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Champion Spotlight
Emmanuel is one of many students empowered by TGR Foundation. After emigrating from Nigeria, after-school programs at the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim helped him gain the transferable skills and support needed to pursue his dreams. He’s currently a high school senior and was recently accepted into the Earl Woods Scholar Program from which he’ll receive ongoing support on his path to a career in computer science. Click below to learn more about his journey.
Our Impact
Founded in 1996 by Tiger Woods, TGR Foundation empowers students to pursue their passions through education. Our national educational programs and TGR Learning Lab’s provide students from under-resourced communities access to education and opportunities to learn, grow and prepare for their future. Hear more about our programs and impact from our founder, Tiger Woods, in the video below.
OUR Programs
LATEST NEWs
Earl Woods Scholar Program announces 2024 recipients, inaugural Philadelphia cohort
TGR Foundation recently welcomed 18 high school students to its Earl Woods Scholar Program including five seniors in the inaugural Philadelphia cohort.
The program supports students from their junior or senior year of high school throughout college graduation and holds a 98% graduation rate. In addition to a financial scholarship, TGR Foundation provides each student with annual workshops, internship placement assistance and a dedicated mentor during the four years of their undergraduate careers.
How TGR Foundation empowers educators to ignite change
Teacher Appreciation Week offers a great opportunity to look for ways to celebrate these pivotal agents of change year-round. From my initial role as a high school biology teacher in South Los Angeles, to founding and scaling a charter school network serving thousands of underestimated students in Los Angeles, to my current role at TGR Foundation driving innovative learning spaces and STEAM education programming nationally at TGR Learning Labs I have witnessed firsthand the profound influence that empowered educators wield in molding tomorrow’s leaders.
TGR Foundation appoints Gyla Bell senior executive director TGR Learning Lab Anaheim
TGR Foundation has announced the appointment of Gyla Bell as the Senior Executive Director, TGR Learning Lab Anaheim. Bell, an experienced educational leader with a proven track record of delivering STEAM education programs to youth, will leverage her deep community relationships and expertise to drive impact at the flagship TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim, CA.
Hundreds Gather to Celebrate Groundbreaking for Lulu’s Place, A Historic $150M Philanthropic Investment in L.A. Youth
LOS ANGELES (May 8, 2024)—One of the largest ever philanthropic investments for the children of Los Angeles took a giant step forward today with the official groundbreaking of Lulu’s Place, a planned $150-million state-of-the-art athletic and educational complex with a mission to enrich the lives of local and underserved students and bringing value to the […]
Ten ways to celebrate educators during Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week takes place each year during the first full week of May as educators wrap up the academic year and prepare for summer. Expressing gratitude and appreciation for educators acknowledges their hard work, dedication and positive impact on students’ lives. At TGR Foundation, we are grateful to all the educators on our team and in our community as we work together to empower students through education.
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Whether you’re a student, alumnus, parent or administrator, below are meaningful ways you can show gratitude for educators.
STUDENT RESOURCES
Through our free programs and resources, we help students discover, develop and pursue their passions. With courses and opportunities to learn about photography, graphic design, engineering, computer science and more, there’s something for everyone. Click the links below to get started.
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EDUCATOR RESOURCES
Through lessons, resources and live experiences, we’re providing educators with professional development to revitalize their teaching practice and help more students reach their full potential.
Explore our educator offerings, designed to enhance your instructional strategies and better engage your students.
Our Donors
Access to quality education is a global issue that impacts everyone. TGR Foundation partners with innovators, educators, business leaders and community members who are passionate about education and committed to helping students learn, grow and thrive. Together, we are champions for youth.
Our Team
TGR Foundation is a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about empowering students through education. We are deeply committed to every student who participates in our programs, and believe that the power of education, coupled with the right resources, will ensure lifelong success.
Fundraising Events
For more than 25 years, TGR Foundation has received support from funds raised through events produced by TGR Live, the exclusive event management company of TGR Foundation. TGR Live creates amazing experiences at world-class events across the country, including two PGA TOUR golf tournaments, an exclusive entertainment experience in Las Vegas and luxury golf events at Pebble Beach and in New York City.
Recent Press
Genesis and TGR Foundation Continue Partnership by Advancing Access to STEAM Education
Genesis hosts STEAM-based workshops with Child Creativity Lab
Partnering with Child Creativity Lab, Genesis hosted workshops at the TGR Learning Lab where members participating in the after-school program learned how to develop their own future mobility vehicles using reclaimed and upcycled materials.
American Essence
Tiger Woods’s Legacy Beyond the Golf Course: How His Foundation Aims To Help Youth Achieve Their Dreams Through Education
Golfing legend Tiger Woods is most proud of his foundation’s work in educating youth. His TGR Foundation is led by Cynthia Court, whom he tapped in June 2023 to become CEO and expand the educational initiatives the foundation offers in under-resourced communities across America.
Find Your Grind
Student Spotlight: Success Stories from TGR Foundation
Find Your Grind’s approach to career exploration and self-discovery perfectly aligns with TGRF’s mission, creating a synergy that enhances the educational experience.
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Carderock Welcomes TGR Foundation, STEM Ambassador to West Bethesda
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division opened its gates in West Bethesda, MD, to Department of Defense (DoD) science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) Ambassadors on Feb. 22, 2024. The program, executed by the TGR Foundation, a DoD STEM Education Consortium Partner, supports committed educators working with students from under-resourced communities in the area of STEM.
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TGR Foundation Hosts Pathways to College and Career Conference at Crossroads Elementary School
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin Barry, sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, gives a speech during the Pathways to College and Career Conference hosted by TGR Foundations at Crossroads Elementary School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, September 30, 2023. TGR Foundation teamed up with DoD STEM and the Marine Corps Community Services School Liaison Program to help military and DoD-connected students explore opportunities and set them up for success after high school.
Forbes
Tiger Woods Returns To The PGA Tour, But He Never Leaves Those Involved In The TGR Foundation
Tiger Woods returns to the Riviera Country Club this week but to countless others, he's never been absent.
"Over the years he's been through a lot, but he's always been there for the TGR Foundation,'' said Kenya Beckmann of Providence Health, one of Woods' charity corporate partners.
OC Business Journal
TGR Foundation
Nonprofit health system Providence has a goal of making Orange County the healthiest region in the country. A main roadblock to that goal are the health equity challenges seen in the county.
One organization Providence has turned to is the TGR Foundation, the Irvine-based education-focused charity started by golfer Tiger Woods.
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Tiger Woods, TGR Foundation Renovates And Relaunches Learning Lab
When it comes to philanthropy and aiding others, one of the most common themes is helping children create a better life for themselves. That’s exactly the mentality the TGR Foundation, the philanthropic group headed by world-famous golfer Tiger Woods, carries with it in all of its ventures.
Golf Digest
Tiger Woods is honoring his father through a transformative scholarship program
The Earl Woods Scholar program serves as a model for the type of difference TGR Foundation hopes to make in the lives of youth.
The Golf Channel
TGR Foundation continues to change students' lives
Alumnus of the TGR Foundation Andres Cuamani joins Golf Today to discuss the impact the foundation has had on his life.
OC Business Journal
Chairman Mike Mckee Keeps TGR Foundation up to Par
During his tenure at TGR Foundation, McKee has helped create and grow the foundation’s flagship educational facility, he’s mentored and sponsored a student throughout college, and has provided seed funding for a new initiative that aims to pair students with local companies in internship opportunities. Read more in this feature in the Orange County Business Journal.
MR Magazine
Tiger Woods’ Charity Teams with Find your Grind
TGR Foundation, a Tiger Woods charity, has teamed up with Find Your Grind Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Los Angeles-based self-discovery and career exploration platform, Find Your Grind. The multi-year partnership brings together two organizations with a shared mission to help young people discover who they are, identify their strengths and interests, and offer multiple pathways to personal and professional success.