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3M Open Fund


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The 3M Open is a mechanism to give back to our community and demonstrate the many unexpected ways we can improve lives while showcasing the world's greatest golfers.

About the 3M Open Fund

The 3M Open Fund, based in Minnesota, is a non-profit 501(c)3 foundation created when the tournament was founded by 3M and the PGA TOUR in 2019. Since 2019, the 3M Open Fund has contributed $9 million to the community, positively impacting more than 1.25 million youth and young adults.  The 3M Open serves as the principal fundraiser for the organization’s efforts to support local and regional charitable organizations. The foundation’s mission aligns with 3M’s commitment to improve lives in communities where we live, work and learn. 

Below are the nonprofits the 3M Open Fund supported in 2025:

First Tee - Minnesota

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First Tee - Minnesota continues its commitment to impact the lives of young people by providing programs that build character, instill life enhancing values and promotes healthy choices through the game of golf. 

Masonic Children’s Hospital and Fairview Community Advancement

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Masonic Children’s Hospital and Fairview Community Advancement

Consistently ranked #1 in the Twin Cities, Masonic Children's Hospital is a cornerstone of care for children and families across Minnesota and beyond. With the state’s broadest range of 60+ pediatric specialties, it is a beautiful, innovative space for the entire family that addresses the physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients as they heal. Fairview’s Community Advancement programs extend beyond our hospitals and clinics, bringing clinical care and supportive programs into trusted, local spaces. Focused on health equity and the social determinants of health, Community Advancement staff serve as care team members, allies, and advocates — bridging gaps and connecting communities with the care and vital resources they need to thrive.

Additional Charities Supported by Golf That Matters

SHSGA

The SHSGA is a youth-focused fellowship and community outreach program inspired by the legacy of Solomon Hughes Sr. to encourage academic and athletic achievement through the game of golf. Founded in conjunction with The Sanneh Foundation and The University of Minnesota's golf program.

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Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. The 3M Open introduced Folds of Honor Friday to tournament week programming in 2024, an occasion to come together and celebrate our freedoms, honor those who serve, and support families who deserve and need help. Sixteen scholarships were awarded to Folds of Honor Minnesota through the 3M Open Fund in 2024.

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Foster One

Foster One is an organization that focuses on improving the foster care system by providing support, resources, and advocacy for foster youth, foster families, kinship families, biological parents, social workers, and child welfare professional. We aim to enhance the well-being of children in foster care through community engagement, training, and programs that promote stability and lifelong connections for everyone involved within the “system.”

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