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Partnerships

Education and sports have the power to transform communities.

"Group 1001 and our subsidiaries have a strong commitment to service and community transformation. Education and sports initiatives, coupled with impactful partnerships, allow Group 1001 to improve lives through positive change in our communities."

— Dan Towriss, CEO & President, Group 1001

Andretti Autosport

Bringing brand awareness through the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and leveraging an aligned mission to educate and inspire STEM careers in racing. Group 1001 and Andretti have teamed up, showcasing brands including Gainbridge and Delaware Life while growing a collaborative business network. The No. 26 Gainbridge Honda is piloted by second-generation racer and INDYCAR standout Colton Herta who took the partnership to victory lane at three races in 2021 and got back in the winner’s circle in 2024. The 2024 season is Herta's sixth season and fourth carrying the Gainbridge brand. Marcus Ericsson pilots the No. 28 Delaware Life and proudly wears the Delaware Life brand.

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Big Machine Music City Grand Prix presented by Gainbridge

In 2024, Gainbridge® became the presenting sponsor of the IndyCar’s season-ending Big Machine Music City Grand Prix presented by Gainbridge®. Nashville is home to Gainbridge’s IndyCar driver, Colton Herta, who pilots the No. 26 Gainbridge Honda for Andretti Global. This partnership helps us create lasting positive change in the community as 48 Nashville elementary school students will participate in a STEM workshop and then tour the racetrack with our STEM partners at the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.

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Billie Jean King Cup

The Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge® is the women’s World Cup of Tennis. Previously known as the Fed Cup, it is the largest annual international team competition in women’s sports. Together with the International Tennis Federation (ITF)’s Advantage All program, which aims to inspire and empower women on and off the court, Gainbridge’s strategic partnership with the Billie Jean King Cup supports the goal of equivalent prize money for men and women in the World Cup of Tennis, bringing more awareness to women’s sports as well as providing a means to address equality in pay for women’s sports prize awards.

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Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark became a Gainbridge® ambassador in March of 2024 while completing a record-breaking career at Iowa. Her signing coincided with Gainbridge® announcing a first-of-its-kind financial product, ParityFlex™, designed for and by women. Clark was then drafted No. 1 overall in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. Clark made the All-Star Game and setting the all-time rookie assist record in 2024. She joined the Gainbridge® roster of athletes, which includes 39-time Grand Slam Champion Billie Jean King and 72-time LPGA Tour winner Annika Sörenstam, to promote ParityFlex™ and other products available on the Gainbridge® platform.

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DUPR

In 2024, Delaware Life and DUPR announced a long-term partnership dedicated to driving growth and innovation in pickleball. Delaware Life is the exclusive presenting sponsor of DUPR, pickleball’s leading data and technology platform. DUPR’s proprietary global rating system evaluates player performance based on match results to generate a real-time, reliable, and accurate assessment of a player’s skill level to provide a unifying language for the sport across age, gender, and location. Together, the organizations are partnering to drive grassroots pickleball engagement across the United States.

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Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation

Empowering communities with clean, safe places for underserved youth to play, learn, and grow. Since 2018, Group 1001 and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF) have combined efforts to build 16 Youth Development Parks and install 16 STEM Centers nationwide. Group 1001 employees have joined CRSF to host and volunteer for four Community Enhancement Projects. CRSF and Group 1001 have impacted 91,951 youth in their joint effort to promote active lifestyles and educational opportunities.

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Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

Gainbridge® is a Founding Partner of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. Gainbridge® has been involved from the first year at the Miami International Autodrome, which is the circuit at the site of Hard Rock Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins. Gainbridge® is also the presenting sponsor of the North Campus where there is a fan-facing activation space. In 2024, the Gainbridge® Bar included a specialty Pineapple Mojito called The Fast Break, a reference to a financial product sold on the Gainbridge® platform. Gainbridge® also has branding throughout the track. In 2024, over 275,000 people attended race weekend and 71 million viewers watched the race around the world, which is the most for a U.S.-based F1 race.

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Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Gainbridge® became the naming rights partner of the arena in downtown Indianapolis in 2021. Gainbridge Fieldhouse is the home of the Indiana Pacers of the NBA and the Indiana Fever of WNBA along with countless other events including concerts, comedy shows, and major sporting events like the NCAA basketball tournament. In 2024, Gainbridge Fieldhouse hosted the NBA All-Star Game and in 2025, the arena will play host to the WNBA All-Star Game. Group 1001 uses Gainbridge Fieldhouse for premium hospitality and to build brand awareness in Indiana and nationwide.

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Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana

A proud partner of Group 1001, Gleaners Food Bank distributed nearly 100 million meals in 2023. As a leader in the fight against hunger in Indiana, Gleaners is focused on providing nutritious food to hungry residents through programs and partnerships. Group 1001 supports Gleaners in eliminating food insecurity and contributing volunteer hours to sustain operations.

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Habitat for Humanity of Boone County

Since 1984, Habitat for Humanity of Boone County has built, rehabilitated, or repaired over 70 houses in neighborhoods all across Boone County. Shelter is a basic human need, and Habitat for Humanity strives to achieve its goal of eliminating substandard housing by making decent, sustainable, and affordable housing a reality for all.

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International Motor Sports Association

In October 2024, Gainbridge® announced a partnership with the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) to bring STEM curriculum to high school students in select IMSA race markets beginning in 2025. Students in each market will also have the opportunity to experience real-world applications of what they have learned by visiting local IMSA events and hearing from team engineers, drivers, manufacturers, corporate partners, and IMSA officials. This furthers Gainbridge®'s commitment to transforming communities through sports and education.

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Indiana Sports Corp

Hosting world-class events to drive economic vitality, facilitate a vibrant community with civic pride, garner national and international media attention, and create opportunities for youth. Indiana Sports Corp, a not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1979 as the nation's first sports commission. Our partnership supports the Indiana Sports Corp's Inspiring Sports youth programs which positively impacts thousands of underserved kids each year through clinics, grants, and curriculum-based programs that teach valuable life skills and the importance of health activity.

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Indianapolis 500

Since 2019, Gainbridge® has been the Presenting Sponsor of the Indianapolis 500 and as the Official Annuity and Life Insurance Partner. As Gainbridge® continues to expand, its association with one of sports’ most historic venues provides a key platform for brand recognition and customer acquisition. Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the oldest continually operating racetrack in the United States and is known as the Racing Capital of the World. It is the world’s largest sports seating facility and hosts the largest single-day sporting event in the world. In 2024, a record of over 330,000 people attended race.

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Indy Women in Tech

Inspiring women and girls of all ages to pursue STEM related careers through mentoring, financial support, and education. Indy Women in Tech has also designed a comprehensive and innovative approach, by partnering with multiple local organizations, to help women enter, re-enter or transition into the tech workforce. The education and training program, launched in May of 2017, strives to help women obtain and finance the necessary training, education, and mentoring to succeed in a tech-related career.

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Pacers Foundation Inc.

Dedicated to improving the quality of life of youth in the state of Indiana and motivating them to become involved in community activities, take their education seriously, set personal goals, actualize their dreams, and take responsibility for their own lives and neighborhoods.

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Parity

In 2022, Group 1001 became a major stakeholder in Parity. Parity is a sports marketing and sponsorship platform focused squarely on professional women athletes. Minority-founded in 2020, Parity’s mission is to close the gender income and opportunity gap in professional sports. We do that through high-impact campaigns and collaborations between brands, women athletes, and their fans. Parity works with 1,000+ athletes across 80+ sports, from archery to weightlifting.

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Rev Racing

Focused on developing female and minority drivers and pit crew members in the NASCAR development series for future competition at NASCAR’s highest levels, Rev Racing seeks to obtain the highest quality applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers and industry professionals. This sponsorship allows us to facilitate a heightened level of athlete development and expand avenues for national series participation. In 2024, Nick Sanchez drove the No. 2 Gainbridge Chevrolet to victory lane at Daytona International Speedway on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

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Spire Motorsports

Group 1001 companies Gainbridge and Delaware Life teamed up with Spire Motorsports in 2023 on the NASCAR Cup Series, the highest level of the sport. In 2024, Corey LaJoie drove the No. 7 Gainbridge Chevrolet Camaro and Carson Hocevar drove the No. 77 Delaware Life Chevrolet Camaro. The partnership is an opportunity for Group 1001 to build brand awareness and host business partners and prospects at races in different markets throughout the country. In 2024, both drivers raced in the historic Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

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The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican

Group 1001 has a long-standing relationship with the LPGA Tour dating back to 2017. Currently, the tournament is named in honor of Hall of Fame LPGA Tour golfer, Annika Sorenstam, a 72-time winner. The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican in Belleaire, Florida is the penultimate event of the LPGA season. Sponsoring the LPGA event is a vehicle to create positive change in the community, build brand awareness, and continue our commitment to women’s sports. In 2024, Gainbridge® committed to a $300,000 donation over three years to Fairways to Leadership, a program aimed at changing the face of leadership through the power of golf.

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USA Lacrosse

Gainbridge® became the presenting sponsor of USA Lacrosse’s SheCompetes program in 2024. SheCompetes is a forum to bring together young women and successful business leaders from Indianapolis to take part in educational sessions as well as spark lifelong mentorship connections. The SheCompetes program is part of the inaugural USA Lacrosse Experience, an event featuring the best the sport has to offer, in the heart of downtown Indianapolis in October. Gainbridge® and Group 1001 brands will have branding and digital marketing opportunities at the event and with USA Lacrosse.

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