ClubsHelp Foundation, Inc

What ClubsHelp Foundation, Inc does

ClubsHelp Foundation, Inc is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in March 2020 that operates a national network connecting private golf clubs with local charitable causes and crisis-relief efforts. The organization was incubated at Spring Brook Country Club in Morristown, NJ, when club members delivered food and supplies to Morristown Medical Center during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic; coverage on Fox & Friends catalyzed a rapid national rollout. By April 2020 ClubsHelp had secured channel partnerships with the four largest US private club management companies — Concert Golf Partners, ClubCorp, Arcis Golf, and Dormie Network — and endorsements from Jack Nicklaus and Ernie Els, growing from a single club to nearly 300 member clubs in two weeks and 400+ by October 2020.

The organization's product portfolio centers on three branded event formats — the 100-Hole Challenge (sunrise-to-sunset marathon golf fundraiser, launched October 2020), The ClubsHelp Scramble (national competitive tournament rolling out in 2024 with sectional-to-championship progression), and Golf Kitchen Wine Dinners (high-end club-hosted benefit dinners) — supported by an online fundraising platform provided through a Give Lively integration. Clubs enroll at no cost via a self-serve web form, receive a promotional toolkit, a national leaderboard, planning timelines, and administrative access to a Give Lively donation page branded to their event. ClubsHelp retains 10% of monies raised through these events and also benefits from corporate partner sponsorships (CLIF Bar & Company, AHEAD USA, TaylorMade, Turner Broadcasting) that provide in-kind and financial support.

ClubsHelp serves two primary customer segments: (1) private golf and country clubs seeking a turnkey mechanism to fundraise for local causes and respond to disasters affecting members, employees, or caddies, and (2) corporate partners seeking cause-marketing visibility into an influential club audience. The organization has demonstrated outcomes across both segments, including a $285,000 contribution routed through Seminole Golf Club, a $365,000+ raise for Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, and recurring activations for wildfire, tornado, and clubhouse-fire relief. Leadership comprises a small operational team (Executive Director David Bachman, Administrative Director Danielle Kindelmann) supported by a Board of Directors chaired by Rob Goulet (CEO of Entertainment Sport Partners) and including Karen Moraghan (President of Hunter Public Relations), Larry Bischmann (President of Bloodline Golf), and technology consultant Bob Maleeny. Revenue is donation-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

ClubsHelp Foundation, Inc

Legal name

ClubsHelp Foundation, Inc

Website

https://clubshelp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ClubsHelp Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs a national network of 400+ US private golf clubs, providing turnkey fundraising event formats (100-Hole Challenge, ClubsHelp Scramble, Wine Dinners) and an online donation platform to help member clubs raise money for local causes and crisis relief.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Fundraising Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Nonprofit fundraising platform
• Golf club network
• Charity event management
• Crisis relief fundraising
• Community giving programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Morristown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising Contributions: ClubsHelp generates revenue through donations and contributions raised via member club fundraising events. Ten percent of monies raised through events like the 100-Hole Challenge goes to the ClubsHelp Foundation. Contributions are tax-deductible as ClubsHelp is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
2. Corporate Partner Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide financial, in-kind, and marketing support. Partners benefit from brand presence at events, marketing inclusion, media coverage, and business development opportunities within member clubs. Sponsorship and events provide tangible relationship-building opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ClubsHelp Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a national network connecting private golf clubs with local causes for fundraising. It provides turnkey event frameworks (100-Hole Challenge, ClubsHelp Scramble, Golf Kitchen Wine Dinners) and an online fundraising platform enabling member clubs to channel tax-deductible donations to designated charities. The foundation retains 10% of funds raised and supports crisis relief efforts across the country.

Product overview

ClubsHelp Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides a network and suite of tools for golf clubs to raise funds for local causes and crisis relief. The core offering consists of branded fundraising events (100-Hole Challenge, ClubsHelp Scramble, Golf Kitchen Wine Dinners) supported by an online fundraising platform with promotional resources and corporate partner access. ClubsHelp acts as an umbrella organization enabling member clubs to channel donations to their designated charities while benefiting from tax-deductible status through the 501(c)(3) foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 100-Hole Challenge A sunrise-to-sunset marathon golf event where participants play 100 holes in a single day to raise money for designated local charities. ClubsHelp provides promotional toolkit, national leaderboard, planning timeline, and free fundraising platform integration through the Give Lively app. Designed for private golf clubs seeking a turnkey fundraising event.
• The ClubsHelp Scramble A national golf tournament format designed for fun and charity. Clubs field teams to compete locally, with gross and net winners advancing to sectional events and ultimately a national championship.
• Golf Kitchen Wine Dinners Prestigious wine dinner events held at clubs around the country, creating an influential support system for locally-based fundraising efforts.
• Fundraising Platform and Tools Online fundraising platform and resources provided to member clubs, including promotional toolkits, planning timelines, event branding support, and access to ClubsHelp's network of corporate partners for maximizing fundraising impact. Clubs receive administrative access to the Give Lively platform to manage pledges and donations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ member clubs raising funds for local causes
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Concert Golf PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert Golf Partners was one of the first major club management companies to partner with ClubsHelp. Their 22 courses committed to participating in ClubsHelp events. Concert Golf donated PPE equipment, contributed tens of thousands of meals to hospitals, and encouraged all properties to participate in the 100-Hole Challenge. CEO Aaron Straub serves as Vice President of Operations and actively promoted the partnership.
• ClubCorpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClubCorp, one of the largest private club management companies, partnered with ClubsHelp to support the national network of clubs helping communities during the pandemic.
• Arcis GolfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArcis Golf partnered with ClubsHelp as a major management company supporting the network of clubs engaged in charitable fundraising and crisis relief.
• Dormie NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDormie Network joined ClubsHelp as a partner management company, enabling its clubs to participate in the national charitable network.
• Ernie ElsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld Golf Hall of Fame member and professional golfer Ernie Els pledged support to ClubsHelp and appeared on Fox & Friends alongside Rob Goulet and David Bachman. Els wrote to the board at Seminole Golf Club encouraging their contribution, resulting in $285,000 raised. He is managed by Rob Goulet of Entertainment Sport Partners.
• Jack NicklausflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus provided video endorsement for ClubsHelp. Nicklaus also issued a challenge to Desert Mountain Club that helped catalyze their nearly $60,000 fundraising effort.
• CLIF Bar & CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGary Erickson, owner and founder of CLIF Bar & Company, donated close to 7 million CLIFBars to sustain front-line healthcare workers during COVID-19. CLIF Bar provides bars for ClubsHelp events like the 100-Hole Challenge, and to date nearly 14,000 bars have been distributed by partner clubs.
• AHEAD USAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAHEAD USA is listed as a supportive partner of ClubsHelp and provides gear for participants in 100-Hole Challenge events.
• Give LivelycoreTechnology or IntegrationGive Lively provides the free fundraising platform (app) used by ClubsHelp member clubs to receive pledges and donations during 100-Hole Challenge and other events. ClubsHelp sets up the platform and provides administrative access to club organizers.
• Entertainment Sport Partners (ESP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESP, led by CEO Rob Goulet, is the organization that helped scale ClubsHelp from a local initiative to a national movement. Goulet serves as President of ClubsHelp's Board of Directors and manages the careers of golf professionals including Ernie Els.
• Hunter Public RelationscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHunter Public Relations, led by Karen Moraghan (ClubHelp Board Member and President of HPR), handles media relations for ClubsHelp. HPR is a leading hospitality and golf-marketing PR firm.
• TaylorMademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerTaylorMade was involved through the TaylorMade Driving Relief Skins Match hosted at Seminole Golf Club, which generated charitable funds including a contribution that was routed through ClubsHelp network connections.
• Turner BroadcastingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTurner Broadcasting helped earmark charitable donations from Capital One's The Match: Champions for Charity (featuring Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning), which raised more than $20 million for COVID-19 relief.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Club Association: Trade association for private clubs; ClubsHelp benefits from NCA's industry distribution and coverage, while NCA membership represents a comparable private-club audience.
• Give Lively: Free fundraising platform provider and core ClubsHelp technology partner; structurally adjacent as the underlying infrastructure that powers ClubsHelp's donation flow.

Direct peers

• Wounded Warrior Project: Large national veterans charity that combines grassroots fundraising with corporate partnerships; comparable as a non-golf-specific analog but structurally similar in fundraising mechanics.
• First Tee: National youth development nonprofit that uses golf to build character and life skills; directly comparable to ClubsHelp as a golf-focused 501(c)(3) running national programs funded through clubs, donors, and corporate partners.
• Folds of Honor: Military family scholarship foundation that runs golf tournaments as a primary fundraising vehicle; similar use of celebrity/pro-athlete endorsements and corporate sponsorship to fund charitable giving.
• Arnie's Army Against Melanoma: Golf-anchored charitable foundation honoring Arnold Palmer; similar 501(c)(3) model leveraging golf legends and private-club networks to raise funds for a designated cause.
• PGA Reach: The charitable foundation of the PGA of America; operates nationwide golf-related community programs with PGA section partnerships. Closest analog in scale and mission structure to ClubsHelp.

Broad incumbents

• GoFundMe: Dominant consumer crowdfunding platform; competes for the same donor dollars and offers clubs a do-it-yourself alternative to ClubsHelp's bundled event model.
• ClubCorp: Largest owner-operator of private golf and country clubs in the US; both a current ClubsHelp channel partner and a massive industry incumbent whose clubs ClubsHelp serves.

Emerging players

• Operation BBQ Relief: Disaster-relief nonprofit activated by ClubsHelp during the Kentucky tornado response; similar crisis-driven model but food-focused rather than golf-anchored.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clubshelp

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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