The Jim Ellis Charity Golf Tournament brings the Atlanta community together in support of local nonprofits. Hosted by the Jim Ellis Automotive Group at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Ga., the 2025 tournament raised a total of $115,500. Since the tournament’s inception, over $1.5 million has been raised to benefit women and children in need in the metro Atlanta area!
What started more than 20 years ago as a company family picnic and golf outing, has turned into one of Jim Ellis Automotive’s most meaningful traditions. Through collective efforts of the Ellis family, dedicated team members and partners, the tournament now raises over $100,000 annually to donate to local charities.
The heart of the tournament lies in the people behind it. Following the event, team members are invited to nominate local charities that they would like to see supported with the funds raised. The missional focus for the funds raised is to support organizations that help women and children in need in the Atlanta area.
For the 2025 tournament, the golf committee selected 22 deserving charities to receive the funds. Donations are distributed around the holiday season, providing critical resources at a time when nonprofits experience increased demand.
The following organizations received funds from the 2025 tournament:
Hear from Consecutive Recipients:
“At FOCUS, we are extremely grateful for the trust and support this donation provides to help us fulfill our mission to embrace and equip families of children with disabilities to make everyday life better. Thank you for truly making a difference to those we serve,” said Frances McBrayer, executive director at FOCUS.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Jim Ellis family for their continued support of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. I also want to thank those who participated in this year’s golf outing to help support the patients and families who turn to us during their time of need. Thanks to the support of our community, we can continue to provide better treatment options for our patients while searching for more cures for future generations,” said Douglas K. Graham, chief of Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
"Lydia's Place is so grateful to Jim Ellis Automotive for their generous donation, which is helping us change the lives of young adults aging out of foster care or experiencing housing insecurity,” said Laurel McLendon, development assistant at Lydia’s Place.
A Tradition Rooted in Giving:
“As a family company, giving back has always been at the heart of who we are. The Jim Ellis Charity Golf Tournament was a wonderful reminder of how our community comes together to support meaningful causes. I’m proud to see this event turn a shared love of the game into real and lasting impact,” said Stacey Ellis Hodges, vice president of the Jim Ellis Automotive Group.
Celebrating 25 years of giving, Jim Ellis Automotive shows no signs of stopping its mission to uplift and support the Atlanta community.