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BE A CHAMPION FOR YOUTH!
With generous support from our community, we are able to provide education programs at no cost to our students and families at our TGR Learning Lab. This Giving Tuesday we invite you to join us and invest in students who need of a safe space to learn, grow and prepare for their futures.
A donation of $200 covers the costs of one student per 5-6 week session and every dollar counts!
Champion Spotlights

Our Impact
Founded in 1996, TGR Foundation empowers young people with the tools and support they need to discover their passions, deepen their knowledge and and gain real-world experiences to achieve their dreams.
Programs

FOR STUDENTS
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.
For 6th – 12th Grade Students:
- TGR Learning Lab Classes
- Design Challenges for the whole family
- Find your passion on TGR EDU: Explore
For High School Students:

FOR EDUCATORS
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.
LATEST NEWs
Anaheim high school students experience interactive health careers field trip
Students from three Anaheim high schools who are interested in pursuing health care careers participated in a hands-on, interactive learning event led by nine Providence health care professionals at the TGR Learning Lab on Friday, November 17. The event featured a panel discussion with Providence doctors and other professionals and experiential working sessions where the students engaged in activities involving biotechnology.
TGR Foundation and DoD STEM Partner to Invest in Educators, Prepare Youth for STEM Workforce
TGR Foundation and DoD STEM are working together to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workforce by engaging students, educators and professionals in STEM activities and making real-world connections. The partnership has made a significant impact through strategic programming that exposes students to STEM careers and helps them develop skills to work toward their careers.
Christina Friend joins TGR Foundation as chief development officer
TGR Foundation has announced the appointment of Christina Friend as its new chief development officer. Friend, an energetic leader in philanthropy, will oversee TGR Foundation’s newly established development department, focused on raising funds to empower students from under-resourced communities to pursue their passions through education. “Christina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to TGR […]
TGR Foundation, Providence address gaps in community health career pipeline through inaugural Community Health Academy
Joined by Providence health care professionals, Southern California high school students gathered at the TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim, CA for an immersive experience to build skills while learning about health care career pathways.
The inaugural Community Health Career Academy, developed in partnership with TGR Foundation and Providence, guided students through three sessions with activities focused on the use of data in genetics, for melanoma in particular; using data to assess community needs such as high rates of drowning and head trauma; and ways to target audiences to address concerns and change behaviors.
Hrag Hamalian joins TGR Foundation as president, TGR Learning Labs and national programs
TGR Foundation has announced the appointment of Hrag M. Hamalian as its new president, TGR Learning Labs and national programs. Hrag is a dynamic leader in education who will oversee TGR Foundation’s education programs and the team responsible for delivering programming to students from under-resourced communities nationwide.

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.
FREE digital learning for kids and educators
TGR EDU: Explore is a free no-cost digital platform for students, educators and families. On this platform you will find resources and curriculum that help parents and education professionals alike keep students engaged in learning.
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Fundraising Events
For 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 three PGA TOUR golf tournaments, an exclusive entertainment experience in Las Vegas and a luxury golf outing at Pebble Beach.
Recent Press
DVIDS
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.