Langston Golf Course Conservancy

What Langston Golf Course Conservancy does

Langston Golf Course Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 85-2542056) founded in 2019 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a team of 12 employees. Its mission is to preserve the cultural and historic legacy of Langston Golf Course, an 18-hole course in Anacostia Park that has been on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places since 1991 and is recognized as one of the most significant African American golf courses in America, established in 1939 during segregation. The Conservancy raises funds in support of course revitalization, youth golf literacy, historic preservation, and environmental sustainability, and serves individual donors, DC-area youth, Howard University student-athletes, and corporate event sponsors.

The Conservancy's core offerings include youth golf programs (the Langston Junior Boys and Girls Golf Club, hosting approximately 200 children annually each summer), cultural preservation programming, golf course revitalization support, and three signature fundraising events: the Annual Lee Elder Memorial Golf Charity Classic (since 2021), Masters & Mimosas, and Sips'N Spades. It publishes LANGSTON Magazine (printed for donors contributing $100+ annually), and operates a three-tier annual membership program: Friend of Langston at $500, Langston Golf Club at $750, and Conservancy Club at $950.

The organization does not operate the golf course itself; course management is handled by National Links Trust under authorization from the National Park Service. The Conservancy's business model is community-led, with revenue generated through tax-deductible donations, membership subscriptions, corporate event sponsorships, and limited magazine advertising (full page at $750, inside or back cover at $950). Key partners include National Links Trust, My Brother's Birdies, Howard University, and Golden Decade Foundation. Leadership comprises Executive Director Craig Dean and Vice Presidents George Hall (Sustainability), Patrice Davenport (Development), and Paul Spence (Operations).

Name

Langston Golf Course Conservancy

Legal name

Langston Golf Course Conservancy

Website

https://friendsoflangston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Langston Golf Course Conservancy is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that preserves the historic Langston Golf Course through youth golf programs, cultural preservation, course revitalization, and signature fundraising events serving DC youth, Howard University, and heritage-focused donors.

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Product category

Historic Preservation & Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf course preservation
• Youth golf programs
• Historic preservation nonprofit
• Charitable fundraising events
• Community development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individual supporters, foundations, and corporations to support youth empowerment programs, community development, course renovations, and cultural preservation.
2. Membership Program (Friends of Langston): Annual membership tiers ($500-$950/year) providing recognition, event discounts, magazine subscriptions, and exclusive networking opportunities.
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate and organizational sponsorships for golf tournaments, brunches, and holiday fundraisers.
4. Magazine Advertising: LANGSTON Magazine full-page advertising at $750 per issue, reaching donors and event attendees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Langston Golf Course Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds to support course revitalization, historic preservation, youth golf literacy programs, and environmental sustainability around the historic Langston Golf Course in Washington, D.C. It delivers its mission through annual membership tiers, signature fundraising events (Lee Elder Memorial Golf Charity Classic, Masters & Mimosas, Sips'n Spades), a youth golf program (Langston Junior Boys and Girls Golf Club), and publication of LANGSTON Magazine.

Product overview

Langston Golf Course Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering a portfolio of programs, events, and membership tiers focused on revitalizing the historic Langston Golf Course. Its core offerings include youth golf programs (Langston Junior Boys and Girls Golf Club), cultural preservation initiatives, and golf course revitalization support. The Conservancy operates three membership tiers (Friend of Langston at $500/year, Langston Golf Club at $750/year, and Conservancy Club at $950/year), publishes LANGSTON Magazine, and hosts signature events including the Annual Lee Elder Memorial Golf Charity Classic, Masters & Mimosas brunch, and Sips'n Spades Holiday Fundraiser.

Differentiator

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Brands

• LANGSTON Magazine: The official full-color lifestyle magazine of the Langston Golf Course Conservancy, published at least twice annually, highlighting Langston Golf Course updates and 'Friends of Langston' professional, social, and philanthropic news.

Products and services

• Friend of Langston Membership Annual membership at $500/year providing recognition on website and publications, exclusive welcome gift with Conservancy-branded merchandise, discounts on Conservancy events, access to the FoL Affiliate Network, networking event invitations, and a subscription to LANGSTON member magazine.
• Langston Golf Club Membership Annual membership at $750/year including all Friend of Langston benefits plus free or priority VIP access to curated golf and local networking events, and a special Langston Golf Club branded gift.
• Conservancy Club Membership Annual membership at $950/year including all Langston Golf Club benefits plus invitation-only membership to an eco-leadership network, access to VIP thought salons, roundtables, environmental equity briefings, policy initiative participation, and Founding Member recognition for the first 50 approved members.
• LANGSTON Magazine A full-color printed lifestyle magazine reaching attendees at Conservancy events and donors, featuring Langston Golf Course updates, Friends of Langston professional and philanthropic news, golf history, and entertainment content. Print copies mailed to donors contributing at least $100 annually.
• Annual Lee Elder Memorial Golf Charity Classic Annual golf charity tournament hosted to raise funds for scholarships for the Langston Junior Boys and Girls Golf Club and support golf course revitalization. The 2025 event was the 4th annual edition.
• Masters & Mimosas Annual golf-themed networking brunch and fundraising event held during Masters Tournament week. The 2025 edition was the 5th annual event.
• Sips'n Spades Holiday Fundraiser Annual holiday-themed fundraising event supporting the Conservancy's preservation and youth programs.
• Langston Junior Boys and Girls Golf Club (LJRGC) Program Junior golf program hosted annually from late June through August, engaging approximately 200 boys and girls each summer in golf instruction, mentorship, and life skills development at Langston Golf Course.
• Golf Course Revitalization Program Program supporting course improvement efforts including irrigation and drainage upgrades, playability enhancements, course aesthetic improvements, and environmental sustainability factors at the historic Langston Golf Course.
• Historic & Cultural Preservation Program Program featuring interactive storytelling and exhibitions with artifacts, works of art, audio, video, and photography documenting African American golf history and the Langston Golf Course heritage.
• Collegiate Golf Outreach Program Program supporting development of a future NCAA Division I golf training facility for Howard University, featuring an outdoor driving range, indoor climate-controlled bays, and locker rooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosting approximately 200 youth participants annually through Langston Junior Boys and Girls Golf Club programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered key, core and supporting.

• Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary ParkerkeyOthers · 1 January 2024Partnered with the Conservancy to introduce and pass the 'Lee Elder Way Designation Act of 2024,' officially renaming the 800 block of 26th Street NE as Lee Elder Way to honor golf legend Lee Elder.
• National Links TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) organization authorized by the National Park Service to manage Langston Golf Course. The Conservancy collaborates with National Links Trust on course revitalization efforts, youth programs, and historic preservation initiatives.
• My Brother's BirdiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization supporting youth golf development and mentorship programs.
• Golden Decade FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured supporter organization with representative Colin Rock listed among Friends of Langston.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The First Tee: National youth development nonprofit introducing golf to young people, particularly from underserved communities. Directly comparable to the Conservancy's Junior Boys and Girls Golf Club program in mission (youth golf access) and beneficiary population.
• National Links Trust: The 501(c)(3) authorized by the National Park Service to manage Langston Golf Course and two other D.C. municipal courses. It is the Conservancy's core operating partner and the most directly comparable organization in terms of mission (public-access golf preservation) and structure (nonprofit golf stewardship).

Broad incumbents

• National Trust for Historic Preservation: National nonprofit that preserves historic sites across the U.S. Comparable to the Conservancy's cultural and architectural preservation work at Langston (a National Register site), though focused on built-environment heritage broadly rather than golf specifically.
• PGA of America REACH Foundation: Charitable arm of the PGA of America supporting junior golf, military veterans, and inclusion in the game. Comparable as a golf-focused nonprofit funding youth and community programs, though national in scope and backed by the PGA trade body.
• USGA Foundation: The philanthropic arm of the United States Golf Association, focused on golf heritage, accessibility, and sustainability. Comparable as a golf-heritage preservation nonprofit with national reach, though at a far larger scale and broader scope.
• National Museum of African American History and Culture: Smithsonian museum dedicated to African American history, including sports heritage. Comparable in mission area (preserving and interpreting African American history), though operates at vastly larger institutional scale.
• Tiger Woods Foundation: Established nonprofit operating youth-focused golf and education programs (TGR Learning Centers). Comparable in mission area (youth golf empowerment) and nonprofit fundraising model, but operates at significantly larger national scale than the Conservancy.

Emerging players

• African American Golf Foundation: Nonprofit dedicated to promoting diversity in golf and preserving African American golf heritage. Most thematically aligned peer, sharing the same cultural-preservation mission and beneficiary community as the Conservancy.

Others

• Make-A-Wish National Capital Area: Regional D.C.-area nonprofit fundraiser operating events, memberships, and sponsorships similar in mechanics (charity golf tournaments, tiered donor programs). Comparable as a similarly structured D.C. nonprofit using signature fundraising events, rather than as a mission-aligned peer.
• Royal Golf Club (Washington, D.C.): One of the oldest African American men's golf clubs in the U.S., based at Langston Golf Course. Related as a community stakeholder rather than a peer organization, but operationally intertwined with the Conservancy's programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/friendsoflangston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/langston-golf-course-conserancy

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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