Frequently Asked Questions
For Donors
How do I donate to a participating charity?
You can either make an online donation on this website or contact the charity and request a pledge form. Complete the pledge form and return it to the charity.
Are pledges tax deductible?
All pledges are deductible - contact a tax professional for the details of deducting such a donation. One hundred percent of the money collected goes to charity. No funds received from donors go to pay for prizes or administrative expenses. No money collected goes to PGA TOUR professionals. Monterey Peninsula Foundation absorbs all administrative expenses. Monterey Peninsula Foundation and our other sponsors provide all related prizes.
What is a birdie?
In golf, a birdie is a score of one stroke under par on a hole. Par is the number of strokes set as a standard for a specific hole.
How many birdies were scored in past tournaments?
2011 - 1798 birdies; 2010 - 1865 birdies; 2009 - 1755 birdies(54 of 72 holes played); 2008 - 1852 birdies; 2007 - 1889 birdies
Can I make a flat donation rather than a per birdie pledge?
Yes, but there is a minimum donation of $20.
Will I receive a tax receipt letter?
Yes. If you donate online, a tax receipt is automatically generated and the charity is notified of your donation. If you donate using a pledge form, tax receipt letters are mailed in January for 2011 donations and in December for 2012 donations. If the donation is a pledge, tax receipt letters are mailed in December, 2012, because the number of birdies scored is not known until after the February tournament.
What are the Guess the Birdies contest rules?
Must be 18 years or older to participate. In the case of a tie, the winner will be chosen by a random drawing by MPF Officials. If no one guesses the correct number of birdies made, then the winner will be the person whose guess is the closest (without going over the total)to the actual number of birdies scored during the tournament. Need not be present to win. All guesses must be received at the tournament office no later than February 8, 2012. The exact number of birdies made during the tournament will include all birdies made by PGA TOUR professionals on all the tournament golf courses during official tournament play. One grand prize will be awarded. The grand prize is two Continental Airline Tickets (up to $500 each) and a World Golf Village Vacation Package in St. Augustine, Florida. Flight arrangements must be made through Monterey Peninsula Foundation.
For Participating Charities
Is my charity eligible to participate in BFC?
Charities must be recognized as a 501 (c)(3) public organization by the IRS. Eligibility is determined by Monterey Peninsula Foundation.
How can my charity join BFC?
Charities can register for the 2012 Birdies program before the December 1, 2011 deadline. Download the Registration Form from our website, complete, and email to nporter@attpbgolf.com. For further information, please call Nettie Porter, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, at (831) 649.1533 or email nporter@attpbgolf.com for details. If you miss out this year, contact us in September 2012 for the 2013 tournament.
Why should my organization consider participating in BFC?
Benefits include: Receive a 15% match on donations collected; No administrative costs; Opportunity to earn an additional $50,000 in the Charity Shoot-Out; Opportunity to host an exhibition booth at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am grand entrance; Listed in tournament program and BFC sign at grand entrance; Attract new donors
Can I accept cash donations?
Yes. Paper clip the cash or check to the pledge form and turn it in like all your other forms. Please DO NOT deposit the cash! All payments and pledges must come through Monterey Peninsula Foundation. Checks must be payable to Monterey Peninsula Foundation.
When does BFC launch?
Participating charities can start soliciting pledges as early as 11/1/11. Charities must register with Monterey Peninsula Foundation before 12/1/11 if they wish to participate. The campaign concludes February 29, 2012.
How long has Birdies for Charity existed?
BFC began 8 years ago. Since its inception 18 PGA TOUR tournaments have collectively generated over $50 million in contributions. Monterey Peninsula Foundation first offered BFC in 2008 and has raised over $725,000 for hundreds of local and regional charities.
