Giving Programs

Participants make a pledge for every birdie made at the RBC Heritage presented by Boeing. In 2019, the pros made 1,354 birdies during the tournament. If 1,300 birdies are made during the 2020 event, here are the totals for some typical pledges amounts:

• 1 cent pledge = $13.00 total pledge
• 3 cent pledge = $39.00 total pledge
• 10 cent pledge = $130.00 total pledge
• $1.00 pledge = $1,300 total pledge

The minimum birdie pledge is $.01 and the maximum pledge is $1.00. Donors can also make a flat donation not tied to birdies. For flat donations, the minimum is $25 and the maximum is $1,500.

Donors can pay in advance or to be billed after the tournament. All pledges must be made online before the last day of our tournament and must be made payable and returned to the Heritage Classic Foundation no later than May 31st. Money received after that date will be sent to the charity but will not be matched.

An incredible way to show your support! Designate a registered charity to receive your tax-deductible donation.

Donations are accepted and matched year-round from January 1st to December 1st. All donations received after December 1st will be credited to the following year.

Families, businesses or other entities may make contributions in excess of $10,000 however, the HCF will only match up to $10,000.

What is the Heritage Champions Fore Charity program?

Heritage Champions Fore Charity is an exciting initiative of the Heritage Classic Foundation (HCF) to favorably impact the charitable giving associated with the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. Its goal is to increase the HCF’s year-round impact in our communities throughout the state of South Carolina.

Who can participate?

Individuals or companies may participate by making a direct contribution to the Heritage Classic Foundation (HCF) in the minimum amount of $1,000. The HCF reserves the right to review and reject donations for any reason. The matching money for this program is derived from the proceeds of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing golf tournament and from unrestricted donations to the HCF. The HCF reserves the right to discontinue the match at any time.

What is considered a registered charity?

See below for a list of registered charities.

Why should I participate in this program?

The Heritage Classic Foundation (HCF) will enhance donations with a match to the registered charity of your choice (see below). The program was designed for those who through their charitable contribution wish to make a significant impact. Participation in this program does not preclude involvement in the Birdies for Charity program, which occurs in the months preceding the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

What if a charity that I am interested in supporting is not on the list?

If the charity of your choice is not listed on our webpage, it will be subject to approval by the HCF. Please contact Tom Wilkinson at the HCF to inquire about adding charities to the list.

Can I donate directly to the Heritage Classic Foundation?

Yes, the Heritage Classic Foundation (HCF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Unrestricted donations made directly to the HCF will be used to assist in expanding our charitable outreach.

Is there a limit on how much I can contribute?

There is no limit on your donation amount but only the first $10,000 will receive the match per charity. The gift must be a donation. Any goods and services received by the donor from their designated charity because of their donation is prohibited. The matching money for this program is derived from the proceeds of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing golf tournament. The HCF reserves the right to discontinue the match at any time.

Can I apportion my donation to different charities?

Participants may designate a registered charity to receive the donation with a maximum of two charities for each $1,000 donation. For example, Charity A may receive $900 and Charity B may receive $100.

Is there a specific open period for accepting donations and distributing them to the designated charities?

Donations for this program will be accepted year round however, only donations received from January 1st – December 1st. Donations must be postmarked by December 1st to be credited to the current year. All donations received after December 1st will be credited to the following year. All donations will be sent to your specified charity within 30 days of receipt of the donation. The matching money for this program is derived from the proceeds of the golf tournament and from the generosity of donors who make unrestricted donations directly to the HCF. The HCF reserves the right to discontinue the match at any time.