The American Express charitable foundation donates $1.1 million at community impact celebration
Blake Arthur
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Impact Through Golf, the charitable foundation for The American Express, hosted its annual Community Impact Celebration Tuesday, revealing the charities selected to receive donations this year. $1.1 million was awarded to 15 deserving organizations.
This money was generated via the proceeds of last year’s American Express golf tournament.
Great day at La Quinta Country Club! A total of $1.1M was awarded to 15 local charitable organizations, proceeds from last year’s @theamexgolf. This tournament has always given back to the local community.
The 2026 tournament is Jan. 22-25. Stay with @KESQ for coverage. pic.twitter.com/h3fNnVwrGO
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) November 4, 2025
The charitable donations were distributed to nonprofit organizations focused on health and wellness, education, youth and family support, aiding those experiencing homelessness, natural disaster relief and recovery, and capital improvement.
Below are the 15 organizations to receive donations.
American Red Cross
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert
California Community Foundation
Coachella Valley Boxing Club
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine
First Tee Coachella Valley
Find Regional Food Bank
Galilee Center
Girlfriend Factor
Hunter Lopez Foundation
Ophelia Project
Pueblo Unido CDC
United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire
Since the tournament’s inception in 1960, this event has donated more than $67 million in support of over 100 non-profit organizations based in the Greater Coachella Valley region.
The 67th edition of The American Express will take place January 19-25, 2026, at PGA WEST’s Pete Dye Stadium Course (host course) and Nicklaus Tournament Course, as well as La Quinta Country Club.
Tickets are now on sale at the tournament’s official website.
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