The seventh year of the American Family Insurance Championship was another great success, and the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations to be considered for grants from 2023 proceeds. Applications may be submitted online via the grant portal. Nonprofit organizations that have a strong focus on families and children and/or serve communities in southcentral and southeastern Wisconsin are encouraged to apply.
Since 2016, the event has raised nearly $15 million distributed via 700 grants to the American Family Children’s Hospital and other local charitable organizations. This year’s proceeds will be announced at an event held at American Family Insurance national headquarters in December. “We encourage local charitable organizations, particularly those that benefit healthy children and families, to apply for a grant from the 2023 AmFam Champ proceeds,” said Nate Pokrass, tournament director and executive director of the Foundation. “We’re grateful for the ongoing support of our tournament, and the opportunity it provides us to help so many nonprofits doing impactful work in our local communities.”
Applications accepted through September 7
The deadline for application submissions is 4 p.m. central on Thursday, September 7. Applications will be reviewed by the Foundation board, with grant recipients announced in December.
“Winning the 2023 American Family Insurance Championship was thrilling, but this is the best part – sharing the proceeds with so many deserving nonprofits who tirelessly work to improve our communities,” said Steve Stricker. “Nicki and I, and the entire Foundation board, are proud to partner with these organizations bringing about positive change. We look forward to announcing later this year the total amount raised in 2023, as well as all the grant recipients.” Nonprofit organizations with questions on the grant process can email the foundation. (Please note this grant portal is separate from the American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation grant portal.) [email protected].
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About Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation
Established in 2013 when Steve Stricker became a brand ambassador for American Family Insurance, the mission of the foundation is to inspire and develop strong families and healthy kids so they can pursue their dreams. The foundation supports organizations that produce tangible outcomes that align with this mission.
About the American Family Insurance Group
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, American Family Insurance has been serving customers since 1927. We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investment and creative partnerships to address societal challenges. We act on our belief in diversity and inclusion by constantly evolving to meet customer needs and preferences. American Family Insurance group is the nation’s 12th-largest property/casualty insurance group, ranking No. 301 on the Fortune 500 list. The group sells American Family-brand products, primarily through exclusive agency owners in 19 states. The American Family Insurance group also includes CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance, The General, Homesite and Main Street America Insurance. Across these companies the group has nearly 13,000 employees nationwide.
