the pinkney foundation

What the pinkney foundation does

The Pinkney Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization co-founded in June 2018 by Preston and JaVonnie Pinkney, headquartered in Oakland, California with a mailing address in Pittsburg, CA. The foundation delivers youth development programs to urban youth in the San Francisco Bay Area using golf as a gateway to life skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship education. Its core program portfolio includes the Ace Kids Golf Program (providing golf instruction and life skills to underprivileged children), Girls Love Golf (girls-only clinics for grades K-5 in partnership with Oakland Unified School District), the Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Program (a 20-week We Thrive curriculum for youth ages 11-21), and the RAPP program (Richmond Academy of Positive Productions in partnership with K-Lou Recording Studios and the City of Richmond ECIA Grant). The foundation also operates the Primetime Indoor Golf Facility in downtown Oakland and deploys a mobile golf simulator (Dryvebox with Trackman technology and Tesla solar panels) for community activations via partnership with Toyota Walnut Creek.

The foundation is funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, tournament registrations, grants, and workplace giving. Individual donation tiers range from $25 to $1,500, while corporate Community Partner packages span $25,000 (Bronze) to $500,000 (Diamond). Annual fundraising events include the Primetime Legends Invitational (Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville, CA) and Battle at the Hawk (Blackhawk Country Club). The foundation reports having introduced over 10,000 youth to golf and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing nonprofits in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its governance structure includes a Board of Directors, Board Chair David McCandless, and an Advisory Committee with connections to the Northern California Golf Association, PGA Junior League, and USGA. The organization has 1-10 employees and operates with a lean, partnership-driven model leveraging school districts, recreation departments, and corporate sponsors rather than a large internal staff.

Name

the pinkney foundation

Legal name

The Pinkney Foundation

Website

https://thepinkneyfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Pinkney Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 that delivers youth development programs in the San Francisco Bay Area using golf as a gateway to life skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship education. It serves urban youth through school district partnerships, mobile golf activations, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK), Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Golf instruction services
• Financial literacy education
• Community nonprofit services
• Youth mentorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

West Pittsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals at tiered levels ($25-$1,500) supporting youth golf programs and operations. Monthly recurring donors support at-risk youth.
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Community Partner Packages: Corporate sponsorships at five levels (Bronze $25,000 through Diamond $500,000) providing logo placement, event access, VIP experiences, and recognition across website, social media, and newsletters.
3. Golf Tournament Revenue: Registration fees for annual golf tournaments including Primetime Legends Invitational (August 10, 2026 at Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville, CA with $125,000 fundraising goal) and Battle at the Hawk (March 24, 2025 at Blackhawk Country Club, foursome at $2,500). Sponsorship tiers for tournaments range from $2,500 community champion to $35,000+ albatross presenting sponsor.
4. Foundation and Government Grants: Funding from institutional sources including the City of Richmond ECIA Grant for the RAPP program and sponsorships from San Francisco Foundation and Quest Foundation.
5. Workplace Giving: Benevity platform integration enabling payroll giving and corporate matching programs for employee donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Pinkney Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free youth development programming to K-12 and young-adult participants in the San Francisco Bay Area, using golf instruction, financial literacy, entrepreneurship education, and athletic mentorship as its core service vehicles. Its deliverables include structured golf programs (Ace Kids Golf, Girls Love Golf, RAPP), a financial literacy and entrepreneurship curriculum, and the Primetime Indoor Golf Facility plus a mobile golf simulator for direct community and school activation.

Product overview

The Pinkney Foundation operates a multi-program youth development portfolio centered on using golf as a gateway to recreational, educational, and professional opportunities. The core programs include the Ace Kids Golf Program (providing underprivileged youth with golf instruction and life skills), Girls Love Golf (girls-only clinics for grades K-5 in partnership with Oakland Unified School District), and the Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship Program (a 20-week curriculum with We Thrive for youth ages 11-21). The foundation also runs signature golf events including the Primetime Legends Invitational and Battle at the Hawk tournaments, operates the Primetime Indoor Golf Facility, and delivers mobile golf activations via Dryvebox-powered trailers. The organization generates revenue through structured donation tiers ($25-$1,500) and community partner sponsorships, supporting over 10,000 youth served through year-round programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ace Kids Golf: A youth golf program that introduces children to golf and teaches essential life skills through the sport.
• Girls Love Golf
• RAPP (Richmond Academy of Positive Productions)
• Primetime Golf
• Primetime Legends Invitational
• Battle at the Hawk

Products and services

• Ace Kids Golf Program Golf instruction and youth development program for K-5 youth based in Old Town, Pittsburg, providing free golf exposure, life skills, and mentorship to children in the Bay Area.
• Girls Love Golf Golf instruction and youth development program for K-5 youth in Oakland, with a particular focus on introducing girls to golf and supporting life-skills development.
• Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Program Educational program for youth ages 11-21 covering financial literacy and entrepreneurship, delivered alongside the Foundation's golf programs as part of a holistic life-skills curriculum.
• RAPP Program Multi-tier youth development program for middle and high school youth that combines golf instruction with deeper life-skills, mentorship, and competitive golf pathways.
• Primetime Indoor Golf Facility Permanent indoor golf facility offering ongoing access to Trackman-powered golf simulation for program participants and community members, supporting both instruction and recreational play.
• Primetime Mobile Golf Activations Mobile golf activation service using a Dryvebox trailer equipped with Trackman technology to deliver golf instruction and experiences at schools, community events, and partner sites.
• Charlie Sifford Cup Annual fundraising event named after golf legend Charlie Sifford, raising funds for the Foundation's youth development programs and providing community golf exposure.
• Primetime Legends Invitational Fundraising event supporting The Pinkney Foundation's youth programming through community engagement and donations.
• Battle at the Hawk Fundraising event supporting The Pinkney Foundation's youth programming.
• Lil Bobby Hutton 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Community basketball tournament held by the Foundation as a fundraising and community engagement event for youth programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ youth introduced to golf over 23 years of program leadership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oakland Unified School District Expanded Learning DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver Girls Love Golf clinics for girls in grades K-5 and access to school facilities and student populations in the Oakland community. The district's Expanded Learning Department coordinates with the foundation on program scheduling and student recruitment for golf instruction and financial literacy workshops.
• We ThrivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing the Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship program curriculum. The We Thrive 20-week course teaches youth ages 11-21 about banking basics, budgeting, credit, and starting a business. The foundation partners with We Thrive to deliver financial and entrepreneurial skills to middle school and high school participants.
• DryveboxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDryvebox founder Adeel Yang donated a prototype mobile golf simulator trailer to The Pinkney Foundation in honor of Lyn Nelson, former CEO of Northern California Golf Association and advocate for junior golf. The trailer includes Trackman simulator technology, Tesla solar panels and batteries, 2 flat screen TVs, and projection screen. Powers Primetime Mobile Golf Activations.
• Toyota Walnut CreekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrad Barnett, Sales Manager of Toyota Walnut Creek, generously donated a Toyota Tundra to tow the mobile golf simulator trailer to community events. Toyota Walnut Creek is listed as a Community Partner powering the Primetime Mobile Golf Activations program.
• USGA (United States Golf Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Michael Cooper, Senior Regional Golf Engagement Advisor at USGA, has publicly endorsed The Pinkney Foundation's programming, stating 'Preston runs the best community golf organization in the nation.' USGA engagement provides credibility and potential pathway to national golf development resources.
• PGA Junior LeaguecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with PGA Junior League to offer after school golf competitions at Primetime Indoor Golf Facility in downtown Oakland. Team scramble matches on simulated golf courses across the country. Practices on Fridays, matches on Saturdays, 6-week season.
• Piedmont Parks and Recreation DepartmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Ace Kids Golf After School Program bringing mobile golf simulator to Piedmont. Two sessions offered on Thursdays from 3:45pm to 5:15pm using the Dryvebox mobile simulator.
• Berkeley Youth AlternativesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for 8-week after school golf program at Tilden Park Golf Course. Fridays from 3:30pm to 5:00pm, September through October 2023. BYA provides venue access and participant recruitment.
• K-Lou Recording StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with K-Lou Recording Studios in the RAPP (Richmond Academy of Positive Productions) program. Recording studio partner providing facilities and mentorship for youth positive production activities in partnership with City of Richmond ECIA Grant.
• Ace Kids Golf ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected program co-founded by Henry Loubet (Advisory Board member). The Ace Kids Golf Program in Oakland introduced Preston Pinkney to youth golf programming over 23 years. The Pinkney Foundation's programming builds on this legacy and maintains a connected relationship with the program.
• Northern California Golf AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder Preston Pinkney serves as Board Member of the Northern California Golf Association. The connection provides networking, credibility, and access to golf industry resources for The Pinkney Foundation's youth programming.
• Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Eat Learn Play FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 50 sets of Logicalgolf Clubs to The Pinkney Foundation's mobile golf activations and programs. Also featuring Stephen Curry with Ace Kids Golf in Under Armour media content.
• Vern Glenn Invitational Celebrity Golf TournamentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a community partner. Celebrity golf tournament providing cross-promotion and networking opportunities within Bay Area golf community.
• Primetime Indoor Golf FacilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndoor golf facility in downtown Oakland operated by Primetime Golf (connected to The Pinkney Foundation). Hosts PGA Junior League competitions and practice sessions with Trackman simulated golf courses. The 2026 Primetime Legends Invitational is hosted at Crow Canyon Country Club in partnership with Primetime Golf.
• Golf. My Future. My GameminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 1st Annual Charlie Sifford Cup at Langston Golf Course in Washington D.C. (June 5, 2022). Golf. My Future. My Game program contributed to youth participation in this event celebrating Charlie Sifford's 100th birthday.
• Charlie Sifford Jr.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSon of golf legend Charlie Sifford attended the 1st Annual Charlie Sifford Cup event along with Langston Legends to share the history of Charlie Sifford and other African American professional golfers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• We Thrive: Provider of the 20-week financial literacy and entrepreneurship curriculum that The Pinkney Foundation delivers to ages 11-21. Directly comparable as a curriculum partner and ecosystem enabler, with overlapping focus on youth financial empowerment.
• Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation: Stephen and Ayesha Curry's foundation focused on childhood hunger, literacy, and safe places for kids to play and learn, including junior golf. Comparable as a high-profile Bay Area youth philanthropy that has funded The Pinkney Foundation (50 sets of Logicalgolf Clubs) and operates at the intersection of sports and youth development.

Direct peers

• The First Tee: National youth development nonprofit that introduces young people to golf and life skills through chapter-based programming at golf courses and schools. Directly comparable in mission (golf-as-gateway youth development), target audience (K-12 youth), and curriculum-style programming.
• National Minority Golf Foundation: Nonprofit focused on increasing participation of minorities in golf through scholarships, equipment donations, and junior programming. Directly comparable in targeting underserved communities and providing golf equipment and instructional access to youth of color.
• Youth on Course: 501(c)(3) that subsidizes golf access for youth members, partnering with golf courses to provide $5 rounds and instructional programming. Highly comparable in subsidizing golf access for underserved youth and partnering with municipal/private courses to drive participation.

Broad incumbents

• USGA Foundation: Charitable arm of the United States Golf Association supporting golf's growth, accessibility, and sustainability. Dr. Michael Cooper of the USGA has publicly endorsed The Pinkney Foundation, indicating an established programmatic and funding-relationship adjacency in community golf development.
• PGA Reach Foundation: The charitable foundation of the PGA of America, focused on making golf accessible and inclusive through junior programming, military outreach, and diversity initiatives. Overlapping mission in junior golf access but operates nationally as the governing body's foundation rather than as a single-region grassroots nonprofit.
• NCGA Foundation: Charitable arm of the Northern California Golf Association supporting youth and community golf programs in Northern California. Co-founder Preston Pinkney serves on the NCGA board, indicating direct overlap in governance networks and a regional peer in junior/community golf funding.

Regional players

• SCGA Junior Golf Foundation: Southern California Golf Association's junior golf arm running instructional programs, tournaments, and scholarships for youth across Southern California. Comparable in mission (junior golf access and instruction) but operating in a different California region.

Emerging players

• The ACE (Accessible Community Golf Experiences): Smaller-scale emerging programs and local clubs bringing golf to non-traditional audiences via non-course settings (indoor facilities, simulators, mobile units). Comparable in the mobile/indoor simulator delivery model that differentiates The Pinkney Foundation from course-based peers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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