Pros Fore Clothes Foundation Inc.

## Approach Strategy

Pros Fore Clothes Foundation (EIN 27-1149476, Conshohocken PA) is a unique nonprofit that operates as an in-kind clothing donation organization rather than a cash grantmaker. Founded in 2009 by PGA Golf Professionals Lauren and Charlie Schuyler with several partners (Sandy Wilkes, Michael Ryan, Chris Ryan, Tony Sessa, J.J. Weaver), the foundation collects excess and gently used golf wear and distributes it to people in need worldwide.

The foundation's model is distinctive: it taps the golf industry's unique surplus of gently worn clothing (professional golfers receive enormous quantities of gear, outing giveaways, and staff uniforms) and channels it to communities that can use it. Past recipients include children's programs in Oakland, cancer patients at a Maryland hospital, and several major nonprofits (City of Refuge, Support the Port, PATH).

With a 2030 goal of 1 million pounds total (currently at 350K+ pounds since 2009, and 368K pounds in just the few months since October 2025), the foundation appears to have dramatically accelerated its operation in late 2025.

For nonprofits seeking in-kind clothing for their clients, this is an unusual and valuable resource. Golf clothes — including high-quality professional athletic wear, scarves, and accessories — can be meaningful for job-readiness programs, sports programs for underserved youth, and healthcare/comfort care settings.

## Funding Patterns

• Asset Base: ~$2.5 million (EIN 27-1149476, Conshohocken PA)
• Founded: 2009 by Lauren and Charlie Schuyler (PGA Golf Professionals)
• Type: In-kind donation organization (clothing), not cash grantmaker
• Milestone: 350,000+ pounds donated since 2009; accelerated dramatically (368K pounds in months after October 2025)
• Goal: 1 million pounds of clothing donated by 2030
• Sources: PGA professional golfers, golf clothing manufacturers, small businesses, individuals with excess golf wear
• Recipients: Low-income youth programs, cancer patients, homeless services, global clothing needs
• Known Recipients: Ace Kids Golf Program (Oakland CA), Calvert Health Medical Center (Prince Frederick MD), City of Refuge, Support the Port, PATH
• IRS Mission (990): Donated 22,297-29,715 pounds of clothing at $32-$100/pound value to various organizations
• Operations Contact: Lisa Railey, Operations Director — 443-771-0838 | prosforeclothes.org

## Peer Comparison

In-kind clothing donation organizations in the golf/sports sector:

• PGA TOUR Charities — Golf philanthropy; primarily cash grants but overlapping golf community
• First Swing — Golf access for underserved youth; potential clothing recipient
• Delivering Good — Large-scale in-kind goods distributor; peer in clothing for nonprofits model
• Dress for Success — Women's professional clothing for job seekers; different demographic but similar in-kind model
• Career Gear — Men's professional clothing; similar model
• Golf Course Superintendents Assoc Foundation — Golf industry philanthropy; different focus

What distinguishes Pros Fore Clothes: (1) specifically golf wear — a highly specific surplus niche that no other major organization targets; (2) the acceleration toward 1 million pounds by 2030 shows serious operational scale; (3) the nationwide and international distribution model; (4) the cancer care angle (scarves for chemotherapy patients) is particularly compelling and differentiated from typical sports clothing programs.

## Recent Activity

• October 2025-2026: Dramatic acceleration — 368,440 pounds donated in just months after October 2025 (vs. ~350K total over 16 years prior)
• 2026 Website: Active at prosforeclothes.org with testimonials from Ace Kids Golf Oakland and Calvert Health Maryland
• Recent Partners: City of Refuge, Support the Port, PATH (from IRS filings)
• Operations Director: Lisa Railey managing current operations and partner relationships
• Goal Progress: On track for 1 million pound milestone by 2030, especially given recent volume acceleration

## Application Tips

Pros Fore Clothes Foundation provides in-kind clothing donations, not cash grants. This is a valuable resource for nonprofits whose clients would benefit from golf apparel, athletic wear, or related clothing items.

Who Should Apply: - Youth sports programs (golf, athletic, outdoor education) - Job-readiness/workforce development programs where professional or casual clothing helps clients - Cancer centers/healthcare facilities where scarves, soft clothing, or comfortable athletic wear would help patients - Homeless services with clothing room programs - Programs serving low-income communities in need of quality clothing - International development organizations with clothing distribution programs

How to Request Clothing: - Contact: Lisa Railey, Operations Director - Phone: 443-771-0838 - Website: prosforeclothes.org (contact form available) - Email: Encoded on website; use the contact form

What You'll Receive: Gently used golf wear — golf shirts, pants, outerwear, accessories, scarves — donated by PGA professionals and manufacturers. Quality varies from gently used to new.

Partnership Opportunity: If your organization or community has access to golf professionals, golf courses, or clothing manufacturers with surplus golf wear, the foundation also welcomes clothing donors.