New York Road Runners Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
87% goes to programs $4 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
New York Road Runners Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2008, with $132,675,753 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
156 West 56th St, New York, NY, 10019 EIN 13-2949483 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$132.7M
▲ 13.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$125.3M
Net assets
$101.1M
Employees
945
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $4 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For New York Road Runners Inc: 87% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For New York Road Runners Inc: 10 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For New York Road Runners Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For New York Road Runners Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.
What they do
Weekly programs and events:new york road runners' weekly in-person programs and events and virtual races on strava are dedicated to transforming the health and well-being of our communities through inclusive and accessible running experiences. these either free or low-cost programs and events allowed nyrr to impact communities in all five new york city boroughs and offered people of all ages and abilities the chance to be active on a regular basis while also connecting with their friends and neighbors in an engaging way. (continued on schdedule o) - our rising new york road runners youth events brought together youth across new york city and gave them an opportunity to be active in a fun and competitive setting while being introduced to the sport of running. throughout the year 12,580 youth participated in 27 free youth races at various distances, youth jamboree events, and kids field days. - nyrr striders, a free walking and fitness program, offered physical activity at 20 different neighborhood sites across the city for hundreds of older adults looking to lead a more active life and meet new people in their local community all in a safe space. - nyrr open run provided free weekly community-led runs/walks in 16 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs of nyc and in jersey city 52 weeks of the year, for a total of 747 open runs. this program is open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels, with thousands of participants. throughout the year, open run sites hosted special themed events, including volunteer appreciation runs in april, open run for an open mind events in may to celebrate mental health awareness month, pride runs in june, dog days of summer events in june and july to honor pet parents, hispanic heritage month runs in september, hot chocolate runs throughout the winter, black history month runs in february, and shamrock runs to coincide with st. patrick's day in march. through our weekly races, nyrr provided the path for runners from the nyc community, including athletes with disabilities, to come together week in and week out to run and achieve their personal fitness goals. more than 151,700 runners participated in 37 races throughout the year. new york road runners experienced high demand for these low-cost weekly events as we removed barriers to entry for more community participation.
Training, education and support programs:nyrr offers training, education, and support programs on demand to extend the benefits beyond race day and provide the community with greater fitness engagement opportunities. (continued on schedule o)nyrr's medical advisory council, composed of medical and health professionals in a variety of specialties serving on a volunteer basis provides advice and guidance to nyrr on medical and health issues related to nyrr's programs and events and the sport of running. youth programs - rising new york road runners is a free running-based youth program designed to make physical activity enjoyable and accessible for kids. the program provides a curriculum to schools, after-school programs, and community centers in nyc and nationwide that makes it easy for educators, parents, coaches, and community members to help youth develop the skills, confidence, and desire to stay active for life. during fiscal year 2025, the rising new york road runners program served 217,095 students nationwide, with over 107,900 based in nyc.- our rising new york road runners wheelchair training program is a free program for youth with physical disabilities, ages 6 to 21, that offers weekly training sessions, in-school resources, and competitive events on the road and track. during fy 2025, four members of this training program competed at the nationals held in july 2024 in hoover, alabama. - the rising new york road runners middle school running team program is a prescriptive ten-week, model for participating schools to implement the rnyrr curriculum with their students. participating schools
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $72.7M (FY2013) to $132.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $86.0MNet assets $101.1M
Operating margin
5.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$187.1M
Total liabilities
$86.0M
Net assets
$101.1M
Salaries & benefits
$38.2M
31% of expenses
Board members
23
23 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132,675,753▲13.7% | $125,309,248▲12.9% | $101,097,548▲7.0% | $187,130,100▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $116,664,989▲13.2% | $111,005,136▲13.3% | $94,454,738▲16.0% | $184,453,466▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $103,061,958▲21.2% | $97,995,428▲33.7% | $81,429,437▼1.3% | $166,319,928▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $85,041,605▲45.8% | $73,292,625▲54.9% | $82,489,957▲14.7% | $136,231,172▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $58,329,690▼44.4% | $47,328,099▼54.1% | $71,898,935▲59.8% | $110,639,204▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $104,850,571▼7.3% | $103,051,133▲3.1% | $44,981,361▼9.6% | $107,156,497▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $113,116,680▲14.8% | $99,966,234▲4.7% | $49,754,439▲31.8% | $104,968,923▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $98,575,384▲12.9% | $95,489,937▲7.6% | $37,742,982▲14.6% | $85,447,854▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $87,310,348▲8.2% | $88,751,028▲17.2% | $32,930,005▲8.1% | $74,816,415▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $80,685,770▼5.3% | $75,739,611▲4.3% | $30,453,437▲13.4% | $68,543,695▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $85,212,296▲17.2% | $72,626,923▲3.5% | $26,843,481▲53.9% | $63,010,160▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $72,718,321 | $70,153,147▲17.3% | $17,437,233▲26.2% | $54,957,562▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $59,827,684▲1.5% | $13,814,496▼22.5% | $43,440,732▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $58,925,359▲12.8% | $17,823,193▲1.8% | $39,710,279▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $52,226,065▲18.0% | $17,501,704▲15.4% | $41,217,749▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $44,273,791 | $15,167,993 | $39,294,290 | 990 |
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Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Robert T Simmelkjaer II — $593,128 (0.47% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert T Simmelkjaer II | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $593,128 |
| Jeanmarie Cooney | Chief Financial Off./asst. Treasurer | 40 | $378,824 |
| Ted Metellus | Chief Event Prod Officer & Race Dir. | 40 | $337,739 |
| Jeffery Carnevale | Svp, It & Information Officer | 40 | $337,577 |
| Erica Edwards-o'neal | Chief Diversity Officer | 40 | $332,471 |
| Christine Burke | Chief Commercial Officer | 40 | $328,453 |
| Samira Shah | Chief Legal Officer/asst. Secretary | 40 | $307,965 |
| Rodnell Workman | Svp, Marketing & Communications | 40 | $295,374 |
| Adrienne Lotson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Alice Vilma | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Amber Sabathia | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Cathy Lasry | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christopher Foster | Board Member Thru June 2024 | 1 | — |
| Cidra Sebastien | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dean Bell Vice Chairman | As of July 2024/board Member | 1 | — |
| Eu-gene Sung | Treasurer/board Member | 1 | — |
| George Hirsch | Chairman Emeritus/board Member | 1 | — |
| Jason Gorevic | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jed Laskowitz | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John Roberts | Board Member Thru June 2024 | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 45 Live Inc | Production of Race Broadcast | $3,273,507 |
| Stran Promotional Solutions | Youth Incentives and Race Products | $1,669,905 |
| Nyc Department of Finance | Street Permit and Nypd Traffic Fees | $1,571,728 |
| C2 Imaging LLC | Event Signage Printing and Installation | $1,369,064 |
| Evergreen Trading | Marketing Services | $1,268,725 |
Grants received · $3.7M total
80 grants to New York Road Runners Inc totaling $3.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $1.2M in FY2024
11 grants totaling $1.2M in FY2024. All grants made by New York Road Runners Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Armory Foundation | To sponsor a variety of educational program and track and field event | $566,500 |
| Fund For Public Schools Inc | Support for rising nyrr program of nyc public schools | $234,468 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | Contribution support for the conservation and operation of central park, which hosted 28 nyrr race events | $150,000 |
| Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Community Fund | Nyrr is a supporter of the greater harlem chamber of commerce's harlem community event and nyrr participates in senior programming and various youth activities for the attendees during the week-long event. | $75,000 |
| Ocean Breeze Park Alliance Inc | Sponsorship of usatf indoor/outdoor championships | $37,500 |
| Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Inc | General maintenance of the historic cross country running trail and its surrounding areas in van cortlandt park | $35,000 |
| City Parks Foundation Inc | Sponsorship for the 2024 cityparks play winter track meet and partnerships for parks: it's my park volunteer project donation and day of service donation (painting and cleaning throughout the park) | $18,000 |
| Total Applications LLC DBA Bibrave | Sponsorship for the 2024 take the lead retreat; a retreat for women and femme of color in the running industry | $15,000 |
| Go Nikki Go LLC | Contribution to support the creation of a documentary about nikki hiltz, a trans non-binary olympian runner | $10,000 |
| Harlem Run LLC | To sponsor the "harlem run house" that provided a running group to residents in harlem, new york | $10,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy Inc | Riverside park bench donation | $7,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is New York Road Runners Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. New York Road Runners Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-2949483, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is New York Road Runners Inc's EIN?
- New York Road Runners Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-2949483.
- How much revenue does New York Road Runners Inc report?
- New York Road Runners Inc reported $132,675,753 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of New York Road Runners Inc's spending goes to programs?
- New York Road Runners Inc spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does New York Road Runners Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades New York Road Runners Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does New York Road Runners Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on New York Road Runners Inc's latest Form 990 is $593,128, paid to Robert T Simmelkjaer II (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for New York Road Runners Inc (EIN 13-2949483) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.