Ben Mynatt Children's Foundation

The Ben Mynatt Children's Foundation was formed as a charitable organization in 2002. Its founders represent a small group of Cabarrus county businesses who share a common interest in investing in the children of the community.

The Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and contribution to the Foundation are tax deductible in accordance with applicable regulations. Our federal ID # is 56-2281328.

As of this year, we have distributed over $410,000 in cumulative giving to children's groups in our region.

Last year, the following charitable organizations received proceeds from the tournament in excess of $59,000 to help children in our community:

• The Academic Learning Center
• The ARC
• The Toy Store (Christmas toys)
• The Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County
• Cabarrus County Communities in Schools
• Cabarrus County Education Foundation
• Cabarrus Safe Kids
• Give Kids a Smile
• Hispanic Learning Center
• Junior Charity League Clothing Closet
• Kannapolis City Schools - Special Needs Children
• Piedmont Development Residential Center
• Salvation Army - Empty Stocking Fund
• Special Olympics
• Wings of Eagle Therapeutic Ranch

The Ben Mynatt Children's Foundation Board of Trustees

Bob Brannan
Brian Burchfield
John King
Pat Horton
Cyndie Mynatt
Richard Mynatt
Bill Rinker
Susan Rourke
Chris Shoemaker