The SFM Foundation’s recent golf tournaments generated $150,000.

Held in Minnesota and Iowa, the events are the largest fundraisers for the SFM Foundation, a nonprofit that helps families affected by workplace injuries by providing scholarships to children of workers disabled or killed in work-related accidents.

“We are so grateful for the continued support of our agent partners, clients and others in the community,” said Linda Williams, President of the SFM Foundation. “Without their generosity, we wouldn’t be able to help as many students as we do each year.”

In total, 240 golfers came out for the two events, and sponsors helped garner more funding for scholarship recipients.

“We are proud of our efforts to support these families as they endure challenging times,” said Andy Gebhard, Chair of the SFM Foundation Board of Directors. “Helping these students reach their goals takes all of us working together — sponsors, agents and volunteers. It’s amazing to see how much the foundation has grown over the years. We’re proud of our mission and thankful for the ongoing support from everyone involved.”

New record for scholarship funds

Earlier this year, the SFM Foundation announced nearly $600,000 in new scholarships, a record since the organization was founded in 2008.

“We have seen a steady uptick in the number of applicants for our scholarship, so being able to award more students and provide more funding this year is amazing,” said Deb Zorn, the foundation’s scholarship director. “It’s so rewarding to see these young people follow their dreams with the support of the foundation community.”

This year marks the highest number of scholarships awarded in the foundation’s history – 19.

About the SFM Foundation

The SFM Foundation was created in 2008 by SFM Companies, a regional workers’ compensation insurance group headquartered in Bloomington, Minn. The nonprofit is dedicated to easing the burdens on families affected by workplace accidents. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded 266 scholarships totaling $4.7 million. For more information, visit sfmfoundation.com .

The SFM Foundation is an affiliate of Kids’ Chance of America in Iowa and Minnesota.