HERITAGE CLASSIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES CHARITY MILESTONE

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (February 27, 2023) – At the heart of the Heritage Classic Foundation is a history of philanthropy that expands far beyond golf. The 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization and host to South Carolina’s annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, announced at its annual Sponsor/Media Day that the Foundation’s 2022 charitable giving equaled $2.44 million bringing the total distributed since 1987 to $50 million.

Since its inception, the Heritage Classic Foundation has been dedicated to enriching life in South Carolina, from supporting college scholarships to nutritious meals, emergency housing to early childhood education, workforce training to culture and arts.

“When the Heritage Classic Foundation was created in 1987, to launch a legacy of giving while securing the future of our beloved PGA TOUR event, we never dreamed the Foundation would reach the $50 million benchmark in just 36 years,” said Heritage Classic Foundation Chairman Simon Fraser. “We hope to continue working with other organizations to elevate the long-term economic, social and cultural life of South Carolina for many years to come.”

One of those key partnerships is with RBC, a long-standing supporter of the Heritage Classic Foundation, helping to raise $25 million towards local community programs since it became title sponsor of the RBC Heritage in 2012. Today, the RBC Foundation and Heritage Classic Foundation announced a joint $50,000 grant for the M.A.G.I.C Youth Leadership Program on Hilton Head Island. Launching this spring, the M.A.G.I.C Youth Leadership Program supports junior docent training for the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. The program trains local students in critical job and life skills including public speaking and communication, in addition to teaching the important history of the local community. By the end of the school year, the students will have gained the knowledge and confidence to become Park tour guides, preparing them for brighter futures and work experiences ahead.

“Our goal is to enhance the skillsets of young people in the Beaufort County area so they become productive members of the workforce and grow into adults that will benefit their communities,” said Executive Director Ahmad Ward. “MAGIC places special emphasis on written and verbal communication skills for young people so they can set themselves apart from the crowd.”

“We applaud the Heritage Classic Foundation for their community dedication and this incredible milestone of raising more than $50 million towards local charitable programs,” said Mary DePaoli, Executive Vice-President & Chief Marketing Officer, RBC. “Helping young people succeed is a significant area of focus for RBC, and so we are proud to support the M.A.G.I.C Youth Leadership Program, which will enable and empower so many.”

The 55th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will be conducted over the Harbour Town Golf Links, April 10-16, 2023. Visit rbcheritage.com for ticket information.