Who We are
Learn about our mission & story
Our Mission
Sunflower Golf Foundation is dedicated to bringing awareness and financial support to various charities and causes through the game of golf.
Our mission is to leverage the popularity and passion for golf to make a positive impact on communities across the country. By organizing sponsor opportunities, media campaigns, auctions, and more, we aim to generate significant donations for the non-profits we support, while inspiring more people to get involved in charitable giving and connecting the donor to where their money is going.
Founder Story
Sunflower Golf Foundation was founded by Chandler Russ in honor of his Grandmother, Lila Chandler, an inspiring entrepreneur who owned several small businesses that positively impacted her community, including the beloved Sunflower Grocery Store. Her entrepreneurial spirit and support ignited Chandler's passion for both business and philanthropy. Through organizing sponsorship opportunities, media campaigns, auctions, and more, Sunflower Golf Foundation seeks to carry on her legacy through the game of golf, generating significant donations for the numerous non-profits they support. Their initiatives not only raise funds but also inspire more people to get involved in charitable giving, connecting donors directly to the causes they care about.
What Makes Us Unique
Empowering Non-Profits
Our focus on generational impact revolves around empowering organizations & non-profits that focus on youth and supporting families in marginalized areas. By investing in their potential, we aim to create a positive ripple effect that lasts for years to come.
Unique Platform & Audience
Competitive golf. We see the value in providing golfers the opportunity to compete for tangible prizes in a fair competitive combine competition and Through meaningful initiatives & non-profits, we aim to honor legacies, providing solace and support to those navigating the challenges of grief.
Raising Funds for Local Charities
Going beyond the ordinary, our commitment to generosity seeks to create extraordinary blessings. We believe in the power of acts that surpass expectations, bringing unexpected joy and transformative change to individuals and communities. It's about making a difference beyond what seems reasonable, creating a world where generosity knows no bounds.
Our Team
Chandler Russ
Chief Experience Officer
Aaron Bowman
Creative Director
Jensen Joiner
Administration Director
Board of Directors
Chandler Russ
Founder of Sunflower Golf Foundation
Aaron Bowman
Creative Director of StoryWoven Media
Joe Warring
Director of Partnerships at Lighthouse Research and Advisory
Matthew Russ
Associate in Maynard Nexsen’s Corporate Securities & Tax Practice