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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. 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 2024:

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. 

M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital


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M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital

As a land-grant university and an academic health system, M Health Fairview has been a leader in the Twin Cities community and beyond, providing clinical research and expertise to support of those that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, through teamwork and collaboration across the entire system, M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital respectfully addresses the physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of pediatric patients and their families. Their compassionate, innovative approach has repeatedly received national recognition.


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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