Manchester Road Race Committee Inc
Manchester Road Race Committee Inc is a private foundation based in Manchester, Connecticut. Its charitable activity is tied to the annual Thanksgiving Day road race, which it says promotes community spirit and benefits an average of 15–20 charitable organizations each year.
Manchester Road Race Committee Inc at a glance
In short: Manchester Road Race Committee Inc gave $100K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,275
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,267
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $523,897
- +22.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Manchester Road Race Committee Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 192 East Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040
Phone: (860) 416-5681
Website: https://www.manchesterroadrace.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Manchester Road Race Committee Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Manchester High School ($22K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut; the state for the remaining 1% is not identified. The listed 2025 recipients include organizations in Manchester and Hamden, Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Manchester Road Race Committee Inc gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1186% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 736% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester High School Manchester, CT | Unrestricted | $21,500 |
| Lutz Children Museum Manchester, CT | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Rebuilding Together of Manchester Manchester, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Manchester Police Activity League Inc Manchester, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Manchester Adult and Continuing Education Manchester, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Manchester Community Emergency Response Team Manchester, CT | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| MARC Inc Manchester, CT | Unrestricted | $5,300 |
| The Manchester Sculpture Project Manchester, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| MHS Boys & Girls Outdoor Track & Field Manchester, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Hamden, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $523,897 | $696,013 | $612,323 | $100,275 | 16 | $100,275 | $12,004 | $13,622 |
| 2024 | $427,614 | $635,478 | $572,314 | $81,650 | 16 | $81,650 | $18,818 | $12,059 |
| 2023 | $357,483 | $542,469 | $556,971 | $69,100 | 11 | $69,100 | $9,301 | $11,535 |
| 2022 | $369,829 | $574,977 | $478,993 | $7,800 | 1 | $7,800 | $47,568 | $12,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Manchester Road Race Committee Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The committee’s 2023 filing describes its direct charitable activity as an annual Thanksgiving Day road race intended to promote and enhance community spirit. Its 2025 grants include unrestricted support for schools, community organizations, and other charitable recipients.
One 2025 grantee, TLC Foundation Inc, received $1,500. The foundation describes its own mission as providing a safe, nurturing home environment for adolescents who cannot stay at home because of family disruption, parent-child conflict, or an unsuitable home environment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the committee made 16 grants totaling $100,275. Grants ranged from $625 to $21,500, with a median of $5,000. Listed recipients include Manchester High School ($21,500), Lutz Children Museum ($12,000), Rebuilding Together of Manchester ($10,000), Manchester Police Activity League Inc ($10,000), Manchester Adult and Continuing Education ($10,000), and TLC Foundation Inc ($1,500). The listed grants were described as unrestricted.
The committee states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tris Carta as President, Paul Gibson as Treasurer, and Jack Leonard as Secretary. Directors listed are Irene Smith, Rick Dyer, Dani Kennedy, and Lance Morgan.
Manchester Road Race Committee Inc is led by Tris Carta, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tris Carta
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dani Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irene Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Morgan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Dyer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Leonard
Secretary
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Gibson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Road Race Committee Inc
How much does Manchester Road Race Committee Inc give each year?
Manchester Road Race Committee Inc gave $100K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 16 grants.
What is Manchester Road Race Committee Inc's typical grant size?
Manchester Road Race Committee Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,267, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Manchester Road Race Committee Inc give grants?
Manchester Road Race Committee Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, CT (13 grants).
Does Manchester Road Race Committee Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Manchester Road Race Committee Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Manchester Road Race Committee Inc's largest grantees?
Manchester Road Race Committee Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Manchester High School ($21,500), Lutz Children Museum ($12,000) and Rebuilding Together of Manchester ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Manchester Road Race Committee Inc?
Manchester Road Race Committee Inc reported $524K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Manchester Road Race Committee Inc fund?
The committee’s 2023 filing describes its direct charitable activity as an annual Thanksgiving Day road race intended to promote and enhance community spirit. Its 2025 grants include unrestricted support for schools, community organizations, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Manchester Road Race Committee Inc?
Manchester Road Race Committee Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check manchesterroadrace.com for any change to that policy.
What is Manchester Road Race Committee Inc's EIN?
Manchester Road Race Committee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1051527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Manchester Road Race Committee Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Manchester Road Race Committee Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/manchester-road-race-committee-inc-morg_2312cc29bb804edbbbc012c34d828418
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