dt100race.com

Not sure if this is so much a scam as a very shifty organization... So I heard someone on a forum mention that they were going to race in the [DT100 Make-A-Wish](http://dt100race.com/) shift kart race. So... I investigated a little more closely. **Donations to make-a-wish are tax deductible** this is important info. Last year, the organization claimed to have raised $26,000. The address listed on the site is a private residence, last valued at ~$300,000. This would put his mortgage at ~$1500/month, and his income at around $60k/month. His income after taxes withheld would be ~$40k/year. (I'm not a tax guru, so these numbers are approximate). Now, here's where it gets hinky: DT100 is collecting payment information through a privately held site. For obvious reasons, I haven't attempted to "follow the money" yet. However, my suspicion is this: 1. DT100 collects non tax-deductible donations from private entrants into the race. 2. DT100 then donates these funds to the Make-A-Wish foundation, collecting his $26,000 tax deduction. 3. Even if he adjusts his income for the additional $26k/year, this still results in a net gain for him, saving him approximately $10k~$15k/year, which would raise his post-tax income from $40k up to ~$55k... that's a lot of extra walking-around money. Now, maybe this guy is doing things 100% legitimate, but this still smells funny. What do you guys think?