Ideal CU Community Foundation Sixth Annual Golf Tournament Sets New Record for Funds Raised
Woodbury MN (PRWEB) October 19, 2015 -- Sunny skies, a picturesque venue and a strong showing of support enabled the Ideal CU Community Foundation to raise a record $18,601 at its sixth annual golf tournament on September 14, 2015, which is over a 10% increase from the previous year. The event, held at StoneRidge Golf Course in Stillwater, attracted 109 golfers and 44 sponsors. The foundation will use the funds to aid local education, food shelf and community initiatives.
Ideal President/CEO and foundation Chairman Brian Sherrick expressed his appreciation for the turnout and generosity of participants. “We are extremely grateful for the ongoing support of our vendor partners, credit union colleagues, board members and executive staff in helping to make this sixth annual event a tremendous success,” Sherrick stated. “Thanks to their participation, generous raffle donations and sponsorships, our endowment fund continues to grow and will enable the foundation to continue its mission to strengthen and improve the quality of life in our local communities.” A majority of the Ideal Community Foundation’s funds are raised through its annual charity golf tournament.
The Ideal Community Foundation marks its 10th anniversary of giving back to local communities this year. Established in 2005 as the official philanthropic arm of Ideal Credit Union (formerly Postal Credit Union), the foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) dedicated to strengthening the quality of life in the greater Twin Cities metro area. In the past decade, the foundation has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into early childhood development, financial literacy programs, local food shelves and food programs, veterans’ groups, affordable housing projects, Salvation Army Coats for Kids and many other worthy causes.
The Ideal Community Foundation focuses its support on organizations and initiatives that further its mission. It operates under the guidance of a Board of Directors, which oversees its financial management, sets policies and procedures for fundraising and grant making in accordance with its by-laws and mission. The foundation board thoughtfully reviews each request based on its ability to support its efforts and grants dollars where appropriate.
Donations to the Ideal Community Foundation are tax-deductible and funds received are reinvested into the community. Contributions can be made online at http://www.idealcu.com, at any Ideal Credit Union branch or by mail. Make checks payable to:
Ideal Community Foundation
8499 Tamarack Road
Woodbury MN 55125
Cindy Kurtz, Ideal Credit Union, https://www.postalcu.org, +1 (651) 747-8962, [email protected]
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