Heritage Classic Foundation tops $61.8 million in lifetime giving

The Heritage Classic Foundation announced that it distributed a record $4.422 million to South Carolina charities in 2025, bringing its total giving since 1987 to $61.8 million.

The foundation organizes the annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, South Carolina’s only PGA Tour event. Proceeds from the tournament fund educational and charitable programs across the state.

According to the foundation, the 2025 total was allocated across six areas:
Health and welfare: $1,922,000
Children’s programs: $929,000

Charitable distributions are generated through several fundraising initiatives tied to tournament week. Through Birdies for Charity, supporters pledge a set amount for every birdie made during the RBC Heritage, with the Heritage Classic Foundation providing a 20% match to participating nonprofits. The Champions Fore Charity program allows donors to contribute $1,000 or more directly to a registered charity, with those gifts also receiving a 20% match from the foundation.

In addition, the foundation administers a scholarship program that annually awards need- and merit-based scholarships to 11 high school seniors from South Carolina. Local civic and nonprofit groups also raise funds by staffing on-course concession stands during tournament week, receiving a share of proceeds for their organizations. The foundation reports that additional direct donations are made throughout the year to community groups and special projects.

The 58th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing is scheduled for April 13–19, 2026, at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island.

Founded in 1987, the Heritage Classic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that uses the PGA Tour event as its primary fundraising vehicle. Tournament proceeds support nonprofits and educational initiatives throughout South Carolina.