The IRONMAN Foundation was established in 2003 as a way for IRONMAN to leave a little piece of legacy behind in communities that hold IRONMAN events. The mission of the Foundation is: to leave IRONMAN’s legacy through philanthropy, voluntarism, and grant making; by supporting various athletic, community, education, health, human services, and public benefit non-profits organizations around the world.

The IRONMAN Foundation's Community Fund Program provides grant funding opportunities to non profit organizations in the communities where IRONMAN branded events are held.