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RUN3RD ALLIANCE

CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 820962991 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE T12 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · run3rdalliance.com
revenue
$90K
expenses
$86K
net assets
$34K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

See Schedule O

profile · synthesized from sources

RUN3rd Alliance supports after-school running programs for students by organizing fundraising events and a charity athlete program. They engage individuals in running, cycling, and triathlon events to raise funds, which are then used to support youth running initiatives and provide scholarships for participants.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

After-School Running Programs
Programs supported by funds raised, aimed at impacting students through running activities.
Charity Athlete Program
Engages athletes to represent RUN3rd Alliance in various races (running, cycling, triathlon) and raise funds to support the organization's mission.
RUN3rd 5K
An annual community event designed to bring together supporters and students from after-school running programs to celebrate achievements and raise funds for future seasons, including a virtual runner option.
Scholarship Fund
Provides financial assistance to young runners who cannot afford registration fees for events like the RUN3rd 5K.
Team R3A
A membership program for athletes of all ages and abilities, offering gear, group workouts, monthly workshops, and discounts, with expectations for members to be ambassadors and fundraise.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Organized Running Race Events 12 activities
    • Facilitate charity athlete fundraising through major marathons
      Engages charity athletes in major marathon events, including the Boston Marathon through the John Hancock Non-Profit Program, and the Disneyland® Half Marathon, where participants raised nearly $34,000 in 2024. Collectively, charity athletes have raised over $90,000 for the organization’s programs.
    • Facilitating Fundraising for Running Programs
      Facilitates fundraising efforts, including through charity athletes who have raised over $90,000, and participation in the John Hancock Marathon Non-Profit Program. The organization has also facilitated $140,000 in donations to #RUN3rd Running Programs.
    • Facilitating the #RUN3rd Social Media Movement
      Founded and maintains a global social media movement encouraging runners to dedicate their runs to loved ones, causes, or ideas using the #RUN3rd hashtag.
    • Found and maintain #RUN3rd social media movement
      Founded and maintains a global social media movement that encourages runners to dedicate their runs to loved ones, causes, or ideas using the #RUN3rd hashtag, fostering community engagement around running and purpose.
    • Fundraising through Charity Athletes and Events
      Engages charity athletes who have raised over $90,000, including almost $34,000 for after-school running programs during the 2024 Disneyland® Half Marathon. The organization also participates in the John Hancock Marathon Non-Profit Program for Boston Marathon entries and hosts various events like movie nights and golf tournaments to raise funds.
    • Leads global #RUN3rd social media movement
      Founded and maintains a global social media movement that encourages runners to dedicate their runs to loved ones, causes, or ideas using the #RUN3rd hashtag, fostering community engagement beyond physical programs.
    • Maintaining a Global Social Media Movement
      Founded and maintains a global social media movement encouraging runners to dedicate their runs to loved ones, causes, or ideas using the #RUN3rd hashtag.
    • Support #RUN3rd Running Programs through funding and capacity building
      Provides capacity-building support to 114 #RUN3rd Running Programs, including facilitating $140,000 in donations. Funds from the annual RUN3rd 5k have supported 87 of these programs, impacting nearly 4,000 students.
    • Supporting #RUN3rd Running Programs
      Supports 114 #RUN3rd Running Programs and has facilitated $140,000 in donations to these programs.
    • Supporting #RUN3rd Running Programs
      Supports #RUN3rd Running Programs, having supported 114 such programs.
    • Supports and scales #RUN3rd Running Programs network
      Provides capacity-building support to 114 #RUN3rd Running Programs, including facilitating $140,000 in donations to help sustain and grow these programs.
    • Supports charity athlete fundraising through major marathons
      Participates in the John Hancock Marathon Non-Profit Program, providing Boston Marathon entries to charity athletes who fundraise for the organization. Charity athletes have raised over $90,000 total, including nearly $34,000 during the 2024 Disneyland® Half Marathon.
  • Annual 5K Fundraising Event for Youth Running Programs 8 activities
    • Host annual RUN3rd 5k event
      Organizes and hosts an annual RUN3rd 5k event each spring in Mesa, Arizona, first launched in 2015. The event brings together over 6,100 participants cumulatively, including more than 2,600 students from all 50 states and 14 countries, to celebrate student achievements and raise funds.
    • Hosts annual RUN3rd 5k event
      Organizes an annual 5k event each spring in Mesa, Arizona, bringing together community members, students, and supporters to celebrate accomplishments and raise funds. The event has drawn over 6,100 total participants, including more than 2,600 students, from all 50 states and 14 countries.
    • Operate after-school running programs
      Runs after-school running programs in 15 schools across Mesa, Arizona (14 schools) and Bentonville, Arkansas (1 school), with a goal of expanding the number of programs annually. These programs have collectively impacted 4,797 students.
    • Operates after-school running programs
      Runs after-school running programs in 14 schools in Mesa, Arizona and 1 school in Bentonville, Arkansas, with plans to expand annually. These programs have impacted 4,797 students overall.
    • Operating After-School Running Programs
      Operates after-school running programs in 14 schools in Mesa, Arizona and 1 school in Bentonville, Arkansas, having impacted 4,797 students through its programs.
    • Operating After-School Running Programs
      Operates after-school running programs in 14 schools in Mesa, Arizona and 1 school in Bentonville, Arkansas, impacting 4,797 students. The organization aims to increase the number of these programs annually.
    • Organizing the Annual RUN3rd 5k Event
      Organizes an annual RUN3rd 5k event, typically held each spring in Mesa, Arizona, to bring the community together, celebrate student accomplishments, and raise funds. This event has had over 6,100 participants, including more than 2,600 students, and has supported 87 after-school running programs, impacting nearly 4,000 students.
    • Organizing the Annual RUN3rd 5k Event
      Organizes an annual RUN3rd 5k event, typically held each spring in Mesa, Arizona, to bring the community together, celebrate student accomplishments, and raise funds. This event has had over 6,100 participants, including more than 2,600 students, representing all 50 states and 14 countries, and has supported 87 after-school running programs, impacting nearly 4,000 students.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 1 activity
    • Host fundraising events
      Organizes additional fundraising events such as movie nights with Sean Astin and a golf tournament to support after-school running programs and other organizational initiatives.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Organizes fundraising events to support running programs
      Hosts various fundraising events such as movie nights with Sean Astin and a golf tournament to generate support for after-school running programs and other initiatives.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$62K70%
Program service revenue$21K24%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$34K
2 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +74.5%
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Bark Partner — RUN3rd Alliance is a Bark Affiliate, promoting Bark's products that help keep kids safe online and in real life through intelligent monitoring, web filtering, and screen time management tools.
  • Brothers´ Ink Partner — Sponsor of the RUN3rd 5k event.
  • Cadence Running Company Partner — Sponsor of the RUN3rd 5k event.
  • Chick-fil-A Partner — Sponsor of the RUN3rd 5k event.
  • Desert Sun Pediatric Dentistry Partner — Sponsor of the RUN3rd 5k event.
  • Heavy-Duty Heroes Partner — Sponsor of the RUN3rd 5k event.
  • John Hancock Partner — Official Partner in the Marathon Non-Profit Program, which provides Boston Marathon entries for fundraising.
  • Mathnasium Mesa North Partner — Sponsor of the RUN3rd 5k event.
  • Newton Running Company Partner — Sponsor of the RUN3rd 5k event.
  • Scott Alan Gregory Illustration Partner — Sponsor of the RUN3rd 5k event.
  • Sean Astin Partner — Actor, activist, and long-distance runner who founded the #RUN3rd movement and remains a public face of the campaign.
  • Spooner Physical Therapy Partner — Sponsor of the RUN3rd 5k event.
  • Thai Chili 2 Go Partner — Sponsor of the RUN3rd 5k event.