Golf For Kids Benefit Outing

Thank you for joining us at the 2024 Golf for Kids event!

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Collectively, proceeds will allow the Fox Valley Park Foundation to pursue its mission of providing Access for All in support of Social Equity. Thanks to our generous donors, we continue to impact the lives of our recreationally under-served residents to build a healthy community.

2023: Foundation Awards $85,000 in Golf for Kids Fundraiser Grants to Recreation to Build a Healthy Community

The Fox Valley Park Foundation has awarded $85,000 to six recipients for 2024. These funds were sourced through the Foundation’s annual Golf for Kids Benefit Outing to help support recreational and educational opportunities for the under-resourced youth and veterans in our community.

Veterans Luncheon – $1,600
Preschool Playgroups in the Park – $1,250
Environmental Education Field Trip – $4,650
After School Boxing Program – $10,000
Sports Saturday Program – $10,000
Parker’s Foundation Grant Program – $57,500
2023 Total Grant Requests Awarded – $85,000

2022: Foundation Awards $75,000 in Golf for Kids Fundraiser Grants to Recreation to Build a Healthy Community

The Fox Valley Park Foundation has awarded $75,000 to six recipients for 2023. These funds were sourced through the Foundation’s annual Golf for Kids Benefit Outing to help support recreational and educational opportunities for the under-resourced youth and veterans in our community.

Veterans Luncheon – $1,000
Preschool Playgroups – $1,500
Early Childhood – On the Road – $2,500
The Copley Boxing Club Program – $10,000
Sports Saturday Program – $10,000
Parker’s Foundation Grant Program – $50,000
2022 Total Grant Requests Awarded – $75,000

2021: Foundation Awards $65,000 in Golf for Kids Fundraiser Grants to Recreation to Build a Healthy Community

Heroes in Health – $700
Veterans Luncheon – $1,300
Aurora Wrestling Club Support – $8,000
Jesse “The Law” Torres Boxing Club Program – $10,000
Parker’s Foundation Grant Program – $45,000
2021 Total Grant Requests Awarded – $65,000

2020: Foundation Awards $52,000 in Golf for Kids Fundraiser Grants to Recreation to Build a Healthy Community

Heroes in Health – $1,500
Mindfulness and Meditation – $2,500
Pop-Up Programs in the Park – $3,020
Jesse “The Law” Torres Boxing Club Program – $5,000
Move to Learn – $5,100
Aurora Housing Authority Summer Camp – $5,380
Preschool Program for 4’s – $7,000
Sports Saturday Program – $10,000
Summer Playgrounds Camp – $12,500
2020 Total Grant Requests Awarded – $52,000

2019: Foundation Awards $52,000 in Golf for Kids Fundraiser Grants to Recreation to Build a Healthy Community

Working for Wildlife Program Grant – $2,000
Summer Stage Costume Grant – $2,300
District 131 Initiative Grant – $2,500
Heroes in Health Grant – $3,700
2^nd Grade Learn to Swim Program Grant – $4,500
Nature Adventure Trips Grant – $4,500
Pop-Up Park Programs Grant – $5,000
Jesse “The Law” Torres Boxing Club Program Grant – $5,000
Sports Saturday Program Grant – $10,000
Summer Playgrounds Camp Grant – $12,500
2019 Total Grant Requests Awarded – $52,000

2018: Foundation Awards $43,000 in Golf for Kids Fundraiser Grants to Recreation

Summer Stage Costume Grant – $2,300
Heroes in Health Grant – $4,400
Jesse “The Law” Torres Boxing Club Program Grant – $5,000
Sports Saturday Program Grant – $5,000
Outdoor Adventure Club Grant – $5,000
Mighty Acorns Program Grant – $5,000
Gone and Moved On! Program Grant – $5,000
Summer Playgrounds Camp Grant – $5,800
2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program Grant – $5,800
2018 Total Grant Requests Awarded – $43,300

2017: Foundation Awards $42,000 in Golf for Kids Fundraiser Grants to Recreation

Fox Valley Junior Golf Academy – $12,500
Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies program for veterans, $7,000
Jesse “The Law” Torres Boxing Club, $5,000
Red Oak Outdoor Adventure Club – $5,000
Sports Saturday Program – $5,000
Summer Playground Program – $4,500
Summer Stage – $2,500
Summer Playground Police Picnic – $1,000
2017 Total Grant Requests Awarded – $42,000

These grants will enhance and help fund programs serving over 7,000 individuals. The Fox Valley Park Foundation’s mission is to promote conservation, health and wellness, and social equity for the Fox Valley Park District communities. These funds were sourced through the Foundation’s annual Golf for Kids fundraiser in June. The 2016 event raised more than $50,000 to support recreational opportunities throughout the district.