The Michael J. Berkeley Foundation is a charitable organization established in 2001 to memorialize the life of Michael J. Berkeley who tragically perished on September 11, 2001, in the World Trade Center attacks. Michael's legacy included a passion for golf, a zest for life, a thirst for knowledge, a belief in helping others, a drive for business success, and a love of family. The mission of the Foundation is to assist deserving minority youth realize their highest potential in the sport of golf through education, business ventures, or a professional golf career. It is the intent of the Foundation to provide grants, scholarships, or sponsorships to those qualified individuals who personify Michael's legacy.