Applications Being Accepted by LTVA through September 23
Aug. 30, 2024 (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority is inviting local non-profit organizations to apply for $75,000 in funding as a result of one of the most successful American Century Championship tournaments in its 35-year history. Application must be completed by Monday, Sept. 23 by 5 p.m. https://ltva.org/american-century-championship-donation-request-application/.
As part of the July 2024 celebrity golf tournament, American Century Investments, in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and NBC Sports, is committing funds to area non-profits with priorities based on impact and need regarding youth, environment and community service.
For financial support consideration, organizations must be in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., or in Douglas County, Nev. and meet 501(c)3 nonprofit guidelines. Each group is required to provide an outline of their mission, describe specifically how the donation will be used, and indicate how community impact will be measured. Only online applications will be accepted.
Checks will be presented to recipients at the LTVA Board of Directors meeting, Oct., 10 at 3 p.m.
Since 2009, donations exceeding $2.25 million have been distributed to more than 90 Tahoe area non-profits to assist 12,000+ individuals.
During this year’s American Century Championship, NBC memorialized long time participant Tim Wakefield and his wife, Stacy, who both passed from cancer within five months in late 2023 and early 2024, announcing an ongoing pledge of $10,000 in their names to support the South Tahoe Recreation & Aquatic Center. Title sponsor American Century Investments immediately matched the gift. Following the news, Harrah’s/Harveys Caesars Entertainment also made a $10,000 contribution, totaling $30,000 for this year. (For information re: contributions: www.SouthTahoeParksFoundation.org.)
The American Century Championship is conducted annually at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev. The area’s largest annual special event features more than 80 sports and entertainment celebrities in a 54-hole competition aired on NBC Sports. American Century Investments, the event’s title sponsor since 1999, continues its role in partnership with NBC Sports,theLake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course and the South Tahoe community. Since its inception in 1990, the American Century Championship has donated nearly $8 million to local and national non-profits. For tournament information and updates: AmericanCenturyChampionship.
The 36th annual American Century Championship is July 9-13, 2025. For more information, visit: www.AmericanCenturyChampionship.com or www.visitlaketahoe.com.
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CONTACT:
Phil Weidinger
dinger@weidingerpr.com
Phone: 775-588-2412
About American Century Investments – Tournament Title Sponsor
American Century Investments is a leading global asset manager focused on delivering investment results and building long-term client relationships while supporting breakthrough medical research. Founded in 1958, American Century Investments’ 1,400 employees serve financial professionals, institutions, corporations and individual investors from offices in Kansas City, Missouri; New York; Los Angeles; Santa Clara, California; Portland, Oregon; London; Frankfurt, Germany; Hong Kong; and Sydney. Jonathan S. Thomas is president and chief executive officer, and Victor Zhang serves as chief investment officer. Delivering investment results to clients enables American Century Investments to distribute over 40% of its dividends to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, a 500-person, nonprofit biomedical research organization with a focus on foundational research. The Institute owns more than 40% of American Century Investments and has received dividend payments of more than $2 billion since 2000. For more information about American Century Investments, visit www.americancentury.com.
About the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority – Destination Sponsor
With more than 75 plaudits and accolades from national media outlets, Visit Lake Tahoe combines the distinctive appeal of two worlds: unparalleled natural beauty and an array of world-class outdoor recreation, entertainment, nightlife and gaming. As a responsible tourism destination, it offers a balanced approach regarding social and environmental impacts to preserve its appeal for generations. For information about lodging, recreation, events, and mindful travel at Visit Lake Tahoe, call 1-800-288-2463 or log onto www.VisitLakeTahoe.com.
About NBC Sports
NBC Sports connects people to the moments that matter most and serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. As the sports division of NBC Universal, NBC Sports presents premier content across linear platforms NBC, USA Network, GOLF Channel, as well numerous digital sites, including Peacock. NBC Sports possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, Big Ten Conference, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, Notre Dame, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, Roland-Garros, and many more. It also consists of NBC Sports Next, a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBC Universal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming.