2023 Official Charity
This year, the Stowers Institute for Medical Research is the official charity of the American Century® Championship. The Stowers Institute is a place where scientists can openly pursue and discover the secrets of life. Its mission is to significantly contribute to humanity through medical research and improve life’s quality through innovative approaches to the causes, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
Supporting Worthy Charities
Since 1990, the Championship has donated 100% of its net proceeds to worthy causes. Previous beneficiaries include the Wounded Warrior Project, the Equal Justice Initiative, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy COVID-19 Response Fund, the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund, Uniform Firefighters Association Scholarship Fund, Fallen Patriot Fund, Lake Tahoe Fire Relief Fund (Angora fire), Autism Speaks, LIVESTRONG Foundation, American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, United Negro College Fund, Boys & Girls Club and the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.
Lake Tahoe Nonprofits Benefit Too
The event also gives back to the tournament’s host community through grants. Following the tournament, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority initiate a grant application process for area nonprofits to benefit from the donations. To be considered, local organizations must:
- Meet 501(c)3 certified nonprofit guidelines
- Provide an outline of their mission
- Describe how the donation will be used
- Indicate its impact on the community
In a typical year, approximately 40 nonprofits receive grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. For more information, visit https://visitlaketahoe.com/.