The Ironman Foundation Inc
The Ironman Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Tampa, Florida. It supports nonprofit initiatives through grant funding and volunteerism in IRONMAN race communities, with programs connected to IRONMAN, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, and UTMB events.
The Ironman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ironman Foundation Inc gave $348K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $348,299
- -24.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,439
- -40.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,539
- Total assets
- $10,200,549
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ironman Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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For Volunteerism Grants, contact the Volunteer Director for the specific event. The filing says applications for both grant programs are made through the foundation’s website annually; Community Grants are limited to select race communities.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3407 W Dr Mlk Jr Blvd 100, Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: (813) 868-5940
Website: https://ironmanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from The Ironman Foundation Inc
Community Fund Volunteer Grants
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Amount
Varies by location
Deadline
Deadline not published
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation (FHSPSF) Partnership Grant
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Varies
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Deadline not published
IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund
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Varies by grant round
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Ironman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Destination Madison Foundation DBA Madison Area Sports Commission ($38K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 125 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as taking place in race communities around the world and says Community Grants support organizations in select North American and international race communities. In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 13% to Georgia, 11% to Wisconsin, 8% to Texas, and 7% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ironman Foundation Inc gives
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2020) to $824K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $348K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Destination Madison Foundation DBA Madison Area Sports Commission Madison, WI | Support Specific Charitable Programs | $37,500 |
| Ethan Schuster Memorial Fund for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health (Grea Tampa, FL | Support Specific Charitable Programs | $33,428 |
| Walker County Government Lafayette, GA | Support Specific Charitable Programs | $32,000 |
| Salt River Comm Children's Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Support Specific Charitable Programs | $25,000 |
| LYDIA8 Kailuakona, HI | Support Specific Charitable Programs | $20,576 |
| Greater Augusta Sports Council Augusta, GA | Support Specific Charitable Programs | $14,900 |
| Interfaith of the Woodlands The Woodlands, TX | Support Specific Charitable Programs | $14,500 |
| Boy Scout Troop 491 Tampa, FL | Support Specific Charitable Programs | $12,750 |
| University of the Nations Tampa, FL | Support Specific Charitable Programs | $12,500 |
| 1 Better Chris Nikic Foundation Tampa, FL | Support Specific Charitable Programs | $12,146 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,200,549 | $3,118,070 | $2,701,391 | $348,299 | 28 | $542,543 |
| 2023 | $9,446,547 | $3,014,154 | $3,323,761 | $460,551 | 22 | $325,087 |
| 2022 | $8,913,811 | $3,635,775 | $3,189,524 | $823,612 | 47 | $296,785 |
| 2021 | $9,463,048 | $2,918,187 | $2,915,552 | $299,815 | 23 | $346,751 |
| 2020 | $8,345,444 | $2,254,201 | $1,644,820 | $93,500 | 5 | $183,117 |
| 2019 | $7,697,370 | $3,334,663 | $3,253,659 | $820,082 | 44 | $265,683 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to leave IRONMAN’s legacy through philanthropy, volunteerism, and grantmaking, supporting athletic, community, education, health, human services, and public-benefit nonprofit organizations around the world. Its website says its Community Grant Program gives priority to organizations or projects that provide resources for children to swim, bike, and run.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Greater Augusta Sports Council says it works to attract, create, and support sporting activities to enhance the quality of life and economic well-being of its community. The Washington County School District Foundation says it serves the schools and students of Washington County. Challenged Athletes Foundation says it supports people with physical disabilities in pursuing active lifestyles through fitness and competitive athletics.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $348,299. Grants ranged from $5,050 to $37,500, with a median of $9,539. The largest awards included $37,500 to Destination Madison Foundation, $33,428 to the Ethan Schuster Memorial Fund for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health, $32,000 to Walker County Government, and $25,000 to Salt River Community Children’s Foundation. The filing described the purposes of these grants as supporting specific charitable programs.
The foundation describes two grant programs in its 2024 filing. Its Volunteerism Grant Program provides donations to organizations with a volunteerism component; the filing says awards typically range from $100 to $5,000 and organizations may apply annually through an application on the foundation’s website. Its Community Grant Program provides larger donations intended to make an impact in a community; the filing says awards typically range from $1,000 to $40,000 and organizations may also apply annually through the website. The website says Community Grants are available in select race communities. For Volunteerism Grants, it directs community organizations to contact the Volunteer Director for the relevant event to learn more and apply.
The website also describes youth initiatives including Swim Ready, Bikes For Kids, and IRONKIDS scholarships. These provide resources and opportunities for youth in race communities; the available information does not describe them as grant programs for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shane Facteau as president, Nick Paskiewicz as secretary, Johnny O’Brien, Julie Moss, and Elizabeth Wood as board members, and Audra Tassone-Indeck as executive director.
The Ironman Foundation Inc is led by Shane Facteau, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shane Facteau
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audra Tassone-Indeck
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Moss
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnny O'Brien
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Paskiewicz
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Wood
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lew Friedland (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah Hartmann (2019–2021) — Exiting Executive Director
- Former: Dave Orlowski (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Johnston (2019–2020) — President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Ironman Foundation Inc
How much does The Ironman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ironman Foundation Inc gave $348K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $461K across 22 grants.
What is The Ironman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ironman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,539, and its average grant was $12,439, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Ironman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ironman Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (13%) and Wisconsin (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (16 grants) and Conroe, TX (2 grants).
Does The Ironman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Ironman Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Specific Charitable Programs" (28 grants).
Who are The Ironman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ironman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Destination Madison Foundation DBA Madison Area Sports Commission ($37,500), Ethan Schuster Memorial Fund for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health (Grea ($33,428) and Walker County Government ($32,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ironman Foundation Inc?
The Ironman Foundation Inc reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does The Ironman Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to leave IRONMAN’s legacy through philanthropy, volunteerism, and grantmaking, supporting athletic, community, education, health, human services, and public-benefit nonprofit organizations around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ironman Foundation Inc?
For Volunteerism Grants, contact the Volunteer Director for the specific event. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ironman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ironman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1172979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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