Community Grant- US

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, education, health, human services, 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:

  1. section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code”), or
  2. 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 RACE DAY, with no exceptions.  Applications submitted after RACE DAY will result in a forfeit of your grant. 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

 

Organization Information


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.

501c3 non-profit organization
Other type of non-profit or tax-exempt organization
For-profit organization using funds for charitable purposes

Organization Type Required Documentation

Please upload your organization type's required documentation. Please note, if the proper documentation is not provided a grant will NOT be issued.

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

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: Description of how the funds will be used for charitable purposes on organization letterhead)

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.

Documents that will not be accepted 

  • 990s
  • W-9
  • Articles of Incorporation

 

STAFF INFORMATION

 

PROJECT INFORMATION

 

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. 

 

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Application Submission: All applications must include complete information for consideration. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
  3. Application Limitation: Organizations are restricted to submitting one grant application per event per year.
  4. 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.
  5. Grant Issuance and Communication: Grant checks will be issued 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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 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. 

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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