EXTON, PA — Ten Chester County nonprofits are receiving a significant infusion of funding after the Whitford Charitable Classic awarded $100,000 in grants, distributing $10,000 to each organization to support community-based work across the county.
The grants were announced following the 2025 Whitford Charitable Classic, held September 19–21 at Whitford Country Club. The annual fundraising weekend brought together club members, supporters, and nonprofit partners for golf, tennis, and pickleball tournaments, along with the Whitford Gala and Auction.
“I’m incredibly proud of our outstanding membership and the dedicated committees who made this year’s event possible,” said Taylor Young, co-chair of the Whitford Charitable Classic. “My heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated, donated, and helped bring it all together. I’m especially grateful to my co-chair, Bill Penney, for his support and leadership.”
Organizers said the event reflects Whitford Country Club’s long-standing commitment to philanthropy and community engagement, pairing recreational traditions with sustained charitable giving.
Since its inception in 2011, the Whitford Charitable Classic has raised more than $1.6 million and awarded grants to more than 94 qualifying organizations serving Chester County.
This year’s grant recipients include Fiorenza’s Food for Friends; The Lord’s Pantry of Downingtown; Believe and Achieve Foundation; Bournelyf Special Day Camp; Shar’s Hands; Home of the Sparrow; The Parkesburg Point Youth Center; Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue; Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance; and Hope for Helm. The organizations support a wide range of needs, including food insecurity, youth development, housing stability, disability services, and animal welfare.
The Whitford Charitable Classic operates as a fund of the Chester County Community Foundation. Organizers said the grants are intended to strengthen local nonprofits’ ability to deliver services and respond to ongoing community needs.
More information about the Whitford Charitable Fund and ways to support the Whitford Classic is available at www.whitfordcc.com/charitable-fund.
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