Wharf To Wharf Race Incorporated

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Public Charity
Capitola, CaliforniaSmallEIN: 770061106
Track and Field TeamsYouth Development ProgramsHigh Schools

Wharf to Wharf Race Inc. is the official site for the annual Wharf to Wharf 6‑mile race and Little Wharf 3‑Miler in Santa Cruz/Capitola, CA. The nonprofit site documents its mission to support youth track and field, publishes scholarship and grant awards, and provides race registration and results.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

A local California youth track‑and‑field program or high school athletic department (small to mid sized), especially those in the Santa Cruz/Capitola area.

Good Fit

  • Located in the same state and county as prior recipients (local CA organizations).
  • Programs that directly support youth track and field or high‑school athletics.
  • Request sizes in the foundation’s observed grant range (roughly $5,000–$32,500).
  • Existing local relationships or prior informal contact with the race organization or board members.

Geography

Restrictive

Observed grants are entirely within California, concentrated in the Santa Cruz area; the latest year funded recipients in a single state only.

Recipient Variety

Moderate

The latest year shows 11 distinct recipients (a mix of high schools and a local track club), with most recipients repeated from the prior year, indicating a moderate but focused recipient set for a small local funder.

New Applicants

Moderate

Behavior shows some turnover (one new grantee in 2023) but mostly repeat awards; there are no formal application guidelines flagged in the signals, so new entrants appear possible but selection is likely relationship‑ or reputation‑driven.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026