The Naumann Benevolent Fund & Golf Tournament, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, was founded in 2015 when Don and Becky Naumann saw an opportunity to give back to those in golf course maintenance industry.  100% of the proceeds from the Naumann Benevolent Fund supports the superintendents and members of their maintenance staff in times of crisis. Since the conception of the Naumann Benevolent Fund, the organization has helped members of the golf community in Northern California and Northern Nevada who have been affected by fires, floods, and other natural disasters, as well as those who have faced severe medical needs.