The thrill of golf.
The power of giving.

At the heart of golf and giving

What began as a golf game between friends in 1937, Monterey Peninsula Foundation has consistently hosted world-class golf charity events, using the proceeds to power positive community change across Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. Our mission, and everything we do, centers on golf and giving.

Each year, we stage two celebrated golf tournaments: the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on the PGA TOUR and the PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach, a PGA TOUR Champions event. The community investments that stem from each of these golf tournaments support hundreds of nonprofits working to impact thousands of lives in the Central Coast region in California.

Learn More About Our Mission

Community Impact

in 2023 / 2024

Overlapping hands icon

200+

Local Nonprofits
Supported through
Grantmaking

Map marker icon

3

California
Counties

Hearts icon

5

Focus
Areas

Money icon

$18.1M

Funds Distributed

It's About Impact

Monterey Peninsula Foundation strives to serve the diverse and important needs of the communities in our region. We believe in the power of consistent support and the necessity of building organizational capacity, rooted in our legacy spanning eight decades. We are committed to the wisdom that comes from considering honestly what works and what doesn’t. We believe that learning from our work with our nonprofit partners is of critical importance to growing impact that lasts. We believe in community philanthropy as a powerful force to spark big dreams and to fuel the small steps to get us there.

2024 Impact Report

It's About Vision

We are passionate about the quality of life in the region, and look for strategic ways to create safe, healthy, and thriving communities in everything we do.

From providing grants across the region, to the economic impact of these two tournaments, to the collaboration with other community organizations, Monterey Peninsula Foundation remains committed to its tradition of history-making golf and forward-looking philanthropy.

How We Do It

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

One of the most exciting events on the PGA TOUR, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is contested annually in front of over 190,000 spectators and millions of television viewers. All tournament proceeds benefit Monterey Bay charities.

PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee

Impacting First Tee, the PURE Insurance Championship is 3-day, 54-hole event featuring 80 PGA TOUR Champions players, 80 junior golfers from First Tee (ages 15-18), and 156 amateurs.

How We Help

Timeframe for Applying

Monterey Peninsula Foundation has two grant cycles each year – Spring and Fall. All organizations must choose a Home Cycle before applying and adhere to respective dates for applications and reports.

Learn More About Our Grant Cycles

Our Grant Program

We operate a place-based, responsive grantmaking strategy that spans a broad range of ages and community needs.

Learn More About Our Grant Program

Our Grant Program

We operate a place-based, responsive grantmaking strategy that spans a broad range of ages and community needs.

Learn More About Our Grant Program

Giving Back to the Community

Since its inception, Monterey Peninsula Foundation has given millions of dollars to local organizations.

Learn About Our Focus Areas

How You Can Help

Become a Volunteer

Consider volunteering for our tournaments, and help us continue to make a difference!

Become a Volunteer

Purchase Tickets

Reserve your spot for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and PURE Insurance Championship!

Attend a Tournament

Be a Tournament Sponsor

Entertain clients or guests with an unparalleled opportunity in sports entertainment, and all for a good cause.

Become a Sponsor

Make a Donation

Your donation makes a difference. Contact us today!

Donate