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2023 Dana Open proceeds to provide more than $200,000 for local charities

The annual golf tournament raises money for northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan charities. Since it was created in 1984, the event has raised nearly $14 million.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Local charities will split more than $200,000 in proceeds from this year's Dana Open golf tournament.

Tournament organizers announced Wednesday they will distribute $215,500 to 16 Toledo area children’s charities.

Since its inception in 1984, the Dana Open has raised over $13.9 million for more than 250 northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan children’s charities. 

Next year’s 40th annual Dana Open will be July 15 - July 21 at Highland Meadows Golf Club.

According to a press release from the Dana Open, the breakdown of charity contributions is as follows:

  • Children’s Hunger Alliance, $5,000
  • Children's Rights Collaborative, $5,000
  • Christ Child Society, $10,000
  • Family House, $20,000
  • Heritage Sylvania, $5,000
  • Jamie Farr Scholarship Fund, $15,500
  • JPO Foundation, $5,000
  • Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, $10,000
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital, Toledo $10,000
  • RallyCap Sports, $10,000
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities, $50,000
  • Sunshine Communities, $5,000
  • The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, $10,000
  • Toledo Elementary Athletics Movement (TEAM), $15,000
  • Under One Roof Food Pantry, $5,000
  • YWCA of Northwest Ohio, $35,000

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