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Road Runners Club of America

EIN 74-2029484 · San Antonio, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote long-distance running as a competitive sport and a healthy lifelong exercise. The club organizes road and trail races throughout the City of San Antonio and surrounding area. The club also provides training programs throughout the year to encourage running. CPR/AED and First Aid Training and Certification are offered to Certified Coaches and specific volunteers working in the kids' program.

Income
$396,463
Spending
$307,799
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
25.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
0
Volunteers
326

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

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $212,945 spent. Throughout the year the San Antonio RoadRunners (SARR) conducted a series of races offering running and walking competitions at a variety of distances. course types and levels of difficulty. The club emphasizes a safe and runner/walker friendly venue for all of these events, providing medical support, security, and logistical support to all participants and spectators. As a result, thousands of runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels have been able to participate and compete. The Club also sponsors several meet-ups throughout the year to encourage individuals to walk or run in a group setting.
  2. $42,374 spent. The club conducted various training programs throughout the year to improve the fitness of the training participants and to prepare them for upcoming road or trail racing competitions. These training programs are designed to prepare participants for running events at distances ranging in distance between 5K and 10K up to half marathon and full marathon distances and beyond. Volunteer Road Runners Club of America (RRCA)-Certified Coaches, experienced mentors, and training group pace leaders ensure that participants in all training groups are prepared both mentally and physically to begin or continue a lifetime of health and physical fitness.
  3. $1,664 spent. SARR maintains a website that is available to both members and the general public. On this website, SARR publishes a monthly President's letter (or newsletter) containing items of interest to the local running community. This is available to the general public free of charge on the SARR website at http://saroadrunners.org. SARR also provides the local community with an online events calendar that is open to the local community to post running and walking events, and to promote fundraising events through these events for other local charitable organizations. Additionally SARR maintains a Facebook page and a Meetup.com site to encourage runners and walkers of all ages to organize and participate in runs and walks throughout the week. In addition, SARR sends periodic emails to members and past participants informing them of upcoming races and training programs.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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