Detlef Schrempf Foundation

The foundation was established in 1996 by Detlef and Mari Schrempf and, according to Detlef Schrempf, raised $40,000 in its first year.^[3][4] The foundation describes its purpose as being to support "organizations that provide hope, care and assistance to children and families of the Northwest."^[5] Between its founding and 2012, the organization had raised and donated $10 million for children's charities, primarily in the Pacific Northwest.^[6]

Fundraisers hosted by the organization include "Taste of Main," an annual food festival held in Bellevue, Washington.^[7] Since 1996 the foundation has also organized the Detlef Schrempf Celebrity Golf Classic. The 2015 edition of the golf tournament was held at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge.^[8] According to the foundation, charities it has donated money to include Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle Children's Hospital, Camp Fire of Puget Sound, and Cure Autism Now.^[9] In 2014, the organization generated $1,536,880 in revenue. That year, 67-percent of its expenses were used to support its programs while 33-percent was spent on staff salaries and benefits.^{[1] [10]}