Caddies For Kids

What Caddies For Kids does

Caddies For Kids Foundation is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021 that connects junior golfers with vetted high school caddies for on-course mentorship during junior tournaments. The organization operates through three Texas chapters (Dallas, Austin, and Houston) and served 237 kids and teens, 128 caddies, and 94 high school golf coaches in 2024, completing 665 caddie loops and delivering 2,744 hours of youth mentorship. Its core products are the Mentorship Program, an annual Player Membership ($199/year for unlimited caddie services), a Scholarship Program ($1,000 awards for senior caddies beginning in 2023), The Caddie Campaign (a semiannual caddie-led fundraiser with 30% scholarship kickback above $1,000 raised), Club CFK (an eight-tier donor recognition program from $100 to $25,000+), and a Chapter Program (franchise-style expansion requiring Chapter License Agreements).

The technology layer is intentionally minimal: the organization uses a member portal and chapter-specific sub-portals to facilitate caddie browsing, interviews, and reservations, with reservations ultimately coordinated by staff via email and phone. Caddies must be on a high school golf team, receive coach recommendation, complete Abuse Prevention Systems safety training (approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services), and demonstrate USGA Rules knowledge. The organization has secured endorsements from LPGA Hall of Famer Juli Inkster, PGA Tour winner Justin Leonard, and PGA Teacher of the Year Randy Smith, and earned media coverage from CBS News, WFAA, and the Dallas Morning News.

The revenue model is a hybrid of subscription (Player Membership), donations (Club CFK, The Caddie Campaign, foundation grants), and ancillary fees (late reservations, cancellations, no-shows, bib replacement). Go-to-market is community-led: high school coaches recommend caddies, word-of-mouth and professional endorsements drive player acquisition, and a member referral program offers 10% renewal discounts. Distribution operates via the online member portal and a chapter franchise model requiring a Chapter President, Program Director, and local 501(c)(3) status for new markets.

Name

Caddies For Kids

Legal name

The Caddies For Kids Foundation

Website

https://caddiesforkids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Caddies For Kids is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects junior golfers with vetted, coach-recommended high school caddies for on-course mentorship during tournaments, operating across three Texas chapters through member subscriptions, donations, and a chapter franchise model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Player Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from junior golfer families provide the primary revenue stream. As of 2023, the service transitioned to a donor-funded model where membership costs are subsidized, allowing members to receive free caddie services for the calendar year.
2. Donations (Club CFK): Donor-funded service relying on Club CFK annual donors who contribute $100 or more. Contributions support youth grants, college scholarship awards, and program expansion. Contributions are tax-deductible through the 501(c)(3) status.
3. The Caddie Campaign Fundraising: Semiannual fundraising drive where registered caddies raise money for the organization. Caddies who raise $1,000 or more earn 30% of that total in scholarship awards, creating an incentive-based fundraising mechanism.
4. Foundation Grants: The Caddies For Kids Foundation offers financial assistance to members through grants that subsidize player membership and/or caddie fees. Grants are funded by charitable donations and distributed as e-credits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Caddies For Kids is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that provides youth mentorship through golf by connecting junior golfers with safety-certified high school caddies recruited from affiliated high school golf teams. The core paid product is an annual Player Membership ($199) that gives families unlimited caddie services for the calendar year, accessed through an online member portal where they can browse caddie profiles, request interviews, and make reservations. The organization also operates a Caddie Registration program for high school students, a Scholarship Program ($1,000 senior awards), a Club CFK donor recognition program, and a chapter-franchise expansion model covering Dallas, Austin, and Houston.

Product overview

Caddies For Kids operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth development organization offering a suite of interconnected programs centered on connecting junior golfers with high school caddies for mentorship through golf. The core platform is the Mentorship Program, supported by Player Membership ($199/year) which provides unlimited caddie services, the Scholarship Program ($1,000 awards for seniors), the Chapter Program (franchise model for expansion to Dallas, Austin, Houston), and The Caddie Campaign (semiannual fundraising with scholarship incentives). Additional offerings include Caddie Registration for high school students, the Referral Program (10% discount for member referrals), Club CFK donor recognition tiers, Safety Training via Abuse Prevention Systems, Caddie Bibs, and the Member Portal/chapter-specific portals for reservation management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caddies For Kids Mentorship Program Core youth development and mentorship program connecting junior golfers with safety-certified high school caddies who provide on-course mentorship, guidance, and positive life lessons during tournaments. Open to junior golfers and their families at three Texas chapters (Dallas, Austin, Houston).
• Player Membership Annual paid subscription ($199.00) providing unlimited caddie services for the calendar year, access to the member portal for browsing caddie profiles, requesting interviews, and making reservations. New members receive a CFK Official Headcover, Bag Tag, and Sticker. Financial assistance is available through foundation grants.
• Club CFK Donor Recognition Program Annual donor recognition program for contributions of $100 or more. Tiers include Supporting Member ($100), Partner ($250), Leader ($500), Champion ($1,000), Captain ($2,500), Driver of Opportunity ($5,000), Major Contributor ($10,000), and Founding Member ($25,000+). Contributions are tax-deductible and support youth grants, scholarship awards, and program expansion.
• Caddie Registration Program Free annual registration for high school caddies (sophomores, juniors, or seniors on a high school golf team) to participate in the mentorship program. Caddies must receive a coach recommendation, complete Ab

Quantifiable outcome

• 94 high school golf coaches supporting the program
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered founding partner, presenting partner, chapter partner, community partner and junior tour partner.

• High School Golf Associationfounding partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner supporting the Caddies For Kids mission. High School Golf Association provides endorsement and support for the program's connection to high school golf teams and coaches.
• Texas Golf Associationfounding partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner providing state-level golf association support for the program's mission and operations in Texas.
• Scheelspresenting partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner that provides sponsorship support. Scheels donates prizes for the Caddie of the Month program, including a Scheels Caddie Bag with hat, balls, tees, and a $50 gift card.
• North Texas High School Golf Coach Association (NTHSGCA)chapter partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerChapter partner providing support and endorsement for caddie recruitment and program development in the Dallas area.
• Sellengers Power Golfchapter partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChapter partner and community partner providing golf instruction support and sponsorship for the program.
• First Tee Dallaschapter partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerChapter partner collaborating on youth golf development initiatives in the Dallas area.
• I Am A Golfercommunity partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting the program's marketing and outreach efforts in the golf community.
• Benchmark Bankcommunity partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing financial support and sponsorship for the organization's youth development mission.
• BSBD Groupcommunity partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing business support and sponsorship for the program.
• Dogwood Commercialcommunity partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing commercial real estate support and sponsorship for the organization.
• Veritas Energycommunity partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing energy sector business support and sponsorship.
• DLR DMVcommunity partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing business support and sponsorship.
• NT PGA Junior Golfjunior tour partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior tour partner providing tournament access and program integration for caddies and junior golfers.
• US Kids Golf Dallasjunior tour partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior tour partner providing tournament opportunities and program support for young golfers in the Dallas area.
• UA Junior Tour Dallasjunior tour partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior tour partner providing tournament integration for the program.
• Pinseekers Tourjunior tour partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior tour partner providing tournament opportunities for program participants.
• PGA Jr Leaguejunior tour partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior tour partner providing league-based tournament opportunities for program participants.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The First Tee of Greater Dallas: Local chapter of First Tee serving the Dallas metro area, focused on character development and life skills through golf for youth. Comparable as a Dallas-area youth-golf nonprofit and an active partner of CFK, with deeper facility-based programming but overlapping participant base.
• American Junior Golf Association (AJGA): National organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. Comparable mission and demographic focus to CFK, though AJGA emphasizes competition and college pathways rather than caddie mentorship.
• Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) Junior Golf: Section of the PGA of America covering North Texas, operating junior golf tours and development programs in CFK's core market. Direct overlap in target geography and junior-tour audience, and an explicit partner of CFK through tournament integration.

Direct peers

• Youth on Course: National nonprofit that subsidizes rounds of golf for youth members (typically $5 or less) at participating courses and runs caddie and leadership programs. Directly comparable to CFK as a youth-golf access nonprofit that also touches caddie development, with a much larger national footprint.
• The ANNIKA Foundation: Foundation founded by Annika Sorenstam to teach young people the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and to develop junior golf opportunities. Comparable to CFK in providing junior golf development programming, offering scholarships, and leveraging elite-player credibility, though the ANNIKA Foundation is global in scope.
• First Tee: National nonprofit 501(c)(3) that builds character and provides youth development through golf, operating chapters nationwide with a focus on accessibility. The closest direct peer to CFK given shared mission, nonprofit structure, chapter model, and youth development framing, though First Tee is far larger and runs its own programming facilities.
• Drive, Chip & Putt: Joint initiative of the USGA, PGA of America, and Augusta National that introduces youth ages 7-15 to golf through a skills-based competition. Comparable as a junior-golf development and tournament-access program, though focused on skill competitions rather than mentorship/caddie services.

Emerging players

• U.S. Kids Golf Foundation: Organization that runs junior golf tours and tournaments for kids, including a charitable foundation component. Relevant as a peer through the junior-tour channel and foundation work, and a direct partner of CFK via US Kids Golf Dallas.

Broad incumbents

• PGA Foundation (PGA REACH): Charitable foundation of the PGA of America, supporting youth golf programs, military veterans, and inclusion through the game. Relevant as the broader-incumbent counterpart to CFK in the PGA ecosystem, with which CFK already partners through NTHSGCA and Texas PGA Junior Golf.
• LPGA Foundation: The charitable arm of the LPGA, supporting junior golf development, scholarships, and inclusion initiatives broadly across women's golf. Comparable to CFK through its scholarship awards and junior-golf programming focus, but operates at league scale with substantially more resources and brand reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/caddiesforkids
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caddies-for-kids

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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