Nonprofit · EIN 88-0444732
NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION
Also known as THE FIRST TEE OF NEVADA INC
Tax-exempt · RENO, NV 89511
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,775,792 | $509,442 | $4,266,350 | $8,402,883 | $4,296 | $8,398,587 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,926,731 | $482,098 | $1,444,633 | $4,139,280 | $7,044 | $4,132,236 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $580,805 | $458,767 | $122,038 | $2,689,000 | $1,397 | $2,687,603 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,668,214
- of which government grants
- $3,050,000
- Program service revenue
- $108,865
- Investment income
- $23,938
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$25,225
- Other revenue
- -$25,225
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $138,604
- Other salaries and wages
- $167,075
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $346,665
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,165
- Occupancy
- $22,417
- Travel
- $6,813
- Depreciation
- $41,291
- Program services (functional)
- $268,853
- Management and general (functional)
- $113,410
- Fundraising (functional)
- $127,179
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,139,280
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,402,883
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,296
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,398,587
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,702,138
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,732,458
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,666,129
- Gross receipts
- $4,922,862
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- NV
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS MAZZAFERRI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $138,604 |
| ROBERT ENZENBERGER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCDONALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 |
| DONNA WARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 |
| STEVE CALIGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| TRAVIS HANSEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| JOHN HERMANS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| CHRIS HOFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| RYAN YORK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| ERIC KOVAC | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| TOM OGDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| JESSICA NOVICH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| NEIL ROMBARDO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| PETER RUSSIN JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| PATTY SHEEHAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER YOUNGBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS MAZZAFERRI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $127,004 |
| ROBERT ENZENBERGER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE MCDONALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 |
| DONNA WARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 |
| ERICH BRENNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| STEVE CALIGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| TRAVIS HANSEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| HOHN HERMANS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| CHRIS HOFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| RYAN YORK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| ERIC KOVAC | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| SHANE KOCKENMEISTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| TOM OGDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| JESSICA NOVICH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| NEIL ROMBARDO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| PETER RUSSIN JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| TYLER YOUNGBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS MAZZAFERRI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,759 | $15,047 |
| MIKE FLEINER | BOARD CHAIR 22-23 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA KILROY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MAHONEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA WARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS HANSEN | PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT ENZENBERGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN GRIFFIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC KOVAC | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB HAAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HERMANS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HOFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCDONALD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM OGDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL ROMBARDO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BURKHARDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY SHEEHAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER YOUNGBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICH BRENNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE KOCKENMEISTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAKE CARPENTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMI ZIMMERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER RUSIN JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3550 BARRON WAY STE 10-B, RENO, NV 89511-1841
- In care of
- % MIKE MAZZAFERRI
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRIS MAZZAFERRI, 3550 BARRON WAY SUITE 10B, RENO, NV 89511
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS MAZZAFERRI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (775) 851-2332
- Return prepared by
- PANGBORN & CO LTD
Mission
TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN NORTHERN NEVADA BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CHARACTER, INSTILL LIFE ENHANCINGVALUES AND PROMOTE HEALTHLY CHOICES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF.
Program accomplishments
- THE FIRST TEE OF NORTHERN NEVADA ENHANCES NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE EASTERN SIERRAS THROUGH COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND BY BUILDING A REPUTATION FOR GUIDING OUR YOUTH UTILIZING THE NINE CORE VALUES. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO ENCOURAGE OUR YOUTH TO EXCEL IN LIFE THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF. TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS OUR YOUTH IN THRIVING SOCIALLY, EXCELLING ACADEMICALLY, ATHLETICALLY AND BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL ADULT WITH INTEGRITY, STRONG FAMILY VALUES AND A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY. THE FIRST TEE OF NORTHERN NEVADA HAS SERVED OVER 30,000 CHILDREN AND OF THOSE 1,155 FOR THE CURRENT YEAR IN OUR GREEN GRASS PROGRAM. 72% OF OUR YOUTH ARE ON FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIP.Expenses $250,459 · grants $5,000 · revenue $108,865
- THE FIRST TEE OF NORTHERN NEVADA SUPPORTS THE FRED ALEXANDER MEMORIAL GOLF CLINIC (FAMGC) THAT WAS HELD IN CARSON CITY AND RENO, NEVADA. APPROXIMATELY 400 CHILDREN FROM NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE EASTERN SIERRAS ATTENDED THE EVENT HELD AT TWO GOLF COURSES, EAGLE VALLEY AND SIERRA SAGE. THE CHILDREN RECEIVE INSTRUCTION FROM SNCPGA PROFESSIONALS TO IMPROVE THEIR LONG AND SHORT GAME, AND RULE AND ETIQUETTE CLIINC. THE FAMGC PROVIDES A CLUB TO CHILDREN WHO ARE WITHOUT GOLF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER GOLF GEAR TO ALL CHILDREN.Expenses $18,394
- DURING 2022, TO FURTHER THE MISSION AND PROGRAMMING OF THE NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION, DBA, THE FIRST TEE OF NORTHERN NEVADA (NNYGF), THE COUNTY OF WASHOE, STATE OF NEVADA (WASHOE COUNTY) CONTRIBUTED THE WILDCREEK GOLF COURSE (PROPERTY) TO NNYGF. NNYGF IS OPERATING THE GOLF COURSE THROUGH A GOLF MANAGEMENT COMPANY AT NO COST TO FIRST TEE OF NORTHERN NEVADA FOR CHARITABLE AND AFFORDABLE GOLF PURPOSES AS FOLLOWS:(I) THE OPERATION OF THE ENTIRE PROPERTY AS A GOLF COURSE, INCLUDING OPERATING, MANAGING AND SUPERVISING REGULAR PLAY, GOLF SHOP, FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES FOR GOLFERS AND GOLF-RELATED EVENTS, DRIVING RANGE AND PUTTING PRACTICE GREENS, HOSTING EVENTS AND BANQUETS, MAINTENANCE FACILITIES, CLUB HOUSE AND INFRASTRUCTURES ON THE PROPERTY, PROVIDING LESSONS, CHOOSING AND MAINTAINING ALL PLAY AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTING PUBLIC PLAY, AND THE SALE OF MERCHANDISE AND SERVICES, AND; (II) MAKING THE GOLF COURSE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR A COST GENERALLY LESS THAN PRIVATE GOLF COURSES IN WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-0444732
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N6A)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,402,883
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,922,862
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,775,792 | $509,442 | $8,402,883 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,926,731 | $482,098 | $4,139,280 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $580,805 | $458,767 | $2,689,000 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,359,817 | $402,056 | $2,567,844 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-0444732).
Questions about NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION is 88-0444732.
- Is NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRIS MAZZAFERRI.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,604 (CHRIS MAZZAFERRI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN NEVADA YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,775,792, expenses of $509,442 and total assets of $8,402,883 at year end.
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