Racing for Kids
To use the popularity of motorsports to bring public attention and funding to the health care needs of children
Racing for Kids at a glance
In short: Racing for Kids gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,679
- -63.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,840
- -81.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,840
- Total assets
- $118,332
- -36.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Racing for Kids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation ($13K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Racing for Kids gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $128K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation Detroit, MI | General Support | $13,000 |
| Ascension St John Providence Foundations Detroit, MI | General Support | $6,679 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118,332 | $311,746 | $360,080 | $19,679 | 2 |
| 2023 | $184,863 | $249,174 | $289,894 | $53,565 | 1 |
| 2022 | $203,478 | $437,286 | $391,844 | $127,744 | 5 |
| 2021 | $157,956 | $396,305 | $333,724 | $90,170 | 4 |
| 2020 | $95,970 | $220,496 | $218,817 | $11,208 | 4 |
About Racing for Kids
Based on IRS filings
Racing for Kids is a public charity focused on Health, based in Harbor Springs, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $118K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Racing for Kids is led by J. Patrick Wright, Treasurer, Secretary & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Patrick Wright
Treasurer, Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William W. Pinsky MD
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert P. Buhl
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Racing for Kids
How much does Racing for Kids give each year?
Racing for Kids gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $54K across 1 grant.
How large is Racing for Kids?
Racing for Kids reported $118K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $312K.
What is Racing for Kids?
Racing for Kids is a public charity focused on Health, based in Harbor Springs, MI. It holds $118K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Racing for Kids operate?
Racing for Kids has awarded grants in Indiana, Michigan.
What is Racing for Kids's EIN?
Racing for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3457448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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