Sunshine Through Golf Foundation

The Sunshine Through Golf Foundation has made great strides throughout the years in trying to make a difference in the golfing community. We have been able to make an impact on the lives of our youth, the disabled and the economically disadvantaged by going to great lengths to instill special programs that educate not only the few, but the many. In reality, however, we could not have achieved this success in our foundations, seminars and programs without a strong relationship with other affiliates, listed below.

Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 59 million consumer and small business relationships with more than 6,100 retail banking offices, nearly 18,500 ATMs and award-winning online banking with nearly 25 million active users. Bank of America is the No. 1 overall Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in the United States and the No. 1 SBA lender to minority-owned small businesses. The company serves clients in more than 150 countries and has relationships with 99 percent of the U.S. Fortune 500 companies and 83 percent of the Fortune Global 500. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Constellation NewEnergy
Constellation NewEnergy is the leading competitive supplier of electricity, natural gas and energy-related services to commercial and industrial customers throughout Illinois and North America, serving almost two thirds of FORTUNE 100 companies. Constellation NewEnergy offers Chicago area golf courses and businesses a variety of services to help them meet their electricity budget needs. Constellation NewEnergy is also proud to be an active supporter of the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation.

Fortune Brands
Fortune Brands is an $8 billion leading consumer brands company. They are driven by powerful brands in three consumer categories; Home & Hardware, Spirits & Wine, and Golf. Reflecting the strength of their brands, 90% of company sales come from #1 or #2 market positions. Reflecting the success of their commitment to innovation, more than 20% of sales come from products introduced in just the past three years.

Gatorade
Chicago-based Gatorade has long been the favorite of consumers when it comes to the sport beverage industry. Formulated in 1965 for the football team at the University of Florida, Gatorade helped the players’ performance by preventing the constant threat of dehydration as a result of the hot, humid conditions that the Sunshine State can often offer.

i*mag*jen
Since its inception, i*mag*jen Charities has succeeded in raising over one million dollars for non-profit organizations throughout the state of Illinois. Past recipients of i*mag*jen’s charitable efforts include the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation, Illinois Special Olympics, Misercordia Heart of Mercy and many others. Hard work, determination, and dedication behind i*mag*jen’s philanthropic efforts has bettered the lives of many people.

Illinois Junior Golf Association (IJGA)
For nearly 40 years, the Illinois Junior Golf Association (IJGA) has been giving the youth of Illinois an opportunity to discover the game of golf. Originated in 1967 as the Junior Open Division, the Northern Illinois Men’s Amateur Golf Association, the organization serves youths age 7-18. The IJGA strives to create “Better People Through Golf” by promoting a variety of rules clinics and playing opportunities for juniors throughout the state.

Kids Golf Foundation
The Kids Golf Foundation of Illinois is dedicated to bringing the sport of golf into the lives of young children and providing them with an opportunity for personal growth and career enhancement. The Foundation offers and supports several junior golf programs that are designed to introduce children typically between the ages of 5 and 15 to the sport of golf, its fundamentals, rules, history, etiquette and more. The Foundation was established in 1998 by Jerry Rich & Don Springer and is housed at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois.

Ric Sports
Founded in 1954, RIC has earned a worldwide reputation as being a leader in patient care, advocacy, research and educating health professionals in physical medicine and rehabilitation. People from around the globe choose RIC because of its expertise in treating a range of conditions, from the most complex conditions including cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, stroke and traumatic brain injury, to the more common, such as arthritis, chronic pain and sports injuries. Many people also come to RIC because of its specialized services, including Assistive Technology, Prosthetics and Orthotics and Vocational Rehabilitation, which help individuals lead more independent and fulfilling lives. People also choose RIC because of its ability to provide rehabilitation care for patients of all ages - from children to adults.

Special Olympics Illinois
Special Olympics Illinois is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that raises funds through private means, such as donations and grants. Special Olympics Illinois is accredited by Special Olympics, Inc. which operates in all 50 states and in more than 160 countries. Illinois supports more than 20,000 athletes annually from communities throughout the state.

The focus in Special Olympics is on what athletes can do. Like everyone, Special Olympics athletes like to win, but more importantly - they strive to do their best. The sportsmanship that is demonstrated on the court, in the field, or on the track serves as an inspiration to all.

USGA
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has served as the national governing body of golf for the U.S., its territories and Mexico since its formation in 1894. It’s a non-profit organization run by golfers for the benefit of golfers. The Association sponsors a variety of programs that benefit everyone who plays the game, from conducting 13 national championships each year, to writing and interpreting the Rules of Golf, to funding turf grass and course maintenance practices, to supporting grassroots programs through its “For the Good of the Game” initiative.

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