Community Grant - North America

The mission of The IRONMAN Foundation is to make a positive and lasting impact through the provision of grant funding and volunteerism. This commitment is realized by offering support to a diverse range of charitable organizations worldwide, including areas such as athletics, community, health, and public benefit.

Who Can Apply:
To achieve its mission, The IRONMAN Foundation extends financial support to programs aligned with its goals. These programs may be initiated by organizations falling under either:

section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or
organizations not covered by section 501(c)(3) of the Code but that use grant funding for the specified charitable mission.

The IRONMAN Foundation will make decisions regarding grant proposals based upon the needs and programs of the applicant and their alignment with the mission and purposes of The IRONMAN Foundation.

Disqualifiers:

Grants will not be awarded to applications seeking funds for any private person or group of persons.
Grants will not be awarded to applications seeking funds for any direct or indirect expenditures for lobbying or political activities.

The IRONMAN Foundation does not intend to benefit, through its funding or support, any private person or group of persons. In addition, the IRONMAN Foundation does not intend to make any direct or indirect expenditures for lobbying or political activities.

Applications must be completed by the date that appears next to the event name in the event selection section. If your event is not in the dropdown window, please note that your application has closed.

The IRONMAN Foundation will not provide a copy of your application after submission. Please save a copy of your application prior to submitting it.

APPLICATION

Please Select Event:

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Organization Name:

Organization Mailing Address 1:

Organization Mailing Address 2:

Organization City:

Organization State:

Organization Zip:

Organization Country:

Organization Contact First Name:

Organization Contact Last Name:

Organization Contact Title:

Organization Contact Phone Number:

Organization Contact E-mail Address:

Please provide your organization’s name as it should appear on the grant check:

If you would like the check mailed to a different address than the organization address, please provide that information below. If you are a school and will not be in session around the time you submit your grant application, please provide a different address that can best receive your grant.

Check Mailing Address 1:

Check Mailing Address 2:

Check Mailing City:

Check Mailing State:

Check Mailing Zip/Postal Code:

What is your organization type?:

US 501c3 non-profit organization

Canadian Registered Charity

Other type of non-profit or tax-exempt organization

For-profit organization using funds for charitable purposes

Organization EIN Number or Canadian Charity Registration Number:

Organization Type Required Documentation

Please upload your organization type's required documentation. Please note, if the proper documentation is not provided, your organizaiton will NOT be elegible to receive grant funding.

1) US 501c3 non-profit organization (DOCUMENT: IRS Letter of Determination or IRS Affirmation Letter)

2) Canadian registered charity (Document: Canadian Notification of Registration)

2) Other type of non-profit or tax-exempt organization (DOCUMENT: IRS Letter of Determination or IRS issued Government Information Letter)

3) For-profit organization that will use funds for charitable purposes (DOCUMENT: Formal letter on your organization letterhead with description of how the funds will be used for charitable purposes)

Proper documentation must be provided by RACE DAY, with no exceptions. If you are unsure if your document is correct, please reach out to your Volunteer Director prior to submitting your application.

Examples of documents that will NOT be accepted: 990s, W-9, Articles of Incorporation, State Level documentation.

Upload documentation as described above. Please include organization name in document file name.:

Organization Website URL or Social Page:

What category best describes your organization?:

If other please share what category you would use to describe your organization:

What geographic area does your organization serve?:

What is the purpose/mission of your organization?:

STAFF INFORMATION

Chief Executive Name and Title:

Number of Full-Time Employee Staff:

Number of Part-Time Employee Staff:

GRANT INFORMATION

What is your total project budget amount?:

Amount Requested from the IRONMAN Foundation:

Please provide a brief budget narrative for expected expenses for the project. (2-5 Sentences):

How would your organization utilize this grant? (3-10 Sentences):

What is the timeline in which these funds would be used?:

What is your anticipated outcome from this grant? (3-10 Sentences):

Please provide three goals you hope to achieve through the execution of your project.:

How many people would be impacted by this grant?:

How would this grant further your organization’s mission? (2-3 Sentences):

What are some of your organization’s most notable accomplishments? (2-5 Sentences):

Please list any previous support you have received from the IRONMAN Foundation.:

What other financial or in-kind support is your organization receiving for its proposal if any?:

Please provide any additional information you deem pertinent to your request.:

By entering my full name below, I affirm that the information provided in the application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Name of Authorized Representative Completing Application:

GRANT TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please note, submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Each application undergoes a rigorous review process, and only a limited number of proposals will be awarded grants. If selected, the grant to your organization from the IRONMAN Foundation is made solely for the purpose(s) described above. The donation of the grant is contingent upon your acknowledgement and acceptance of the following Grant Terms & Conditions:

Recipient Organization: The funds shall be exclusively donated to the organization or agency specified in the application. No assignment, transfer, or encumbrance in favor of any other party will be recognized.
Application Submission: All applications must include complete information for consideration. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
Application Limitation: Organizations are restricted to submitting one grant application per event per year.
Reprocessing and Administrative Costs: In the event of a grant needing reprocessing due to incorrect application information, an administrative cost of $50 will be deducted from the initial grant amount. A third request for reprocessing will be declined, leading to the loss of grant funds.
Grant Issuance and Communication: The IRONMAN Foundation will do its best to issue grant checks within 45 days of the scheduled race date. Grantees should allow up to 60 days after the race for postal delivery. It is the grantee’s responsibility to notify The IRONMAN Foundation within 90 days of the race date if the grant check is not received and reissuance is requested. The IRONMAN Foundation will consider such requests up to 120 days from the race date. Failure to notify within this specified timeframe will result in the grant becoming void, and reissuance will not be considered. Timely communication is essential for efficient processing and addressing any unforeseen issues during delivery.
Void Check and Timeframe: The grant check is void after 90 days. Failure to cash the check within this period will result in the non-issuance of a new check.
Publicity Rights: As a condition of receipt, grant recipient grants permission to The IRONMAN Foundation to publicize their organization, including organization name, logo, and other materials about the organization for promotional, publicity, marketing, and/or organizational purposes.

By clicking the "I Agree" button below, I have permission to act on behalf of my organization and confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to comply with the Grant Terms & Conditions set forth by The IRONMAN Foundation. Violation of any terms may result in the loss of grant funds.

I Agree:

Additionally, I affirm and commit to the following terms and conditions in connection with the grant:

I acknowledge that the grant allocated to our organization is intedded solely for the purpose(s) outlined in the application and to use the funds solely for the stated purposes.

I Agree:

I agree to repay any portion of the grant that is not used for the stated purpose(s).

I Agree:

I agree to maintain program and financial records. These records shall be sufficiently detailed and accessible to verify expenditures and activities associated with the utilization of this grant.

I Agree:

I agree to provide formal acknowledgement of the grant from The IRONMAN Foundation.

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I agree to complete the Grant Report provide by the IRONMAN Foundation within six months of grant receipt.

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