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About Us...
The Foundation
The Ride for the Heart Foundation (RHF) was formed with the goal of staging
motorcycle related fundraising events that will benefit heart related charities
while also promoting heart disease education, awareness and prevention.
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History
On June 5th and 6th, 2004 we held our first event, with the guidance of
the Iron Butt Association. Sixty-three riders finished the event and raised over
$22,000 that benefited heart-related charities. In April of 2005 we held our
second event with over 250 riders and raised $50,000. With the combined events
we have donated over $72,000 to both local and national charities including the
American Heart Association, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Loma Linda
Medical Center and the Arizona Heart Institute.
This year, 2006, our 1000 and 1500-mile rides held the first weekend in May
generated $43,000 with 230 riders.
The
success and overwhelming acceptance of this type of event by the riding
community encouraged us to continue with our charitable efforts. In
addition to its overwhelming acceptance and success, a personal objective also
drives the Foundation. Michael Moorhouse, RHF Executive Director, suffered
a heart attack in 2001 but survived thanks to medical advancements made possible
through ongoing research and education. In addition, knowing the warning
signs of a heart attack gave Michael an added edge to get medical attention
underway quickly as the heart attack began. This life-changing event
eventually initiated the Ride for the Heart Foundation and continues to fuel its
charitable and education efforts each day.
Giving
The Ride for the Heart Foundation donates funds
to the following worthy organizations:
American Heart Association
Arizona Heart Institute
Children's
Hospital of Orange County Heart Institute
Loma Linda International
Heart Institute
Board of Directors
Michael J. Moorhouse
Bill Davis
Ken Smith
Lilia Benjamin
Anita Broughton
Address
Ride for the Heart Foundation
1724 Hunsaker Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
Mailing Address
Ride for the Heart Foundation
P.O. Box 130216
Carlsbad, CA 92013
Deductibility of Donations
The Ride for the Heart Foundation, Inc. is recognized as a publicly
supported organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service
Code. As such, donors who contribute to the Foundation may deduct their
contributions as provided in Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers or gifts to the Foundation or for its use
are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the
applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106 and 2522 of the Code. Basically
what this means is as a donor you may contribute to The Ride for the Heart
Foundation, Inc. and take a tax deduction for that donation on their Federal
Income Tax return.
The Foundation staff is available to answer your questions
about donations to The Ride for the Heart Foundation, However, we are not
tax practitioners. You the donor should always seek the advice of an
appropriately qualified financial or legal professional when negotiating a major
donation.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss
tax deductibility of large donations in further detail.
Donations from individuals who are not U.S. residents or nationals may not be
tax-deductible — questions about such donations should be directed to a tax
professional. Donors living outside the United States should determine whether
there is a tax treaty or other law that would allow them to deduct a donation to
the Ride for the Heart Foundation from their income.
Federal Tax ID - 83-0410804
Ride for the Heart Foundation Bylaws
IRS Tax
Exempt Status Approval
We are a American Motorcyclist Association Chartered Promoter.
Revised 01/15/2008
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