Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy
The MJ Companies hosted its third annual MJ Foundation Golf Scramble fundraiser on behalf of its nonprofit arm, the MJ Foundation.
The event was held at Hawthorns Golf and Country Club and brought together over 100 industry partners, associates and friends. This year’s fundraiser was an outstanding success, once again setting a new record for the Foundation by raising more than $146,000, according to a press release.
The primary objective of the MJ Foundation is to make a positive impact on local communities. To this end, the MJ Foundation will allocate funds raised to award grants to local organizations that align with the four cornerstones of its mission: overcoming poverty, advancing education, fostering diversity, and embracing humanity.
Last year alone, the Foundation donated more than $200,000 and awarded grants to local non-profits in the greater Indianapolis, Phoenix and Denver communities, including Dayspring Center (Ind.), Saving Amy (Ariz.) and ActivateWork (Colo.). The funds raised will also support the Foundation’s ongoing growth, following MJ’s recent national expansion into Nashville. The upcoming grant cycle will now include Nashville as part of its reach.
“Year after year, I am humbled by the incredible support we receive from our community,” said Michael H. Bill, CEO of The MJ Companies and Founder of the MJ Foundation. “There are so many nonprofits doing vital work for those in need and witnessing everyone coming together around a shared purpose is truly inspiring. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, our impact has not only grown, it has far exceeded our expectations. Because of our success, we’re able to open our grant applications in Nashville as well.”
The MJ Foundation will begin accepting applications in its third grant cycle. The grant application is invite-only and open to non-profits where MJ associates volunteer their time.
“We are thrilled with the tremendous success of our recent fundraiser. From the outset, our goal has always been to expand our impact and footprint, and it is incredibly rewarding to have the support of our generous sponsors,” said Britni Shrout, chief marketing officer at The MJ Companies and Executive Director of the MJ Foundation.
