Birdies for Charity Fund

Birdies for Charities Fund BONUS

The Birdies for Charities Fund was established to support the continuing efforts of the John Deere Classic, a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization, to provide bonus dollars to participating charities.

As before, the goal of the tournament will be to provide a 10% bonus match to every charity that participates in the program. The Birdies for Charity Fund, the source of this bonus, is supported with dollars from tournament revenues, individual donors, and with the support of corporate donors. These dollars will be distributed annually, and are designed not to compete with, but to enhance, the benefits for the 500+ charities that participate in the program. Any donor may designate a portion of their donation to the Birdies for Charity Fund to support all participating organizations.

Historically, the Birdies for Charity Fund bonus has been a full 10% paid to ALL participating charities, for ALL pledges collected. Since this bonus is based primarily on revenues from the John Deere Classic, charities raising over $100,000 in pledges will be guaranteed at least a $10,000 bonus. Any Birdies for Charity Fund bonus dollars over $10,000 will be based on tournament revenues. Since 2006, 12 charities have raised over $100,000 and all received the full 10% bonus! So, if you're not already participating, this is the year to hop on board.

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