A Running Passion
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A Running Passion carries on the legacy of coach Will Fulford by enhancing the lives of young people involved in the sports of cross country and track and field through education, guidance, coaching, programming, and removing financial barriers associated with participation in those sports.
- Income
- $90,766
- Spending
- $78,168
- Reserves
- 11 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $6,000, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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 (1)
- $61,735 spent. With another successful year of the RunDisney event and the continued partnership with The Old Port and Maine Coast races, alongside longstanding fundraisers including Irish Eyes are Miling, and Will to Run, we brought in $151,956.35. Distributed nearly 300 pairs of shoes to area middle-school and high-school students through our shoe saving program. Distributed more than 350 pairs of shoes to local community groups including homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and community closets through our shoe saving program. We outfitted 174 kids grades K-8 through our annual Cross Country Shoe Jamboree event. Outfitted 81 high-school student athletes with brand new training shoes and event-specific shoes. We also started up a youth track and field program that had 40 kids in this year. The program is low-barrier and as affordable as possible. We supported the traveling costs for one coach to attend a coaching conference and for one coach to travel to track and field nationals with his students. Awarded $13,250 in college scholarships to ten different graduating seniors throughout Maine. Working with Marathon Sports (formerly Fleet Feet) to re-establish them as a source of discounted shoes. We need a meeting with their new CEO in order to secure this which we're actively pursuing.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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