Mark your calendars now for the SFM Foundation’s annual Iowa and Minnesota golf events.

The outings are the biggest fundraisers of the year for the foundation, which provides helps families affected by workplace injuries by providing scholarships to children of workers disabled or killed in work-related accidents. The SFM Foundation is an affiliate of Kids’ Chance of America in Iowa and Minnesota.

These events bring together agent partners, supporters and scholarship recipients for a meaningful day on the course, all while raising critical funds students.

“Our golf events are powerful reminders of what community support can accomplish. Every sponsorship and every golfer directly impact a student’s ability to pursue their educational goals after a family tragedy,” said Deb Zorn, the foundation’s Scholarship Director.

2026 golf events

The Iowa golf event will be held Monday, May 18, at Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City. This is a new location for the fundraiser. Register now .

Minnesota’s golf fundraiser will be held Monday, June 8, at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury. Register now .

You can take part by sponsoring the event, enjoying a day of golf, or both. Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels. Visit the links above for more information.

“We’re always so thankful of the support of our agent partners, clients and others who contribute to our mission. These golf events are not only a way to raise scholarship funds, but they also allow those involved to connect and build a community,” said Linda Williams, President of the SFM Foundation.

2025 highlights

The SFM Foundation had a successful year in 2025. Highlights include:

• Nearly $600,000 in new scholarships, a record since the group was founded
• Awarding the highest number of scholarships in the foundation’s history, 19
• The Iowa governor proclaiming Oct. 13-17 as Kids’ Chance Week (the SFM Foundation is an affiliate of Kids’ Chance of America in Iowa and Minnesota)
• Reaching Gold Level status from Kids’ Chance of America, recognizing top-tier excellence in nonprofit operations

About the SFM Foundation

The SFM Foundation was created in 2008 by SFM Companies. The nonprofit is dedicated to easing the burdens on families affected by workplace accidents. Scholarships are awarded regardless of which workers’ compensation insurer was involved in the claim. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded 266 scholarships totaling $4.7 million. For more information, visit sfmfoundation.com .

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