Run Fit
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 20% of its spending went to programs.
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 67 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
RunFit's mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults to engage in running at all levels as a means to a healthy, active and positive lifestyle. Our programs reach out forgotten young people in society; to give them a sense of believing in themselves. We strive to help them undesrtand that winning in life means trying your best, and never give up. RunFit develops awareness of a healthy lifestyle for the youth and their families in our community through running and healthy eating.
- Income
- $641,224
- Spending
- $558,458
- Spent on programs
- 20%
- Reserves
- -2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 59% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1520% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 67 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $29,438 spent. We have broaden our exposure for the number . of children that participated in RunFIt with the increased emphasis in combating childhood obesity within the Bernalillo Public Schools and Albuquerque Public Schools. With the coordinated efforts of Albuquerque Public Schools Foundation and RunFit, we have offered many disadvantage youth the chance to participate in running and racing events they would otherwise not have access. Parents have elso come out to assist and have now become involved as volunteers. Increased affiliation with High Schools and Private Schools in order to support their running teams and clubs.
- $13,185 spent. RunFit organizes events to benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research at The University of New Mexico
- $68,914 spent. Our program has reached beyond the track to donate to the New Mexico Natural History Museum, Barrett House, Presbyterian Ear Institute, Women to Be, Albuquerque Public Schools, Bosque School, Rio Rancho high school, and Brain Injury Alliance.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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