The Roadracing World Action Fund Inc.’s non-profit application has finally been officially approved by the I.R.S. , and the organization now has qualified tax exemption under Section 501(c)3 of the tax code, for contributions received since the date of incorporation, December 13, 2001.
The fund has reached $213,934, as new contributions continue to arrive.
Charles Beckman of Arizona wrote, “I am pleased to support your efforts to improve the safety of motorcycle racing, and am enclosing a donation of $1000 in memory of my son Jim Beckman, a motorcycle racing fan, and in honor of his friends Beth Bishop and Chris Hall.”
Donations in honor of injured WERA racer Papa Thiam include $75 from Laurence Koffy, and $100 from Shane and Dorina Clarke.
Frequent Action Fund contributor Marcus McBain donated another $100, saying that he “lost a bet.” McBain’s grand total is $2860 to date. Thomas Patch’s total has reached an even $1000 with his recent donation of $700. David Kopfinger added $26 to his former donations, bringing his total contribution to $151, and Grady Anderson’s new total is $150, as he added $50 to the pot.
Other recent donations include: Dan Lance, $1500; Phillips Motorsport Group Quarterly “Payback Time Charity Program” Team member Justus Standley, $100; John McLeod, $50; Mark Brereton, $15; Tracee Polcin, $10; and Dave Shumpert, $10.
Look for the complete, up-to-date list of contributors on the new Roadracing World Action Fund website, which will launch mid-November.
Summary of New Contributions Recently Posted:
Daniel Lance $1500 (services trade)
Charles Beckman $1000
Thomas Patch $700
Justus Standley $100
Marcus Mc Bain $100
Shane & Dorina Clarke $100
Laurence Koffy $75
Grady Anderson $50
John McLeod $50
David Kopfinger $26
Mark Brereton $15
Tracee Polcin $10
Dave Shumpert $10