River City Running Club
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What it says it does
To promote health, fitness, and community well-being through organized running and related activities
- Income
- $199,081
- Spending
- $223,174
- Reserves
- 2.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Highest pay
- $13,961, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $32,192 spent. The Hixon Forest Fall 50 Races: Hosted a series of trail running races in Hixon Forest, including 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K distances, designed to encourage outdoor physical activity and stewardship of local natural resources. The event served 580 participants and required coordination with land managers, volunteers, and safety personnel.
- $59,301 spent. The La Crosse Wisconsin Half and Full Marathon Races: Organized and conducted an annual half marathon and full marathon event open to the public to promote endurance fitness and community engagement. The event served 1,093 participants and included course management, volunteer coordination, safety services, and participant support.
- $10,089 spent. Firecracker 4 Mile Race: Organized a community road race celebrating local fitness and wellness, providing a short-distance running event accessible to runners of varying experience levels. The event served 420 participants and emphasized community participation and healthy activity.
Source: Form 990EZ 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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(3) charitable organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 1976.
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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