Since 1997, the Eugene Schmuck Foundation has raised over $1,700,000 that have provided educational scholarships to students in the area and have been distributed to non-profit organizations serving North Tillamook County.

ESF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that honors past philanthropist and avid golfer Eugene Schmuck. He helped provide financing to take over The Manzanita Open Golf Tournament and keep the funding right here in our local community. Since the organization started in 1997, we have raised money to provide support to a wide variety of North Tillamook County charities, school programs, and our own scholarships. Donations are tax deductible and our Tax ID is #93-1249244.

Our Mission

It shall be the mission of the foundation to:

  • Recognize the needs of the citizens of North Tillamook County

  • Conduct an annual event intended to draw support from local citizens and visitors

  • Generate funds from this event at a minimum cost

  • Distribute funds raised to bona-fide organizations serving North Tillamook County

  • Provide educational scholarships to North Tillamook County students

Board of directors

Troy Bowers - President
John Durkin - Vice President
Beth Gienger- Secretary
Camy Von Seggern- Treasurer
Connie VanderWaal
Breanna Stephens
Dan Nichols
Tosha Reinmiller

The costs required to operate the foundation are kept to a minimum by the use of an all volunteer group with great support of the local business community. With no payroll, costs are basically those associated with staging annual events. Annual expenses approximate 10%.