Ted Rhodes Foundation

What Ted Rhodes Foundation does

The Ted Rhodes Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 1901 Ed Temple Blvd in Nashville, Tennessee, founded to preserve the legacy of golf pioneer Theodore "Ted" Rhodes (1913-1969), who broke racial barriers in professional golf and taught future legends including Lee Elder, Althea Gibson, and Joe Louis. The foundation is led by Founder & CEO Peggy Rhodes-White (Ted Rhodes' daughter) and President & Secretary Tiffany N. White (his granddaughter), with a board that includes James R. Beatty as President and Syd Brown as Treasurer. The organization's core program is Future Golfers of America, branded "Growing the Champions of Tomorrow," which delivers golf instruction, competitive tournament play, and mentorship to underserved youth ages 5-18 across six U.S. cities (Nashville, Chicago, Dallas, Jacksonville, Montgomery, Atlanta) through the Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Tour.

The foundation operates a diversified nonprofit revenue model anchored by individual and corporate donations (accepted via PayPal and Zeffy), corporate sponsorships, tournament registration fees (processed through GolfStatus and Birdease), and merchandise sales (notably the Ted Rhodes Legacy Polo Shirt from the Uneven Lies Legacy Series priced at $50-$60, with proceeds supporting the HBCU Golf Educational Fund). It maintains strategic partnerships with three HBCU golf programs (Fisk University, Delaware State University, Wiley University), four First Tee chapter affiliates, and Toastmasters International for a Youth Leadership program. The signature event is the annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic, now in its 57th year, scheduled for September 12-13, 2026, at the publicly owned Ted Rhodes Golf Course in Nashville. The foundation has received recognition including a 2022 USGA Museum honor, the Tiger Woods Foundation Trailblazer Award, a Legends Award from the United Golfers Association, and a 2009 posthumous PGA membership for Ted Rhodes.

Name

Ted Rhodes Foundation

Legal name

Ted Rhodes Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://tedrhodes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ted Rhodes Foundation is a Nashville-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that preserves the legacy of golf pioneer Ted Rhodes by delivering golf instruction, tournaments, and scholarships to underserved youth ages 5-18 across six U.S. cities and three HBCU golf programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Youth golf development
• Junior golf tour
• Nonprofit foundation
• HBCU golf scholarships
• Charity golf tournament

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations supporting the Future Golfers of America program and HBCU golf scholarships. Accepts donations via PayPal and Zeffy platform.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sells branded merchandise including Ted Rhodes Legacy Polo Shirts ($50-$60) as part of the Uneven Lies Legacy Series. Proceeds support the HBCU Golf Educational Fund.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship program supporting the Future Golfers of America program. Sponsors receive exposure and recognition in exchange for financial support.
4. Tournament Registrations: Registration fees for annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic and Junior Golf Championship events. Golfers and sponsors register through third-party platforms like golfstatus.com and birdease.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Ted Rhodes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers the Future Golfers of America youth golf program for underserved youth ages 5-18, including instructional clinics, the multi-city Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Tour, and the annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic. It also provides HBCU golf scholarships and donations, with merchandise sales (Ted Rhodes Legacy Polo Shirts) supporting program operations.

Product overview

The Ted Rhodes Foundation operates primarily as a nonprofit youth development organization rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings center on the Future Golfers of America "Growing the Champions of Tomorrow" junior golf program, which includes the multi-city Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Tour for youth ages 5-18, instructional golf clinics, and the annual Ted Rhodes Golf Classic charity tournament. The Foundation also supports HBCU golf programs through scholarships and has partnered with Toastmasters International for a Youth Leadership program. Merchandise sales (Ted Rhodes Legacy Polo Shirts) are secondary offerings that generate funds for the HBCU Golf Educational Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Future Golfers of America: Youth golf development program 'Growing the Champions of Tomorrow' serving youth ages 5-18
• Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Tour
• HBCU Golf Programs

Products and services

• Future Golfers of America Program Year-round youth golf development program offering golf instruction, competitive tournament access, and mentorship for underserved youth ages 5-18. Includes adult and juvenile golf clinics and a college golf pathway.
• Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Tour Multi-city competitive junior golf tournament series held in six U.S. cities (Nashville, Chicago, Dallas, Jacksonville, Montgomery, Atlanta) for youth ages 5-18, including the Trailblazer Classic and city-level championships.
• Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic Annual two-day signature charity golf tournament held at Ted Rhodes Golf Course in Nashville, TN, with registration through GolfStatus. The 57th annual edition is scheduled for September 12-13, 2026.
• Junior Golf Clinics 2026 Junior Golf Clinics and Adult Golf Clinics offering golf instruction to youth and adults, delivered through the Future Golfers of America program and partner networks.
• HBCU Golf Educational Fund Educational fund that provides scholarships to students on HBCU golf teams and donations to HBCU golf programs, supporting partner universities including Fisk University, Delaware State University, and Wiley University.
• Ted Rhodes Legacy Polo Shirt Branded merchandise polo shirt in the Univen Lies Legacy Series celebrating African American golf history, available in three unisex styles priced $50-$60, with proceeds supporting the HBCU Golf Educational Fund.
• Online Donation Program Tax-deductible donation program accepting contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations via PayPal and Zeffy, supporting the Future Golfers of America program and HBCU scholarships.
• Adult Golf Clinics 2026 Adult Golf Clinics providing golf instruction for adult participants, complementing the foundation's youth-focused programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• $28,000 donated to Fisk University Golf Team
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fisk UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBCU golf partnership with Fisk University located in Nashville, TN. Foundation donates to the golf team annually and sponsors the team to play in the annual Ted Rhodes Golf Classic.
• Delaware State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBCU golf partnership established in 2025 with Delaware State University in Dover, DE. Provides critical resources and competitive exposure for the university's golf program.
• Wiley UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBCU golf partnership established in 2025 with Wiley University (formerly Wiley College) in Wiley, TX. Supports program sustainability and student-athlete development.
• First Tee of TennesseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal youth golf program partnership supporting urban youth golf initiatives. Foundation partners with First Tee of Tennessee for Future Golfers of America program delivery.
• First Tee of Greater ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with First Tee of Greater Chicago for youth golf development. Hosts Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Championship - Chicago, IL event.
• First Tee of North FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with First Tee of North Florida for 2026 Trailblazer Classic Presented by the Ted Rhodes Foundation at Jacksonville Beach Golf Course.
• First Tee of Metro AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with First Tee of Metro Atlanta supporting youth golf development in the Atlanta region for the Future Golfers of America program.
• LEO AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth golf program partner supporting urban youth golf initiatives and foundation programs.
• I AM A Golfer FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth golf foundation partner supporting minority youth golf development initiatives.
• TroonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf management company partner listed on Foundation's partners page.
• Renasant BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner supporting foundation programs.
• AJGA (American Junior Golf Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJunior golf association partner supporting youth golf development.
• American ExpressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting foundation initiatives.
• Bridgestone GolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf equipment partner supporting tournaments and programs.
• TitleistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf equipment partner listed on partners page.
• PGA (Professional Golfers' Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGA acknowledgment page on foundation website shows partnership with PGA for golf development initiatives.
• Toastmasters InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Toastmasters International for Youth Leadership program teaching students effective communication and leadership skills. Program facilitated by Distinguished Toastmasters Peggy Rhodes-White, DTM and Tiffany White, M.Ed., DTM.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• National Black Golf Hall of Fame: Recognized Ted Rhodes with Hall of Fame induction. Both honor African American golf pioneers; the Hall of Fame curates legacy while Ted Rhodes Foundation runs active youth programming.
• African American Golfers Hall of Fame: Recognized Ted Rhodes via Hall of Fame induction. Both organizations preserve and promote African American golf history and legacy, with complementary rather than competitive missions.

Broad incumbents

• First Tee: National youth golf development organization with chapters in nearly every U.S. city. Ted Rhodes Foundation operates complementary youth golf programming and partners with multiple First Tee chapters (Tennessee, Greater Chicago, North Florida, Metro Atlanta). Both target youth golf access but First Tee has far broader scale and institutional funding.
• Tiger Woods Foundation: Major youth development foundation tied to Tiger Woods, who publicly credits Ted Rhodes. Operates the TGR Learning Center and youth programs; has awarded the Ted Rhodes Foundation its Trailblazer Award. Both target underserved youth development with golf as a vehicle.
• PGA Foundation: Philanthropic arm of the Professional Golfers' Association. Acknowledged as partner on Ted Rhodes Foundation's PGA page. Both drive youth golf development but PGA Foundation operates with substantially larger institutional backing.

Direct peers

• I AM A Golfer Foundation: Directly named partner in Ted Rhodes Foundation's partner ecosystem. Both are nonprofit foundations focused on minority youth golf development with overlapping programmatic missions.
• American Junior Golf Association (AJGA): Named GTM/Marketing Partner. AJGA operates the largest junior golf tournament circuit in the U.S. and partners with foundations like Ted Rhodes to expand access for minority junior golfers.
• LEO Academy: Youth golf program partner supporting urban youth golf initiatives alongside Ted Rhodes Foundation. Both operate grassroots youth golf programming in underserved communities.
• United Golfers Association: Historical African American golf association that awarded Ted Rhodes Foundation its Legends Award. Both honor African American golf heritage and run programs/events that preserve minority golf history.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee: Board member Eric Higgs serves as CEO of this organization. Both serve underserved youth in the Nashville/Middle Tennessee region with overlapping youth development objectives, though Boys & Girls Club operates broader programming beyond golf.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TedRhodesGolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/tedrhodesgolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ted-rhodes-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/golflegendtedrhodes

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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