Thank You For Supporting First Tee Western New York

Making a gift to First Tee – Western New York means giving young people an opportunity to learn through structured educational programs that build character and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.  Thank you for your help in Building Game Changers!

You can impact the lives of future generations by making a gift to honor a loved one, leave a legacy of your own, or maximize your gift with a match opportunity through the three opportunities below.

Planned Giving

Think about the values that have been important in your life. Who instilled these values in you? Do you want to ensure those same values are passed along to others?

Charitable gift planning ensures that First Tee can continue to impact the next generation of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. The following guidelines are available to assist you and your attorney, accountant or financial planner.

Charitable Bequests -First Tee will accept a charitable bequest in a will or testamentary trust.

Beneficiary Designations – First Tee will accept a beneficiary designation or irrevocable trust, life insurance policy, 401k or other retirement plan.

Additional Gift Opportunities

Many companies have a matching gift program.  All you have to do is ask!  Here’s how you can double or triple your impact in our community.

  • Donate:  Make a cash, check, or credit card donation to First Tee – Western New York . Keep your gift receipt in case your workplace requires it. Most corporate matching programs give you up to one year to request their match on your donation.
  • Search:  Check with your HR department to ask if your company matches employee donations.
  • Match:  There are two ways to submit the matching request.
    • Download your company’s matching gift verification form. Print it, fill it out, and mail it to us.
    • PO BOX 273 Bowmansville, NY 14026
    • If your company provides a link to their intranet and submit your matching gift request to them. They’ll process this and send it to us.

Once we receive your form or online request, we’ll take care of the rest. Your company will send its matching donation directly to First Tee – Western New York and support will help twice (or even three times) as many people.  If you have any questions, please contact Timothy Karches (716)597-5023

Memorial or Honorary Gifts

Tribute gifts include honorarium gifts made in honor of a living person or memorial gifts made in memory of a friend or family member who is deceased.  Our team would be happy to work with you to set these up to communicate with other friends and family members to join with you.  We will track gifts that come in to notify the honoree or a particular person (friend or family member), of your thoughtfulness and support.  Questions?  Contact Timothy Karches (716) 597-5023

Planned gifts – large and small – are a lasting way to help our young people. For sample language, more information or to notify First Tee of a planned gift, please contact:  Timothy Karches  (716) 597-5023

Youth Life Skills Foundation DBA First Tee – Western New York is a nonprofit tax-exempt organization under 501(c)(3) and all contributions are tax deductible. EIN 16-1490270