The First Tee of Silicon Valley

The Future Talent of Silicon Valley delivers youth development programs through outreach (in and after school) & classes (at area golf courses). The children in our program behave better, get better grades, and are healthier than their peers. More than 3,500 youth participated in outreach and 1,200 participated in classes in 2023. Outreach: over 95% of participants came from diverse backgrounds (E.G. Latino), 50% were girls, and over 70% were on the free/reduced lunch program at their schools. All outreach programs are free to youth and their families. Certifying: over 85% of participants came from diverse backgrounds, 43% were girls. More than 50% of current class costs are covered by contributions, keeping class fees affordable. More than 30% of families still required full financial aid to cover the $230 class fee. These families pay just $20.

The Future Talent of Silicon Valley pays for its use of area golf courses through green fees, range balls, instruction, food and beverage charges, meeting space rentals, and more. The total operations cost for these items is about $1,600 for a full 8-week class of 16 participants. Green fees are typically $10 per participant per round - about $80 for an 8-week class. These charges are offset through contributions and participant fees.