# Fore the Kids Foundation

> A Kansas City fundraising organization that turns golf tournaments,
> events, and corporate sponsorships into funded youth mental health
> projects. 501(c)(3), EIN 47-4872119, based in Overland Park, KS.

Fore the Kids raises money. It does not provide clinical care. Funds
go to named projects at partner organizations, primarily Children's
Mercy Kansas City, along with The Children's Place, KidsTLC, and other
Kansas City organizations.

## Key pages
- [Impact](https://forethekidskc.org/impact): Every funded project, what it cost, what changed
- [Events](https://forethekidskc.org/events): Golf tournaments, pickleball, bourbon raffle
- [Sponsors & Partners](https://forethekidskc.org/sponsors): Corporate sponsorship
- [Donate](https://forethekidskc.org/donate): One-time and monthly giving
- [Resources](https://forethekidskc.org/resources): Mental health resources for families
- [About](https://forethekidskc.org/about): History, board, and mission

## Notes
- Founded around a golf tournament first held in 2001.
- Focus shifted to youth mental health in 2017.
- Children's Mercy is the largest partner but not the only one.
- For a mental health emergency, call or text 988. Fore the Kids
  is not a crisis service.