The Windsor Charitable Foundation board is pleased to announce the return of PNC Bank as the presenting sponsor for the 2026 Windsor Charity Polo Cup, marking the bank’s fourth time in this prestigious role. Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, the Windsor Charity Polo Cup is recognized as the signature high-goal charity polo match of the Vero Beach season. Since its inception in 2012, the event has raised more than $2 million for local and national nonprofit organizations.

“Polo has long been a cornerstone of Windsor’s culture, reflecting our community’s deep appreciation for sport and tradition,” says Max Secunda, Windsor’s director of equestrian operations and the event’s match director. “We are proud to once again host the highly anticipated Windsor Charity Polo Cup, and to be supporting three outstanding local charitable organizations.”

Selected by the Windsor membership, the beneficiaries for the 2026 event are Childcare Resources of Indian River, Crossover Mission and the Environmental Learning Center. All three charities selected offer programs to support the basic, educational and enrichment needs of underprivileged children, including community education on the importance of land preservation. While the Polo Cup raised $350,000 in 2022 and $400,000 in 2024, in 2026, the Windsor Foundation aims to significantly surpass its previous fundraising efforts.

“PNC is proud to continue our support of the Windsor Charity Polo Cup and its mission to create lasting change in the Vero Beach community,” said Cressman Bronson, PNC regional president for Southeast Florida. “This event enables us to contribute to organizations that protect our environment and empower the people who call it home.”

In addition to the thrill of world-class polo, the 2026 Windsor Charity Polo Cup will feature an array of interactive events and exhibitions for the entire family to enjoy. Highlights include an elegant fieldside luncheon for 650 guests, junior player match, themed tailgate competition, luxury automobile concours, and an exciting silent auction and raffle.

Corporate and luxury sponsors are quickly signing up, joining Windsor members who are generously supporting the event. Signature corporate and luxury brand sponsors include leading global private aviation group Vista, premier luxury car dealership Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi of Melbourne, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Tocqueville Asset Management, L.P., Justin Wine, Lewis Cellars, Casa Dragones and Vero Beach Magazine.

The Windsor Charity Polo Cup comes at an exciting time in the community’s evolution as Windsor embarks on its final phase of development with the debut of the North Village, a 47-acre enclave that will include 40 homes, new amenities, and an emphasis on wellbeing. Stretching along the Indian River Lagoon, the North Village will pay tribute to the existing homes on property while placing a heightened emphasis on sustainability and fostering a vibrant, enduring environment for years to come.

Tickets go on sale to the public Sept. 2, 2025. Sponsorships beginning at $6,000 are available for purchase now. Contact Jane Smalley at [email protected] or 772 388 8609.

For the latest information on the 2026 Windsor Charity Polo Cup, please visit the website at: windsorcharitypolocup.com.

About Windsor and the Windsor Charitable Foundation:

Windsor

Established in 1989, Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. In the early 1990s, W. Galen Weston and The Hon. Hilary M. Weston of Toronto, Canada visited South Florida in search of a winter home for themselves and their children. In Vero Beach they became enchanted by a property that over the next decades would become a cherished home, passion project and ultimately a critically acclaimed residential community. Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living. It offers public and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in various styles, including village homes, cottages and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services and sporting activities. windsorflorida.com

Windsor Charitable Foundation

The Windsor Charitable Foundation’s primary goal is to use the power of philanthropy to change people’s lives and improve the local community. The Foundation raises funds from within the Windsor community, and through fundraising events for the purpose of making grants to fund programs offered by local charitable organizations. Primarily, grants are awarded to support basic human needs such as food, shelter, assistance with disabilities and health issues, children’s education, medical research, protecting the environment and animal advocacy. In addition, the Foundation provides support to Windsor Properties and Club employees experiencing unforeseen hardship. windsorflorida.com/foundation

About the 2026 Presenting Sponsor and Event Beneficiaries:

PNC Bank

PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. pnc.com.

Childcare Resources of Indian River

Since 1994, Childcare Resources of Indian River (CCR) has been committed to promoting the highest quality early childhood education and development for economically challenged families. CCR is made up of three core programs: a National Association for the Education of Young Children-accredited early childhood school, a wellness and early intervention program, and professional learning opportunities for early educators. By combining multifaceted programming, a superior learning environment, and unparalleled expertise, CCR provides individualized support to every student, family, and educator it serves. The focus remains on helping children between the ages of six weeks and five years old thrive, while empowering families and early childhood educators to build a stronger foundation for lifelong success. childcareresourcesir.org

Crossover Mission

Crossover Mission empowers under-resourced youth, ages 11–24, to become successful adults by helping them break the cycle of poverty and build bridges of understanding across cultures. Founded in 2014, the organization serves young people facing financial hardship, academic challenges, emotional stress, and health risks. Programs include: 1. Healthy Kids – Basketball training, fitness, life skills, and mentoring. 2. Academic Mentoring – Personalized tutoring, advocacy, college/career prep and Independent Study. 3. Elite Training & Competitive Travel Basketball – High-level competition and collegiate sports prep. 4. Summer Leadership & Enrichment – Focused on summer growth and experiential learning. Through mentorship, Crossover Mission cultivates character, confidence, accountability, resilience, and opportunity. crossovermission.com

Environmental Learning Center

The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is a 64-acre nonprofit nature center in the Indian River Lagoon, dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering people of all ages to be active environmental stewards. Since 1988, ELC has provided hands-on, feet-wet learning experiences for thousands through field trips, camps, eco-tours, art exhibits, and sustainability programs. Open daily year-round, ELC connects people to nature in meaningful and lasting ways. With a focus on real-world impact and lifelong learning, the ELC is shaping the next generation of conservation leaders. The ELC is a place for students, parents/grandparents, nature lovers, or anyone who believes in a greener future. discoverelc.org