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RACE DAY FOUNDATION INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 812762126 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE E60 · Health Care · Micro (<$100K) · www.racedayfoundation.org
revenue
$15K
expenses
$58K
net assets
$247K
employees
0
program ratio
96%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

THE RACE DAY FOUNDATION OFFERS TRANFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES TO DESERVING CHILDREN ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AT MORE THAN TWENTY EVENTS ANNUALLY. CHILDREN LIVING WITH CANCER, RARE DISEASE OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY,NO MATTER THE CHALLENGE OR LIFE CHANGING ILLNESS ARE WELCOME AT THE TRACK

profile · synthesized from sources

The Race Day Foundation provides experiential STEM education programs to K-12 students, using motorsports to inspire interest in engineering and automotive careers. The organization brings a McLaren 570S GT4 race car to school campuses for hands-on learning experiences, focusing on sparking motivation in underserved youth. Founded in 2016, it operates primarily in Southern California and serves children nationwide through its outreach initiatives.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Race Inspired
K-12 STEM education program featuring classroom presentations on motorsports engineering and career paths, followed by hands-on interaction with a McLaren 570S GT4 race car at school campuses
activities · 3

what they do

direct service · 3
  • Motorsport Experiences for Families with Illnesses
    Since 2008, RACE DAY FOUNDATION INC has provided in-person motorsport experiences to thousands of families living with life-changing illnesses, including neurofibromatosis (NF), across North America.
  • Recognition and Participation in Educational Events STEM Showcase & Expo Events
    The organization recognizes students for excellence in STEM engineering, such as 4th graders at Magnolia Elementary, and participates in or hosts College and Career Day events for students, like 5th graders at Poinsettia Elementary.
  • STEM Education and Outreach Programs
    RACE DAY FOUNDATION INC provides on-location STEM presentations and interactive experiences to K-12 students in San Diego County and Orange County, California, and across North America. These programs utilize a McLaren 570S GT4 race car to teach about race car engineering, design, and motorsport career paths, aiming to inspire students in STEM fields.
strategies · 5

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Community-Partnership Model for Program Delivery community-partnership_model unique to this org
    The organization leverages its connections within the automotive and racing community to form partnerships. These partnerships are crucial for delivering interactive and educational experiences to children, enhancing the reach and impact of their programs.
  • Customized Educational Integration unique to this org
    The organization customizes its programs to complement existing school science and engineering pathways or career day curricula. This ensures that their offerings are relevant and integrate seamlessly with established educational frameworks.
  • Experiential STEM Learning for Career Inspiration experiential_learning unique to this org
    The organization uses hands-on, experiential activities, particularly within the context of motorsports, to inspire and motivate K-12 students towards STEM careers. This approach aims to spark interest and provide hope by connecting educational content with real-world applications and potential career paths.
  • Nurturing Pivotal Developmental Moments childhood-development-moment unique to this org
    The organization believes in identifying and nurturing pivotal developmental moments during childhood. This approach is based on the theory that these moments are critical for shaping a child's future success.
  • Philanthropically-Funded Free Access free_programs_funded_by_philanthropy unique to this org
    The organization ensures that all its STEM experiences and events are offered free of charge to participants. This is made possible through funding from philanthropic investors, removing financial barriers to access for children and families.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$15K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$350%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$52K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$248K
Cash$248K
Investments$0
Liabilities$640
Net assets$247K
Liquid reserves51.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -64.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • BRIAN TILL — DIRECTOR
  • HAL O HANSON — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS MALONE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Children's Tumor Foundation Partner — Founder Jill Beck previously led the Racing4Research program for this organization.
  • Compass Racing Partner — Founder Jill Beck became team owner of Compass Racing in 2016.
  • Compass Racing Partner — Team that won the 2021 SRO America Indy 8-Hour, with Jill Beck (Race Day Founder) as team owner and Ashton Harrison as a driver.
  • Magnolia Elementary Partner — Partnered with for a STEM engineering recognition program.
  • Poinsettia Elementary Partner — Partnered with for a College and Career Day event.
  • The NASCAR Foundation Partner — Founder Jill Beck successfully led the winning campaign for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award for NF Hero and artist Jeff Hanson.
  • nonprofit, educational or corporate partner Partner — Organizations invited to partner with The Race Day Foundation to deliver interactive and educational experiences to children.