Children: The recipient charity is for children from ages 8-18.

Non-profit Status: Code 3 Golf is a registered 501(c)(3) and is a legitimate charity.

Local/Global Reach: Southern California is our starting area of reach and may reach out nationally.

Program Relevance: The charity’s programs will align with golf events, training, scholarships, raising funds, etc.

General Fundraising: Code 3 Golf is seeking unrestricted levels of donations and will be used for scholarships, tournaments, training, clothing, equipment, etc.

Specific Program Needs: Code 3 Golf may request donations for a specific program or initiative (e.g., specific tournaments, specific children, special needs, etc. supplies, etc.).

Matching Contributions: Code 3 Golf has an opportunity for corporate sponsorships and matching donations.

Corporate Sponsors: Code 3 Golf will be establishing corporate sponsors and professional golfers to promote the charity and promote their respective brand.

Nomination Process: The charity will nominate by a committee, (3 board members, with possible Corporate input), with Guy Castillo (Chairman) making the final decision.

Review of Financial Health: Code 3 Golf will have annual CPA reviews ensuring the charity has a proven record of transparent financial management and a track record of efficiently using funds for their stated mission.

Verification of Purpose: Code 3 Golf funds raised from any events will be able to be traced directly to benefiting children, and recipients, who must provide clear plans along with Code 3 Golf for how the donation will be used.

Regular Updates: Code 3 Golf recipients will provide periodic updates on how the funds are being used (e.g., receipts, detailed fund allocation statements).

Tax-Exempt Status Documentation: All recipients must be able to provide documentation verifying their non-profit status, or connection with any other non-profit charities, including a copy of their annual taxes, bank accounts, etc.

Impact Measurement: The recipients should have a clear system for measuring the outcomes of the donations. This will be in the form of a documented plan, school records, parent participation, etc.

Sustainability: The recipients will demonstrate how the donation will lead to sustainable or long-term benefits for the goal/charity amount we provided.

Representatives from the Charity: A Code 3 Golf representative might be expected to attend the golf event, speak at the event, or promote other donations we received.

Marketing and Promotion: Code 3 Golf will be required to participate in event promotions, social media, and branding efforts to increase visibility and awareness of both the event, their partners and their mission.

Fund Allocation: Code 3 Golf will clarify how the funds will be split or allocated - whether it’s an entirely charitable event or if there’s a portion going to event costs or other expenses.

Donor Incentives: Partners or donors will have marketing incentives or prize giveaways, and these will be tied directly to the children’s cause.

Application/Nomination Deadline: Dates will change constantly for events and promotions and will be clearly stated the date by which charities must apply or be nominated for consideration.

Decision Announcement: 30 days prior to any event, recipients will be nominated and announced showing who will be awarded.

Funds Distribution: Dates will change for each event in which the funds will be distributed to the recipient after the event, ensuring timely usage.