John Deere Classic Legacy Society
Honoring Commitment. Ensuring the Future.
The John Deere Classic has always been powered by people who show up—year after year—to create something bigger than any single tournament. The Legacy Society honors that long‑standing commitment and helps ensure the John Deere Classic and its charitable mission continue for generations
Legacy gifts play a critical role in sustaining the Birdies for Charity Bonus Fund. By supporting the John Deere Classic Endowment Fund, your future gift helps ensure we can continue honoring our 5% Bonus Promise for future generations of nonprofits across the region.
Legacy gifts—such as bequests or beneficiary designations—offer supporters a simple, meaningful way to extend the impact they’ve already made.
There is no pressure or expectation; this is simply an invitation for those who have helped build the John Deere Classic to help secure its future.
A legacy gift helps:
- Sustain the John Deere Classic for the long term
- Strengthen Birdies for Charity
- Protect the Bonus Promise
- Support a future defined by generosity and community impact
Bequests : A simple gift in your will or trust can support the John Deere Classic Endowment Fund and help sustain the Bonus Fund—ensuring the 5% Bonus Promise continues for every participating nonprofit.
Beneficiary designation gift: Naming the John Deere Classic Endowment Fund as a beneficiary of your retirement account, donor‑advised fund, or life insurance policy allows your values to carry forward and helps keep the Bonus Fund strong for years to come.
OUR POLICY ON LEGACY GIFTS
Legacy gifts, such as bequests and beneficiary designations – are directed to the John Deere Classic Endowment Fund at the Quad Cities Community Foundation, ensuring long‑term stewardship and impact. Other non-cash gifts, including stock transfers and QCDs continue to support our work through our annual fund supporting the Bonus Fund.
LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
Your legacy is a reflection of what you love and what you’ve helped build. If you’re ever curious about how a future gift could carry your values—and your connection to the John Deere Classic—into the years ahead, we’d be honored to talk when the time feels right.
Contact:
Anika Martin
Manager, Donor & Community Impact
(309) 762-4653
[email protected]
