scholarship, and college-coaching model.

Others

• Discovery Education: EdTech partner that co-built the TGR EDU: Explore digital STEM platform; broadly provides digital learning content to K-12 classrooms nationwide. Adjacent ecosystem participant enabling TGR's digital reach rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tigerwoods
• Facebookfacebook.com/tiger
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tgrfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/tgrfound

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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