Mission Our mission is to cultivate positive youth development by providing access to the game of golf and its transformative values. Through golf, we foster personal growth, build character, and equip young people with essential life skills, empowering them to thrive both on and off the course. Vision To be a positive role model of kindness and excellence. Values Compassion * Community * Inclusion * Acceptance * Integrity * Innovation * Empowerment * Excellence
Donating to our non-profit is a powerful way to support a cause that makes a tangible difference in the lives of youth and the community. Our mission is to cultivate positive youth development through access to the game of golf and its inherent values, fostering growth, character building, and life skills acquisition. Here’s why your contribution matters:
Impactful Mission: We are dedicated to using golf as a tool for personal development, benefiting young individuals and equipping them with essential life skills. Your donation drives meaningful change, creating a positive impact where it’s needed most.
Transparency and Accountability: We are committed to using donations efficiently and effectively. We prioritize transparency and provide clear reports on how funds are utilized, ensuring that your contribution has a direct and measurable effect.
Empowering Change: Supporting us means contributing to initiatives that empower youth, raise awareness, and foster positive community development. Your donation helps us continue vital programs, expand our reach, and amplify the positive outcomes of our work.
Personal Fulfillment: Donating offers a unique opportunity to be part of a community-focused effort and see the difference your support makes. It’s a chance to invest in a cause you care about and witness your contribution create real, lasting change.
Thanks to the support of our generous donors, as of October 1, 2024, we have 75 young participants, ages 5 to 18, enrolled in our program. We’ve delivered over 760 hours of free golf lessons and provided 42 complete sets of golf equipment, including clubs, bags, balls, tees, shoes, towels, hats, visors, and apparel.
Beyond golf, we teach essential life lessons, coping skills, and core values that help our youth succeed both on and off the course. Your donation ensures we can continue offering these invaluable opportunities and make a lasting difference in their lives. Please help us drive our mission forward.
Founded March 1, 2022, Carter’s Spectrum Golf is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on healthy development of youth, families, and communities through promoting positivity and the development of the game of golf and the core values of golf and the First Tee.
Carter’s Spectrum Golf motivational and golf skill interventions are designed for at-risk, vulnerable, and high need individuals and families, particularly those within minority, marginalized, and oppressed populations. Carter’s Spectrum Golf programming employs entry level golf skills under the coaching supervision of a PGA golf pro and Carter Bonas. Services are provided to participants through grants, induvial and community donations and volunteers.
Since inception, Carter’s Spectrum Golf has developed and maintained partnerships with other community-based organizations, healthcare systems, and faith-based institutions. Accordingly, Carter’s Spectrum Golf has grown and sustained its collaboration, resources, and capacity to positively impact the educational, emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal wellness of children, families, and communities. As such, Carter’s Spectrum Golf is becoming a community leader in helping youth and their families take control of their lives and their futures through the promotion of the game of golf, self-determination, empowerment, well-being, resilience, and self-sufficiency.
Carter's Spectrum Golf is a Florida-based 501c3 nonprofit organization, donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING www.FDACS.gov. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. One hundred percent (100%) of solicited donations are received by Carter's Spectrum Golf registration # CH76016. Tax Id: 88-0956317
Click the link below to register your child or self* for Carter's Golf program
* To be eligible for Carter's golf program, participants must be between the ages of six and eighteen, or be U.S. Veteran. Parents are able to participate/learn/play with their children! :-)