Give Back with a Gift to NYRR

New York Road Runners is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our mission is to help and inspire people through running. With your generous support, you can join our movement to create healthier, more active communities.

Make a gift today to help us serve people of every generation and ability, around New York City's five boroughs, across the country, and around the world.

If you have questions, please contact the NYRR Development team at development@nyrr.org.

Give to NYRR


Online, By Mail or By Phone

 
Online:
Make a one-time or monthly gift using our secure online form.

By Mail:
Please make check payable to "New York Road Runners, Inc." and send to:

New York Road Runners, Inc.
P.O. Box 22171
New York, NY 10087-2171

By Phone:
Please contact Stephanie Dabek, Individual Giving Specialist, at (212) 548-0509.

Matching Gifts

 
Increase the impact of your gift! Many employers will match charitable donations made by their employees.

Contact your employer’s HR department for information on how to obtain a matching gift form. Submit the completed form with your NYRR donation acknowledgment tax receipt. If you misplaced or did not receive a tax receipt, contact us at development@nyrr.org. Your employer’s matching gift form may ask for NYRR’s tax ID number (13-2949483), date of your gift, and the gift amount.

If you have questions, please contact the NYRR Development team at development@nyrr.org.

Create a Legacy

 
Create a legacy that goes the distance and share your love of running with generations to come by naming New York Road Runners as a beneficiary in your estate plan.

If you have named NYRR as a beneficiary in your estate plan, have questions or want to discuss your gift intentions with our team, please contact Daniel Sanchez, Director of Individual Giving, at development@nyrr.org. Written or verbal confirmation indicating that you have included NYRR in your will is all that is required. (Copies of your financial disclosures, your will, or any other documents are not needed, however, we do appreciate such information for our records if you feel comfortable providing it.)

If you are an executor or attorney settling an estate, please contact Daniel Sanchez, Director of Individual Giving, at development@nyrr.org.

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Tribute Gifts

 
Celebrate a special birthday or anniversary, honor your favorite marathon finisher, or remember a loved one with a gift to New York Road Runners.

An acknowledgement letter or e-card will be sent to the person(s) you designate, notifying them of your gift. The amount of your donation will not be disclosed.

Make your tribute gift today.

Gift of Stock or Securities

 
NYRR accepts gifts of stock and securities.

If you would like to make a gift of stock, please contact Daniel Sanchez, Director of Individual Giving, at development@nyrr.org for our stock account information.

If you have already completed your stock gift, please contact us at development@nyrr.org. Please include your name, address, name of stock, number of shares, and date of transaction.

Qualified Charitable Distributions

 
Eligible adults may be able to make Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), tax-free gifts from individual retirement accounts (IRA), to New York Road Runners.

For questions regarding your eligibility for QCDs or your IRA, please consult your IRA administrator or tax professional.

Donor Advised Funds

 
Please contact your donor advised fund (DAF) administrator for guidance on making a DAF gift to NYRR. Once completed, or if you have an existing gift in progress, please contact us at development@nyrr.org. Written or verbal confirmation indicating that your gift has been requested is all that is required.

Please note that DAFs can not be used for bifurcated donations, defined as grants where one part is tax-deductible and the other is not. This includes (but is not limited to) event tickets, items won via live or silent auction, or the provision of any goods or services. For further guidance, please consult with your donor advised fund administrator or tax advisor.

If you have questions, please contact Daniel Sanchez at development@nyrr.org.

NYRR Membership

 
NYRR Members receive early race registration, race fee discounts, and exclusive members-only perks, all while supporting NYRR’s mission.

Become a NYRR Member today.

(NOTE: Selected memberships cannot be purchased with donor advised funds due to IRS regulations. For further guidance, please consult with your donor advised fund administrator or tax advisor.)

Institutional Support

 
Support from foundations, corporations and government agencies is crucial to NYRR and our ability to provide quality events and programs for people of all ages and abilities. Institutional supporters of NYRR receive public recognition for their generosity, unique engagement opportunities, and VIP access to selected events and races.

For more information, please contact Cathy Bradley, Vice President of Development & Philanthropy, at cbradley@nyrr.org or (212) 423-2260.

Events & Benefits

 
Through our annual Night of Champions Gala during marathon-week, you can join us to honor and celebrate legends from the sport of running while supporting NYRR's mission to provide quality programs and races for all generations and abilities. The gala is held just steps from the iconic TCS New York City Marathon finish line in Central Park.

Thank you to all our 2023 supporters!

 

If you would like more information, or to speak with a member of the development team about your gift, email development@nyrr.org.

Financial Documents
FY 2023 Form 990
New York Road Runners Solicitation Disclosure Statement

Charity Ratings
Charity Navigator
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