Paul McBeth Foundation

What Paul McBeth Foundation does

The Paul McBeth Foundation (PMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 85-4192566) founded in 2020 by professional disc golfer Paul McBeth, a six-time PDGA World Champion. The Foundation's core activity is the design and installation of permanent disc golf courses in underserved communities worldwide, including permanent baskets, concrete tee pads, and tee signs, with course design support from former World Champion Avery Jenkins and standardized signage via a partnership with Finnish platform Parkdly. As of the most recent reporting, PMF has installed 383 baskets across 29 courses in 16-19 countries spanning North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, with locally manufactured baskets in select African projects (e.g., Ndejje University in Uganda) intended to reduce import reliance and build regional manufacturing capacity.

PMF serves four primary segments: underserved geographic communities (especially in Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and indigenous US communities), educational institutions (universities and schools such as Ndejje University and University of Dar es Salaam), special-needs communities (notably the deaf community in Jamaica via Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf), and conservation sites (e.g., Rimpa Estates Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya). Its operating model blends direct course installation through PMF Launch Team volunteer deployments with locally embedded Project Drivers and Project Ambassadors who maintain year-round site connections, supported by educational and tournament programming integrated with PDGA and UDisc.

The Foundation's revenue model is contribution-based rather than fee-based: it does not charge for core services and instead monetizes impact through individual donations, the recurring Builders Club monthly giving program, the buy-one-donate-one PMF Shop (discs and apparel), corporate sponsorship tiers, the annual Throw For More global one-day round-logging fundraiser (84,000+ participants and $70,000+ raised in 2025), the Tournament Director Partnership Program, and the new PDGA-sanctioned The Global tournament series (targeting 100+ events and 5,000+ players on September 19, 2026). Major corporate partners include Ledgestone, Dynamic Discs, Discraft, Discmania, DiscGolfPark, Latitude 64, Prodigy, and UDisc.

Name

Paul McBeth Foundation

Legal name

Paul McBeth Foundation

Website

https://paulmcbethfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Paul McBeth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2020 by six-time disc golf World Champion Paul McBeth that designs, installs, and sustains permanent disc golf courses in underserved communities across 19 countries, funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, merchandise sales, and global fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Sports Development

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Nonprofit foundation services
• Disc golf course installations
• Community recreation development
• Charitable sports programs
• Youth sports accessibility

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting the mission. Tax-deductible contributions via 501(c)(3) status (EIN: 85-4192566).
2. Builders Club Monthly Giving: Monthly subscription-style giving program where members receive welcome gifts, merchandise discounts, and special updates. Provides predictable recurring revenue for project funding.
3. Tournament Director Partnership Program: Tournament directors make donations to PMF and receive Paul McBeth Foundation merchandise items for their events as a thank-you. Also purchase player packs through PMF shop.
4. The Global Tournament Registration: PDGA-sanctioned tournament registration fees with portion supporting PMF. Professional divisions $50, amateur divisions $40. Central payment processing through PMF.
5. Throw For More Fundraiser: Annual one-day global disc golf fundraiser where participants fundraise through pledges. In 2025, raised approximately $70,000 from ~1,300 registered participants plus many more casual participants.
6. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling discs and apparel. Buy a disc, PMF donates one to someone in underserved community.
7. Corporate Sponsorship: Annual corporate partnerships at various tier levels, providing significant operational funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Paul McBeth Foundation designs, funds, and installs permanent disc golf courses (baskets, concrete tee pads, tee signs) in underserved communities across the world, then supports those communities with equipment, education, and ongoing programming. It supplements course delivery with the Throw For More annual one-day global fundraiser, The Global PDGA-sanctioned tournament fundraiser, an e-commerce merchandise shop with a buy-one-donate-one model, a monthly Builders Club giving program, and tiered corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

The Paul McBeth Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2020 by 6-time World Champion Paul McBeth. Its core offering is the installation of sustainable disc golf courses in underserved communities globally. The foundation runs a project portfolio spanning 19 countries and 5 continents, numbering projects from 1.1 (La Paz, Mexico, 2021) through 6.3 (Ethiopia, 2026). Complementing course installation, PMF operates fundraising events — Throw For More (an annual single-day global round-logging fundraiser) and The Global (an annual worldwide PDGA-sanctioned tournament fundraiser) — both designed to generate donations for new installations. The PMF Shop sells discs and apparel with a buy-one-donate-one model. Supporting programs include the Builders Club (monthly giving), the Tournament Director Partnership Program, the volunteer Launch Team (hands-on course installation trips), and the Project Ambassador Program (year-round site communication). Corporate Partnership tiers round out the revenue model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Global: A one-day worldwide disc golf tournament designed to unite players across continents for expanding access to disc golf globally, scheduled for September 19, 2026.
• Builders Club
• Tournament Director Partnership Program
• PMF Launch Team
• PMF Project Ambassador

Products and services

• Disc Golf Course Installation End-to-end design, funding, and installation of permanent disc golf courses (baskets, concrete tee pads, tee signs) for underserved communities worldwide, delivered free of charge to partner communities and accompanied by equipment, instruction, and ongoing local leadership support.
• Throw For More Annual one-day global fundraiser where disc golfers worldwide log rounds on a single day (June 20) to raise money for installing disc golf courses in underserved communities, integrated with UDisc for round tracking ($0.10 per round donated).
• The Global One-day worldwide PDGA-sanctioned C-Tier disc golf tournament fundraiser uniting players across continents to compete locally while raising funds for PMF's global course installation mission.
• PMF Shop — Discs & Apparel E-commerce store selling PMF-branded discs and merchandise, with each disc purchase automatically triggering a donation of one disc to an underserved community, effectively doubling the buyer's impact.
• Builders Club Monthly Giving Program Monthly recurring giving program for individual supporters who want predictable funding for PMF's projects. Members receive a welcome gift, merchandise discounts, and ongoing updates from Paul McBeth and the team.
• Tournament Director Partnership Program Multi-level partnership program for tournament directors who align their events with PMF's mission; TDs make donations to PMF and receive PMF merchandise and player packs for use at their events.
• Corporate Partnership Program Annual corporate sponsorship program with multiple tier levels for companies seeking to support PMF's mission, providing significant operational funding and brand recognition in the disc golf community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 383 baskets installed across 16-19 countries, creating thousands of first-time disc golf players
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dynamic DiscscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold Sponsor for Project 6.1 Dominican Republic. Providing blue Veteran baskets as first permanent disc golf baskets in the country. Long-standing partner supporting PMF projects globally.
• House of DiscsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026European player pack fulfillment partner for The Global tournament 2026.
• LedgestonecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor for Uganda project (Project 2.3) and Rwanda project (Project 5.4). Major funding partner for African disc golf expansion.
• UDisccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKey partner providing $0.10 per round donation during Throw For More events. Primary sponsor for Kenya course, providing baskets. Tracks disc golf participation globally.
• PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical partner providing funding for international projects, supporting travel costs for African leaders to attend summits, and sanctioning The Global tournament. Gold Sponsor for Ethiopia Project 6.3.
• DGPT (Disc Golf Pro Tour)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Uganda project, supporting the initiative through resources and network.
• DiscraftcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting PMF projects with equipment donations. Partner for Guatemala course and Detroit course installations.
• DiscmaniacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Montenegro project (Discmania & DiscGolfPark) and Chicago course. Primary sponsor for Madrid project with Latitude 64.
• GRIP eqminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for Uganda project, contributing equipment for course installations.
• PDGA InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFunding partner for Kenya project, supporting Kevin Becker's course development.
• Mission 823coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNonprofit serving at-risk and traumatized youth in Ukraine. Partner for Ukraine project to provide recreational outlet for youth and community.
• Blue MissionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal partner in Dominican Republic focusing on providing access to safe drinking water. Partnering for Project 6.1 course installations in Santiago de los Caballeros.
• ChainLink Disc GolfminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCanadian disc golf company leading course design and installation for Dominican Republic project.
• Avery JenkinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer World Champion and renowned course designer. Oversees design for multiple PMF projects including Belgrade, Bulgaria, Krakow, and Rwanda courses.
• Fight for the ForgottencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNonprofit leading Batwa Whole Community Development Project. PMF partnered to add disc golf course for the Batwa community in Olangama.
• ParkdlycoreTechnology or IntegrationFinnish disc golf app for creating tee signs, course maps, and information boards. Created custom template and visual theme for PMF. Launched with Nyandungu Eco-Park course in Rwanda.
• DiscStore.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor for Project 6.2 Jamaica, providing professional baskets for both courses serving the deaf community.
• DiscGolfParkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Montenegro, Bulgaria, and South Dakota courses. Provides baskets and course infrastructure.
• Latitude 64minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary sponsor for Madrid project with MIDG, marking their first collaboration with PMF.
• Outdoor KodiakminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal partner for Kodiak, Alaska project, providing land lease for first permanent disc golf course on the island.
• Natives of KodiakcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndigenous organization owning land for Kodiak Island course, partnering for remote Alaskan disc golf development.
• Salvation Army Camden Kroc CentercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for Camden, NJ project. Their mission serves youth and families in underserved communities with recreational facilities.
• LOGOS (Montenegro)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal youth sports organization in Niksic, Montenegro, committed to teaching disc golf to kids and young adults.
• Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf (CCCD)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for Jamaica Project 6.2, hosting 18-hole course at Jamaica Deaf Village and 9-hole course at local school.
• DoubleG Craft JerkyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for Uganda project.
• 1010 DiscsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for Uganda project.
• JomezminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for La Paz, Mexico project, helping with course installation.
• West Sound Disc Golf AssociationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for Chief Kitsap Academy (Suquamish Tribe) course installation.
• Hyde Park Disc GolfcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal partner for Chicago project, working with city officials for permanent course installation.
• Disc Golf ChicagominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for Chicago project collaboration.
• Silver Bay SeafoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated shipping of course equipment from Seattle to Kodiak Island for June 2025 project.
• Kodiak Elks LodgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for Kodiak, Alaska project, backing recreational expansion.
• UPlayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for African Disc Golf Summit, co-organizing the inaugural event with PMF.
• People for Palmer Park (PFPP)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for Detroit project, originally building Palmer Park course with volunteers, partnered with PMF to complete installation.
• ProdigyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerManufacturer Partner for Belgrade, Serbia project, providing baskets.
• PDGA EuropecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for European projects including Krakow, Belgrade, Madrid, and Bulgaria courses.
• Madrid International Disc Golf (MIDG)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal club promoting disc golf in Madrid for 7 years, driving permanent course installation at Complutense University.
• Ethiopian Disc Golf AssociationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal partner led by Yohannes Desalegn for Project 6.3 Ethiopia, assisting with community organization and course installation.
• BLUE MissionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for Dominican Republic project providing access to safe drinking water, working on community development.
• Ledgestone Insurance OpenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Colombia project, supporting local disc golf development.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• First Tee: Established youth development nonprofit that uses golf to build character and life skills. Highly comparable to PMF's mission of using golf sports to deliver youth impact and community outcomes.
• Laureus Sport for Good: Global foundation funding sport-for-development programs worldwide. Operates on a similar model of corporate-funded sport grants to underserved communities, comparable as a peer funder and ecosystem builder.
• Right To Play: International nonprofit using sport to educate and empower disadvantaged youth. A mission-aligned peer working in similar geographies with similar sport-for-impact fundraising models.
• Youth on Course: Nonprofit providing affordable golf access to youth, directly comparable to PMF's focus on expanding golf access to underserved young people globally.

Emerging players

• Peace Players International: Uses basketball to build community across divided lines. Comparable to PMF as a sport-based nonprofit building cross-cultural community engagement in underserved areas.
• Pitch In For Baseball: Nonprofit collecting and distributing sporting equipment to underserved youth. Closely comparable to PMF's buy-one-donate-one disc model and hardware-distribution mechanism.
• Magical Bridge Foundation: Builds inclusive playgrounds and recreational spaces for people of all abilities. Comparable to PMF in mission of expanding recreational access for underserved and special needs communities.

Direct peers

• Steady Ed Fund: A memorial fund supporting youth disc golf access, aligned with PMF's mission of bringing disc golf to underserved communities through charitable giving.
• Disc Golf Foundation: Nonprofit organization that supports disc golf accessibility initiatives, similar to PMF in mission and grassroots focus on expanding the sport's reach.
• EDGE (Educational Disc Golf Experience): A nonprofit focused on bringing disc golf into schools and educational settings, closely matching PMF's mission of expanding disc golf access in underserved communities through structured programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PaulMcBethFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paul-mcbeth-foundation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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