Submissions are now open for local charitable organizations to participate in "Winsday" presented by Resolute Racing on Wednesday, April 29, part of Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs.
In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, "Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good" will continue to be a special day dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations.
Up to 50 area nonprofit organizations are invited to join the Winsday celebration. By participating, organizations have a unique opportunity to fundraise, unlock cash prizes, network with community partners and amplify its mission to a wider audience - all at no cost. Selected organizations will receive a unique ticket link to distribute to supporters. For every box seat ticket sold through the links, Churchill Downs will donate $5 to that organization, directly contributing to their vital funding and benefiting their incredible work.
"'Winsday' makes a direct impact on the lives of many across Louisville and the Kentuckiana region," said Claire Simms, senior director of corporate social responsibility at Churchill Downs Incorporated. "Churchill Downs is thrilled to partner with the Community Foundation of Louisville again for this incredible celebration of the pivotal role nonprofits play in our community."
Individual box seats start at $39 and can be purchased in complete boxes of six and eight seats.
Winsday provides participating nonprofits with multiple ways to raise funds, including special cash prizes and increasing awareness for their organization on race day.
Eligible nonprofit organizations may register to be a part of "Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good" at www.cflouisville.org/events/winsday.
Registration will close at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 21 and a live drawing will be held Friday, Jan. 23 to choose the 50 participating organizations. Ticket sales links unique to each of the 50 registered nonprofits will be issued by Friday, Feb. 13.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Organizations that are IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charities and serve or have headquarters in Jefferson, Shelby, Oldham, Spencer, or Bullitt counties in Kentucky or Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana may participate.
- Schools and churches with valid IRS documentation or a federal EIN are eligible.
- Programs or projects with a fiscal sponsor must register under their 501(c)(3) sponsor, provide the EIN, and proof of sponsorship.
- 509(a)(3) supporting organizations must state their designation (Type I, II, or III) and may need to provide extra documentation.
- Private non-operating foundations are not eligible.
- Nonprofits that participated in 2025 are not eligible for 2026 but can reapply in 2027. View last year's nonprofit participants.
