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- EIN 62-1610441
- info@tedrhodes.org
- 877-913-9009
- 10730 S Eberhart Ave c/o Ted Rhodes Foundation Chicago IL 60628-3708 USA
- www.tedrhodes.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Golf, Sports, Youth Development, Youth Development - Business, Youth Development Programs
Mission: Our mission is to preserve and honor the legacy of golfing pioneer Theodore “Ted” Rhodes. The first African American Professional Golfer in the modern era to play in the US Open (1948). He is one of the pioneers that Tigers Woods credits for paving the way for him to play golf Ted Rhodes’ vision was to make the game of golf open to all races. The Foundation is honoring his vision by advancing future generations of minority golfers by hosting educational events, golf clinics, and golf tournaments for youth and adults. Also, we provide financial support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) golf teams and golf team members to help further this mission. We also partner with local urban youth golf programs. Our youth initiatives are part of our Future Golfers of America “Growing the Champions of Tomorrow” Program.
Results: Donated $27,000 to HBCU School -Fisk University Golf Team Donated $2,000 to the First Tee of Tennessee Donated $1,150 to the First Tee of Lake County Awarded $1,000 Scholarship to Abdel Raoul - HBCU School - Texas Southern Golf Team Member Received Tiger Woods Foundation Trailblazer Award
Target demographics: Increase the number of African American youth playing golf and working in the golf industry
Direct beneficiaries per year: 200 students
Geographic areas served: Illinois, Tennessee, Indiana,Florida, and other parts of the country
Programs: Golf Clinics, Golf Tournaments, Toastmasters Youth Leadership Communication & Leadership Skills Training, Career Coaching and Career Development