2015 - Official recognition
The IRS grants Charity Chicks of Chewelah 501(c)(3) public charity status. Contributions become tax-deductible.
About Charity Chicks
A Chewelah women's golf circle that chose to be different: play together, then give every penny back to town.
From the first tee to the food bank
What began as a way for local women to golf together grew into something bigger. Members decided Chewelah needed more than another league - it needed a charity that kept dollars close to home.
Today nearly 50 women gather through the season. Many bring $5 for charity each outing. When golf winds down, Bunco nights and a spring yard sale keep the giving going.
Our IRS determination letter confirms tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), effective January 29, 2015. We file Form 990-N as a small public charity.
Photos from our story
Stills from KHQ coverage and Chewelah Golf event materials.
See us in action
Local television coverage of Charity Chicks and a decade of giving back to Chewelah.
Milestones
A decade of fairways, yard sales, and quiet help for neighbors.
Growing the circle
Women at Chewelah Golf & Country Club build a weekly rhythm of play and giving - food support, scholarships, and emergency neighbor aid.
Signature August tournament
The annual scramble becomes a community fixture, with side games, auctions, and raffles - sending event fundraising straight to the Chewelah Food Bank.
Students & snack packs
Scholarships for Jenkins seniors and weekly snack packs expand how we show up for Chewelah kids and families.
Why Chewelah
"Chewelah is not a real rich community, and there are a lot of people that are in need," members have shared publicly. Early on, helping a child reach the hospital set the tone: notice the need, then act.
We partner with the course we love, local schools, and the food bank - so support stays practical, local, and accountable.
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