named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Amy Bockerstette Speaking Engagements
Amy Bockerstette travels the country as an advocate for individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, sharing her keynote address "What's Your Superpower?" to inspire and empower audiences.
I GOT THIS Championship
An annual national adaptive golf tournament held in Arizona for experienced golfers with intellectual impairment, which debuted as a certified USGA WR4GD event.
I GOT THIS Charity Scramble
A golf event for clients, co-workers, or friends to support the foundation's mission and grow the game of golf for people with intellectual disabilities.
I GOT THIS Discovery Golf Clinic
A two-hour clinic designed to introduce athletes with intellectual disabilities to the game of golf, covering basic techniques like holding a club, building motion, putting, chipping, and driving.
activities · 4 groups
what they do
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Golf Talent & Career Development 4 activities
- Adaptive Golf Programming for Individuals with Intellectual DisabilitiesOrganizes and hosts adaptive golf clinics, tournaments, and experiences for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including a two-hour clinic teaching club handling, putting, chipping, and driving, as well as the annual I GOT THIS Championship and the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship hosted on a regulation USGA WR4GD-certified course. In 2025, hosted 41 players from the U.S. and Canada and has worked with nearly 400 athletes nationwide.
- Facilitating participation in mainstream golf eventsThe organization supports individuals with intellectual disabilities in competing in mainstream golf events, such as facilitating Amy Bockerstette's participation in the WM Phoenix Open and the NJCAA Women’s Golf Championship.
- Organizing adaptive golf tournaments and clinicsThe organization creates golfing experiences for people with intellectual disabilities, including hosting an annual national adaptive golf tournament (I GOT THIS Championship) in Arizona for experienced golfers, and providing golf clinics that teach basic techniques like putting, chipping, and driving.
- Support for High-Level Athletic Participation for Athletes with Down SyndromeProvides direct support enabling athletes with Down syndrome to compete in mainstream and national golf competitions, including supporting Amy Bockerstette’s participation in the Arizona High School Girls Golf State Championship, the 2019 WM Phoenix Open practice round (where she parred Hole 16 in a viral moment reaching 60 million views), and the NJCAA Women’s Golf Championship, where she became the first person with Down syndrome to compete.
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Disability Rights Public Advocacy Events 2 activities
- Advocacy and inspirational speakingThe organization's founder travels nationally to advocate for individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, delivering keynote presentations such as "What's your Superpower?" to empower individuals and promote inclusion.
- National Advocacy for Individuals with Down Syndrome and Intellectual DisabilitiesConducts national advocacy efforts focused on inclusion and rights for individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, including participation in charity golf events and public speaking engagements to promote awareness and systemic change.
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Charity Golf Tournament 1 activity
- Annual Charity Golf Scramble EventOrganizes an annual charity golf scramble in Scottsdale, AZ, combining fundraising with advocacy to promote inclusion for people with disabilities through sport.
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Motivational & Leadership Keynote Speaking 1 activity
- Keynote Speaking and Public Empowerment EngagementsDelivers motivational keynote addresses nationwide, including the "What's your Superpower?" presentation, with documented reach such as a speech at the National Down Syndrome Congress Annual Convention before over 2,000 attendees, using personal stories, photos, and audience interaction to empower individuals with disabilities.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$100K
Contributions & grants$100K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$60
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$39K
balance sheet
Total assets$133K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$133K
3 years on record · 2019–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 2
- ELIZABETH SHEFTEL ALMLI — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT N SHEFTEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
who they work with
- AZ Skin Cancer Foundation Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Daphne's Headcovers Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Epson Tour Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Grant Thornton Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Happy Golf Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Junior Golf Association of Arizona Partner — Collaborates through the LPGA/USGA Girls Golf of Phoenix program, which operates as a 501(c)(3) subsidiary of the Junior Golf Association of Arizona.
- LPGA Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- LPGA Foundation Government — Receives support from the LPGA Foundation for the LPGA/USGA Girls Golf of Phoenix program.
- OOFOS Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Orange Tree Golf Resort Partner — Venue host for the I GOT THIS Charity Scramble event.
- PGA TOUR Partner — Invited Amy Bockerstette to play at the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open and produced viral content featuring her participation.
- Rubin Family Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Shadetree Golf & Pickleball Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Special Olympics Arizona Partner — Represented by Amy Bockerstette as a representative during the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open.
- Swire Coca-Cola Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- TAIL Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- The Thunderbirds Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- USGA Partner — Co-hosted a certified WR4GD golf event.
- Unomojo Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Van's Worldwide Golf Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Walrus and Wine Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- XXIO Partner — Sponsored and presented the Cleveland Short Game Clinic at the 2025 championship.