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Stride for Stride Foundation Inc

EIN 83-2949347 · Brookline, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Stride for Stride is a non-profit running organization that buys race bibs for immigrant BIPOC and low-income runners - our goal is to make races more accessible and more diverse. Theres no reason why money should prevent you from getting to the starting line especially when crossing the finish line could change your life. Stride for Stride sponsors over 550 runners from 26 countries to run any race they want. In 2025 Stride for Stride launched Mental Health in Stride to provide free mental health therapy to anyone on the team who needs it. Stride for Stride has always been more than just running. Crossing the finish line gives people hope empowerment a sense of belonging and pure joy. Stride for Stride is a welcoming community for immigrants to feel safe and welcome with other individuals going through the same challenges and struggles. And now Stride for Stride gives our team the mental health support they need if and when they need it.

Income
$135,204
Spending
$124,503
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$28,682, founder 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

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

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)
  1. $63,870 spent. In 2025 Stride for Stride sponsored 550 runners from 26 countries to run 142 different races. Stride for Stride spent $63,870 on these race bibs.
  2. $2,925 spent. Race Refunds. Sometimes our team is required to purchase races for themselves and when that happens Stride for Stride refunds those runners via PayPal. This expense is the total amount of those race refunds.
  3. $2,364 spent. Heart to Cart. In 2025 Stride for Stride launched Mental Health in Stride to provide free mental health therapy to anyone on the team who needs it. There are currently 25 team members who receive free mental health services from Stride for Stride.

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

  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? 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.

  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 August 2019.

    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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