Each February, The Wexford Foundation hosts its annual Grants Awards Luncheon at the Wexford Clubhouse. Grant recipients are invited to attend the luncheon to receive their awards. Wexford Foundation donors are also invited together with our business sponsors so they are aware of the charities we have supported and the work that they do for the community.
This year, The Wexford Foundation distributed $406,000 in annual sustaining grants to over 39 organizations based in the local area. The Wexford Foundation extends a very special thanks to South State Bank for generously underwriting the 2023 Awards Luncheon. Also recognized were Howell Chase Heating & Air and Island Environments Inc. , both longstanding business sponsors who have supported our mission.
To date, the Foundation has awarded over $3 million since its founding in 2012.
On October 21, 2023 the Wexford Foundation hosted its annual Fall Gala at the Clubhouse with 120 Wexford owners. The black-tie affair celebrated the community support that has enabled the Foundation to maintain its mission since 2012. The evening began with time for guests to mingle over appetizers and drinks while Lucy Scandrett, “The Blonde Harpist”, provided beautiful background music. The reception transitioned to a sit-down dinner followed by Chairman Fred Noonan’s remarks about the Foundation’s opportunities, and challenges. The memorable night culminated with a live auction, conducted by well-known local auctioneer Sonny Huntley, and a raffle featuring jewelry from Heritage Jewelers and an E-bike from Hilton Head Bike Shop. The Foundation thanks the generous donors of these items for generating significant funding for our 2023 campaign.
Hospital Auxiliary Tournament – Closest to the Pin
In conjunction with the Hospital Auxiliary Tournament held at Wexford and Harbourtown, Wexford sponsors a closest-to-the-pin putting contest raising thousands of dollars each year for charity.
Send a Hero
The Wexford Foundation’s “Send a Hero” program provided members and families of the military, first responders and the Sheriff’s Department the opportunity for a day of fun and adventure. Through donations and the generosity of Roger and Pam Freedman, local heroes and their families were provided complimentary tickets to enjoy Aerial Adventure Hilton Head.
Hickory Challenge
Starting in 2019, Wexford member Jon Shaver donated 20th century hickory shafted clubs and a trophy for golfers to participate in the “Hickory Challenge”. Members enjoyed a round of golf using the special clubs and competed for the Low Round Awards and generously donated to the Wexford Foundation.