Dormie Network Foundation

What Dormie Network Foundation does

Dormie Network Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 85-2206355) established in 2020 and formally incorporated in February 2021 as the charitable arm of Dormie Network, a collection of premier private destination golf clubs. Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, the foundation operates with a 5-person team and partners with nonprofit organizations across the United States to support their fundraising efforts through experiential golf-based assets. It has assisted more than 4,000 nonprofits and generated $27.4M in cumulative charitable impact from January 2020 through December 31, 2025, with $9.2M raised in 2025 alone.

The foundation's core product is an In-Kind Donation Program that provides Stay and Play Packages (retail value $5,400, recommended opening bid $2,500, including two 18-hole rounds for four players and one night in a private cottage at qualifying Dormie Network properties) and one-year Dormie Network memberships as high-value auction items for partner nonprofits. A complementary Cash Grant Program provides direct financial support for projects aligned with four giving pillars: youth golf, environmental initiatives, military and first responders, and healthcare and humanitarian efforts. The foundation also operates the Play It Forward Program with GolfStatus, awarding $10,000 donations to qualifying golf tournament fundraisers, and a Resource Center offering educational content (guides, webinars, podcasts).

The foundation's business model is a controlled-pass-through nonprofit funded primarily through annual giving commitments from parent Dormie Network ($5.5M pledged in 2020, $4.8M in 2021, $5.5M in 2022). It generates no revenue from nonprofits — 100% of auction proceeds from donated Stay and Play Packages and memberships remain with the nonprofit partner. Strategic partnerships include GolfStatus (technology platform for charity golf tournaments), the American Red Cross (disaster relief), the LPGA (girls and women in golf), Arbor Day Foundation (reforestation), The First Tee (youth golf), and Els for Autism (adaptive golf). Seasonal signature events include the Gauntlet Member-Guest at Victoria National and the Crucible Member-Guest at Briggs Ranch.

Name

Dormie Network Foundation

Legal name

Dormie Network Foundation

Website

https://dormienetworkfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dormie Network Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports U.S. nonprofits through experiential golf-based fundraising, providing in-kind donations (Stay and Play Packages and one-year memberships) and cash grants across youth golf, environmental, military, and healthcare/humanitarian causes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Foundation / Charitable Grantmaking

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• Nonprofit fundraising programs
• Charity golf experiences
• Experiential philanthropy services
• In-kind donation programs
• Cash grant foundations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. In-Kind Donations: Dormie Network Foundation provides in-kind donations including Dormie Network Stay and Play Packages and one-year Dormie Network memberships to nonprofit partners. These premium assets increase auction value, attract high-level donors, and drive event success. 100% of proceeds from auction sales remain with the nonprofit.
2. Cash Grants: Direct financial support for projects and initiatives, helping organizations sustain operations and expand their reach. Cash grants provide direct funding for nonprofit projects within the Foundation's four giving pillars.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dormie Network Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that supports other nonprofit organizations through two core programs. Its In-Kind Donation Program provides Stay and Play Packages (two 18-hole rounds for four players with greens and cart fees plus one night in a private cottage at five Dormie Network properties, retail value $5,400) and one-year Dormie Network private club memberships to serve as high-value auction items. Its Cash Grant Program provides direct financial support to nonprofit projects within four giving pillars: Youth Golf, Environmental Initiatives, Military & First Responders, and Healthcare & Humanitarian causes.

Product overview

Dormie Network Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports other nonprofits through two core programs: an In-Kind Donation Program offering Stay and Play Packages and one-year Dormie Network memberships for charity auction fundraising, and a Cash Grant Program providing direct financial support. The Foundation also operates a Play It Forward Program that awards $10,000 donations to qualifying golf fundraisers. A Resource Center provides educational materials including guides, webinars, and podcasts. The Foundation harnesses Dormie Network's premier private golf network to create fundraising opportunities benefiting youth golf, environmental initiatives, military/first responders, and healthcare/humanitarian causes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Kind Donation Program Provides nonprofit partners with Dormie Network Stay and Play Packages and one-year Dormie Network memberships as no-cost, no-consignment-fee high-value auction items for charity fundraising events. 100% of auction proceeds remain with the nonprofit.
• Cash Grant Program Provides direct financial support to nonprofit projects and initiatives within four giving pillars (Youth Golf, Environmental Initiatives, Military & First Responders, Healthcare & Humanitarian), helping organizations sustain operations and expand their reach.
• Stay and Play Packages Luxury golf experience package including two 18-hole rounds for four players with greens and cart fees, plus one night in a private standard cottage with four master suites. Available at ArborLinks, Ballyhack, Briggs Ranch, Hidden Creek, and Victoria National properties. Retail value of $5,400 with recommended opening bid starting at $2,500 and a one-year redemption window. Excludes Dormie Club and GrayBull Club.
• One-Year Dormie Network Memberships One-year private golf club memberships granting access to Dormie Network's collection of premier destination golf clubs across the United States, donated by the Foundation to nonprofit partners to increase auction value and attract high-level donors.
• Play It Forward Program Annual giveaway program run in partnership with GolfStatus that awards $10,000 donations to qualifying golf tournament fundraisers and one-year private golf memberships plus $10K to spend on-site for nominators. Celebrates organizations using golf for good; now entering its fifth year in 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• $27.4 million in total charitable impact generated for nonprofit partners since inception
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• American Red CrossmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Partnership to support Hurricane Helene and Milton relief efforts. Dormie Network Foundation launched a $50,000 matching fundraiser where every dollar contributed was matched by Dormie Network up to $50,000, for a total donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief.
• GolfStatuscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Annual Play It Forward giveaway partnership. Nominated golf tournament fundraisers receive $10,000 donation; nominators entered to win one-year private golf membership and $10K to spend onsite. Entering its fifth year in 2025.
• GolfStatuscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership with GolfStatus, the leading event management platform for charity golf tournaments and fundraisers. GolfStatus provides nonprofit access to streamline golf fundraisers, manage events, and engage supporters. Through GolfStatus.org, their technology helps event organizers engage more supporters, raise more mission-critical funds, and drive impact.
• Navy SEAL FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeneficiary of the Member-Guest charity classic hosted by Dormie Network Foundation. Thirty teams of supporters and Dormie Network members came together at this one-of-a-kind charity event.
• LPGAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDormie Network Foundation proudly supported the LPGA's 75th Anniversary Pro-Am at Pebble Beach, helping raise $4.1M to empower the next generation of girls and women in golf.
• Arbor Day FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for tree planting and reforestation initiatives. Dormie Network and GolfStatus partnered to plant 100,000 trees in nation's forests, with donations matched by Dormie Network Foundation. Supporting reforestation initiatives in North Carolina including Hoke Community Forest and longleaf pine restoration.
• Arbor Day FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint initiative to plant 100,000 trees in nation's forests. All donations matched by Dormie Network Foundation. Benefits include reforestation projects in North Carolina near Dormie Club.
• LPGA Girls GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to grow women's golf through hosting clinics at Dormie Network properties. Girls Golf inspires young women across the globe to master life skills through golf. Dormie Network has hosted clinics at Ballyhack, Hidden Creek, and Briggs Ranch.
• The First TeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership with The First Tee organization for youth golf development. Dormie Network hosts annual Girls Golf clinics and supports First Tee chapters across multiple locations including Roanoke Valley, Jersey Shore, and Greater San Antonio.
• Els for AutismmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeries sponsor of the Els for Autism Golf Challenge, one of the largest charity-driven amateur golf tournament series. Dormie Network donates stay-and-play packages for auction at all 15 regional events, helping increase funds raised through donor interest.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TGR Foundation (Tiger Woods Foundation): TGR Foundation is a high-profile golf charity that funds youth education and career development, monetizing premium golf experiences (pro-ams, auctions, branded events) the same way Dormie Network Foundation monetizes Stay and Play Packages for nonprofit fundraisers.
• PGA REACH Foundation: PGA REACH is the charitable foundation of the PGA of America, using golf as a vehicle to drive community impact through youth programming, military support, and inclusion initiatives. It is the closest structural peer: a golf-anchored 501(c)(3) distributing resources to nonprofits nationwide through a parent-controlled network of assets.
• The First Tee: The First Tee is a national youth golf development nonprofit, also a named partner of the Dormie Network Foundation. It overlaps on the youth-golf pillar and shares a donor-activation playbook centered on golf experiences and tournaments.
• Els for Autism Foundation: Els for Autism is a golf-driven charity that uses premium amateur tournaments and stay-and-play packages to raise funds for autism programs. It is also an active partner/customer of the Dormie Network Foundation, making the relationship structurally bidirectional — both organizations monetize golf experiences to support a cause.
• Arnold Palmer Foundation: The Arnold Palmer Foundation is a golf-icon-driven charitable foundation supporting hospitals, children, and youth programs. It is comparable as a 501(c)(3) that leverages prestige in the golf world to drive philanthropic impact, even though its distribution model skews more toward traditional grantmaking than in-kind experience donations.
• LPGA Foundation: The LPGA Foundation supports girls and women in golf through scholarships and developmental programs. It is also a named Dormie Network Foundation partner (LPGA 75th Anniversary Pro-Am). Both organizations use golf-event sponsorships and women's-golf messaging to direct funds to cause-related recipients.

Emerging players

• Susan G. Komen Foundation: Susan G. Komen is a major U.S. 501(c)(3) that combines direct grantmaking with charity-event fundraisers, including golf tournaments that frequently use luxury experiential auction items comparable in mechanism to Dormie Network Foundation's Stay and Play Packages.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: Make-A-Wish is a large national 501(c)(3) and a past "Play It Forward" winner of the foundation's grant program. It is comparable as a high-profile nonprofit that frequently receives in-kind experience donations (golf events, celebrity auctions) to support fundraising — overlapping with the foundation's recipient profile.

Broad incumbents

• National Golf Foundation: The National Golf Foundation is the industry's research and community-impact trade body supporting growth of the game. It is comparable in that both organizations operate at the intersection of golf and societal benefit, but it is not a 501(c)(3) grantmaker in the same operational sense.
• World Golf Foundation: World Golf Foundation is the umbrella nonprofit supporting The First Tee and other golf-charity initiatives. It is a comparable broader golf-sector philanthropic entity, though at much larger scale and with broader programmatic scope than a single-network foundation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dormienetwork
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/dormienetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dormie-network-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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