Disaster relief
Getting essential supplies and support to families in the wake of natural disasters, from Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
We exist simply to help anyone in need.
The McCown Charitable Foundation strengthens the charities doing the hard work, turning generous support into lasting, boundless impact.
With gratitude
Thank you for teeing off with us.
To every golfer, sponsor, volunteer, and donor who joined us at Pebble Creek: thank you. Your generosity goes straight to the charities and families we exist to support, and a day like this is only possible because of you.
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Who is MCF
Empowering the people who help others.
McCown Charitable Foundation was started in 2024 by Lawrence McCown, who comes from a family with a deep tradition of giving. From funding the search for cures, to reaching families in disaster zones, to caring for children in poverty, MCF partners with organizations and individuals worldwide who need support to keep going.
We strengthen charitable organizations by fostering new initiatives, building meaningful partnerships, and making every resource go further, so the people making a difference can do even more.
Where we focus
Support that reaches where it is needed most.
We back the causes closest to our founders' hearts, choosing partners whose work creates real and lasting change.
Mental health & suicide prevention
Backing programs that protect mental health and prevent teen suicide, so no one has to face their hardest moments alone.
Children in need
Helping ensure children living in poverty receive the care, safety, and sense of belonging that every child deserves.
Finding cures
Partnering in the search for cures to debilitating illnesses that affect families in every community.
"We exist simply to help anyone in need."Lawrence McCown · Founder & President
Meet the team
The people behind the mission.
Founder & President
Lawrence McCown
Driven from an early age by a commitment to helping others, Lawrence carries on his family's legacy of giving through events that fund noble and deserving charities nationwide.
info@mccowncf.org
Co-Founder
Dawn McCown
For Dawn, charity is about being a blessing. She helps lead initiatives in mental health, disaster relief, suicide prevention, and community support, grounded in kindness and faith.
McCown Charitable Foundation
Director of Development
Jen Tezbir
In the nonprofit sector since 2014, Jen brings nearly a decade of event management and fundraising experience to creating unforgettable events that raise crucial funds.
jtezbir@mccowncf.org
Get involved
Be part of the next act of giving.
Whether you give, partner with us, or join us at an upcoming event, your support reaches the charities and families who need it most.