AMEX’s ‘Impact Through Golf Foundation’ awards $1.15 million to charities and organizations
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Impact Through Golf Foundation, the host organization and charitable foundation for The American Express, awarded $1.15 million from the 2026 golf tournament to several charitable organizations and collaborative initiatives throughout the region and beyond.
This year’s funding will support programs and projects spanning youth development and education, healthcare, food insecurity, shelter, essential services, facility improvements, and community development.
Several organizations will receive the second year of multi-year commitments, while other grants will support collaborative initiatives bringing multiple nonprofits together to address shared community needs.
The celebration also included a special recognition of Debbie Espinosa, former President and CEO of FIND Regional Food Bank, for her longstanding partnership with Impact Through Golf and The American Express.
Over the past eight years, Espinosa worked closely with both organizations on several initiatives, including the new Impact Through Golf Foundation/The American Express® Workforce Development Training Center, Volunteer Center, and multiple collaborative food drives.
Espinosa, who recently accepted a new position outside the Coachella Valley, acknowledged the tribute via a prerecorded video message that played during the program. The Community Impact Celebration continues a longstanding tradition of charitable giving associated with the PGA Tour event.
With this year’s contributions, The American Express and Impact Through Golf continue a charitable legacy that has now generated more than $68 million since the tournament’s inception in 1960. More than 100 nonprofit organizations from across the greater Coachella Valley have benefited from these philanthropic efforts.
Over the past eight years, The American Express has contributed millions of dollars to local charitable organizations in the region, helping build on the tournament’s decades-long tradition of giving and creating meaningful impact beyond the golf course.
“This is why the Community Impact Celebration is such a meaningful day for everyone involved with The American Express,” said Pat McCabe, Tournament Director of The American Express®. “The success of this tournament gives us an incredible opportunity to give back to the Coachella Valley and support organizations that make a difference here every day. We are proud of what we have accomplished together, and even more excited about the lasting impact these organizations will create with this year’s support.”
The Foundation’s approach reflects a continued emphasis on long-term, measurable community impact. Impact Through Golf provides funding across areas including health and wellness, education, youth and family support, homelessness, natural disaster recovery and preparedness, and capital improvements.
“Impact Through Golf is about bringing people and resources together to create greater impact,” said Frank Marzano, Chairman of the Impact Through Golf Foundation Board. “The organizations we are recognizing today are doing important work across the Coachella Valley every day, and we are proud to support them as they continue strengthening the communities we all call home.”
The 2027 edition of The American Express will take place Jan. 18-24, 2027, in La Quinta, California. As part of the tournament, two of the most popular and celebrated live acts in music, Zac Brown Band and Train, will headline the 2027 American Express Concert Series, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 22, and Saturday, Jan. 23, following the conclusion of play.
Daily and Weekly (Thurs-Sun) tickets are now available at www.theamexgolf.com. American Express® Card Members receive 20% off the ticket price for General Admission, Clubhouse, Pete’s Place, and Champions Club tickets when they use their American Express® Card at online checkout.
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