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Road Runners Club of Awmerica

EIN 38-2432591 · Traverse City, MI

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE THE CODE SECTION 501C3, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF: 1 PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING HEALTH, FITNESS, FAMILY RECREATION AND COMPETITION FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS IN THE COUNTIES OF GRAND TRAVERSE, KALKASKA, LEELANAU, ANTRIM AND BENZIE, THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OF RUNNING, RACE-WALKING, AND WALKING 2 PROMOTING AND CONDUCTING COMPETITIVE RACES OR OTHER RUNNING/WALKING EVENTS 3 EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AS TO THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF RUNNING AND WALKING 4 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS AND GRANTING OF EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMMUNITY GRANTS 5 PARTICIPATION IN AND/OR INSTITUTION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS RELATING TO ITS EXEMPT ACTIVITIES 6 MAINTAINING MEMBERSHIP IN THE ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501C3 OF THE CODE, AND 7 DOING ALL OTHER THINGS AND EXERCISING ALL CORPORATE POWERS

Income
$882,921
Spending
$940,922
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
2
Volunteers
156
Highest pay
$90,000, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $512,387 spent. BAYSHORE MARATHON: FOUNDED IN 1983 BY LOCAL RUNNING ENTHUSIASTS WHO WANTED TO SHARE THE BEAUTY OF THE GRAND TRAVERSE REGION AND THE OLD MISSION PENINSULA, THE BAYSHORE MARATHON HAS BECOME A MUST RUN FOR RUNNERS THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST AND BEYOND. MANY RUNNERS RETURN YEAR AFTER YEAR TO ENJOY THE SCENIC COURSES WHICH RUN ALONG THE SHORES OF BEAUTIFUL GRAND TRAVERSE BAY. BAYSHORE EVENTS FEATURE A 10K, HALF MARATHON AND FULL MARATHON. TO ENSURE A MORE ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE, THE NUMBER OF RUNNERS IN ALL THREE RACES IS LIMITED.
  2. $210,124 spent. All other events and programs throughout the year, including Farmland 5K, a Zombie Run, Summer Series Races, Membership Races, membership, and other running and walking events. These events and programs provide opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities to participate in regular exercise activities, thereby promoting an active lifestyle. TCTC provides support and motivation through membership, group runs, training programs, Jingle Bell Run, Frozen Foot Race, workshops and more.
  3. $91,870 spent. CHARITABLE GIFTS: TC TRACK CLUB IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING LOCAL SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS RELATED TO RUNNING. THROUGH THE EVENTS TRAVERSE CITY TRACK CLUB HOSTS, WE ARE ABLE TO GENEROUSLY GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY. TO DATE, THE AMOUNT WE HAVE GRANTED HAS EXCEEDED THE $2 MILLION MARK. SOME OF THE PAST RECIPIENTS INCLUDE: TRAVERSE CITY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD PROGRAMS, GRAND TRAVERSE AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, GRAND TRAVERSE ACADEMY, TART TRAILS INC., NORTH AMERICAN VASA, CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY HICKORY HILLS, MT. HOLIDAY, THE MUNSON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION'S CANCER PATIENT CARE NEEDS FUND, PENINSULA TOWNSHIP, THE GRAND TRAVERSE CONSERVATION DISTRICT, AND THE SEEDS ECOLOGY AND EDUCATION CENTERS. TRAVERSE CITY TRACK CLUB ALSO ESTABLISHED AN ENDOWMENT WITH THE GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AND THE NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE NMC FOUNDATION WHICH WILL FUND GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. SCHOLARSHIPS: THE TRAVERSE CITY TRACK CLUB IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FOR WHOM THE MISSION OF OUR ORGANIZATION IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THEIR LIVES THAT THEY RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THEIR TALENTS AND EXCEL IN HIGHER EDUCATION. THE SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM ANTRIM, BENZIE, GRAND TRAVERSE, KALKASKA, OR LEELANAU COUNTIES. THESE OUTSTANDING TCTC SCHOLARS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS UP TO $4,000 TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE NATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    Not 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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