Giving back to Ironman Communities
Frequently Asked Questions
Please make sure you check the FAQ for important information and answers to many of your questions!
When does online registration close for foundation slots?
- Slots will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and online registration will close once the foundation slots are sold-out and reach capacity. Check with the Real Time Entry Tracker at the top of the page, to see how many slots are remaining.
How do I register for the event via Ironman Community Foundation?
- All athletes will need to register online and pay in full via credit card. When spots are available, the registration link will appear at the top of this page. To register, click on the link to be taken to the registration form. Slots are $1000.00
My employer will match donations, how do I do this?
- Athletes will need to download, print and fill out the matching form below. Once complete, collect check(s)/money orders made out to NASCF and mail to:
NA Sports Community Foundation
P O BOX 235150
Encinitas, CA 92023-5150
The NASCF will match up to the donation portion of $424.00 USD.
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing and delivery.
NASCF Matching Form
What are the benefits?
- Athletes receive an entry into a sold-out Ironman event and a $424.00 tax-deductible relief.
Can I defer or transfer my 2010 community fund slot to 2011?
- Transfers and/or deferrals will NOT be permitted. Please review the partial refund/withdrawal policy below:
Withdrawal requests must be received in writing via E-mail to cfund@ironman.com. Without exception, all requests must be received on or before July 7th, 2010 to be eligible for a partial refund of $150.00 USD. Transfers or deferrals are NOT permitted.
When will I receive my tax letter?
- Tax letters will be sent to athletes and donors via E-mail at the end of each month. The letter will state the amount of the contribution. In the event that an athlete has secured matching donations through employer donors and received a refund for any and all part of the charitable donation amount, the tax receipt will reflect only the amount that is deductible under US law.
Where are the funds generated by the NA Sports Community Foundation spent?
- The funds collected for the events are put into a Foundation account and distributed in a couple of ways.
For each event all of our volunteer groups that support the event elect to have funds donated to charities of their choice. In 2009 we are donating anywhere from 50-75K to these various groups which range from local churches, youth athletic groups , to Boy & Girls club.
The other component is use of funds toward capital projects within a community so that Ironman has a more lasting impact in the area.
In Florida last year, 2008 (which was the 10th anniversary) – the Foundation funded the construction of a Lion’s Den’ hospital room at Bay Medical Center in conjunction with Companions in Courage: www.cic16.org/baymed-room.asp
In Lake Placid for our anniversary a Summer/ Winter rink/ sport court was built for use by community both as an ice rink in winter and multi-use court in summer.
In CDA we have contributed over 120K toward the newly completed Salvation Army Kroc Center.
In Canada there was probably our biggest project ever with a new indoor recreational facility which included running/ walking track and recreational facilities so families and community members can remain active throughout the year.
Since 2008 saw the 5-year anniversary in AZ – we are currently working with the City of Tempe and the Salt River Indian Community to establish their needs and an appropriate capital project within these communities that we can announce later this year.
