irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $26KPROVIDE GRANTS THROUGH "CHILDREN'S FITNESS FUND" TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HELPING TO PROMOTE FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, INCLUDING SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. ALTHOUGH IN 2022, WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY GRANT REQUESTS SUBMITTED.PROVIDE CHARITABLE DONATIONS THROUGH "RACE BENEFICIARY" SHARING TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
- #2 $0PROVIDE A FREE WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.RUNSAR.ORG WITH INFORMATION REGARDING COMMUNITY ATHLETIC EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND PUBLISH PERIODIC NEWSLETTER WITH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO PROMOTE HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FOR RUNNERS AND ATHLETES OF ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
FitKidz Mile
Youth-focused running event for children, held at various locations including Sabino Canyon and community centers
SAR/Running Shop Grand Prix
Annual series of running races in Southern Arizona that tracks standings across multiple events for competitive runners
Spring Cross Country Classic
Annual 5k race and co-ed walk event, often serving as a season opener, with women’s, men’s, and youth categories
TMC Arizona Distance Classic
Race event featuring half marathon, quarter marathon, and 5k distances promoting long-distance running in the region
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Community Cycling Engagement Programs 11 activities
- Community Engagement and RecognitionEngages with the running community through social media (Facebook, Instagram), hosts an annual celebration event (RANnual Celebration) to reflect on the past year, and recognizes members, board members, and award winners.
- Community Race Promotion and SupportPromotes and assists in organizing "Good Neighbor Races" within the community, and maintains a Community Events Calendar to highlight local running events in Southern Arizona.
- Community Running Resources and EngagementProvides resources for the running community, including a curated list of online training tools, a resource page for local running locations, a race calendar for local events, and maintains a presence on Facebook and Instagram to engage with members and provide updates.
- Engaging the Community through Social MediaOperates a Facebook page and provides updates on upcoming activities through Facebook and Instagram to engage with the running community.
- Maintaining a Community Race Calendar and ResourcesMaintains a comprehensive race calendar for local running and walking events in Southern Arizona and provides resources such as a curated list of online training tools and local running locations.
- Promoting Health and FitnessPromotes health and fitness in Tucson and Southern Arizona through various running and walking activities, including organizing running groups and supporting community races.
- Promoting Health and Fitness through RunningPromotes health and fitness in Tucson and Southern Arizona by organizing running groups, encouraging participation in events, and assisting in organizing "Good Neighbor Races" within the community.
- Promoting and Assisting Good Neighbor RacesPromotes and assists in organizing "Good Neighbor Races" within the community.
- Providing Community Running ResourcesMaintains a community events calendar, a resource page for local running locations, and a curated list of online training and racing tools to support the running community in Southern Arizona.
- Providing Running GroupsOffers running groups for local participants to promote health and fitness through running and walking activities.
- Running GroupsOffers running groups for local participants to foster community and encourage participation in running activities.
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Organized Running Race Events 8 activities
- Administering a Grand Prix Race SeriesOperates a Grand Prix race series that uses a point system to track results for members, requiring participation in at least four races to qualify for awards, which are sponsored by The Running Shop and Mizuno.
- Administering a Race Series and Awards ProgramOperates a race series that uses a point system to track results for members, requires completion of at least four races to qualify for awards, and honors winners of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix with awards.
- Administering a Race Series and Awards ProgramOperates a race series that uses a point system to track results for members, requiring completion of at least four races to qualify for awards, which are sponsored by The Running Shop and Mizuno.
- Grand Prix Race Series and AwardsOperates a Grand Prix race series where members earn points for participation, requiring completion of at least four races to qualify for awards, which are sponsored by The Running Shop and Mizuno.
- Organize and Host Running RacesOrganizes and hosts numerous running races throughout the year in Southern Arizona, including Grand Prix races, 5K, 10K, half marathons, and fun runs, often incorporating a free one-mile event for children (FitKidz Mile).
- Organizing and Hosting Running RacesOrganizes and hosts numerous running races throughout the year in Southern Arizona, including Grand Prix races, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and fun run/walk events, often incorporating a free one-mile event for children (FitKidz Mile).
- Organizing and Hosting Running RacesOrganizes and hosts numerous running races throughout the year, including Grand Prix races, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and fun run/walk events, often incorporating free one-mile events for children (FitKidz Mile).
- Organizing and Hosting Running RacesOrganizes and hosts numerous running races throughout the year, including Grand Prix races, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and fun run/walk events, often incorporating a free one-mile event for children (FitKidz Mile).
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Children's Fitness Grants and Running Programs 8 activities
- Children's Fitness FundManages the Children's Fitness Fund, established in 1991, which provides financial support through grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 to community programs promoting lifelong fitness and healthy lifestyles for children, primarily funded by approximately 10% of race profits.
- FitKidz Running ProgramOperates the FitKidz running program, started in 2013, which includes offering eight free one-mile races annually, a four-week running club with warm-ups, running activities, games, and nutrition education, and an incentive program for children to track races and physical activity.
- Funding Children's Fitness ProgramsEstablished the Children's Fitness Fund in 1991, contributing approximately 10% of race profits to provide grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 for community programs that promote lifelong fitness and healthy lifestyles for children, with an emphasis on running-related activities.
- Operating the FitKidz ProgramOperates the FitKidz running program, which includes organizing free one-mile races for children, a four-week running club with educational activities, and an incentive program to encourage physical activity.
- Operating the FitKidz Running ProgramOperates the FitKidz running program, which includes organizing free one-mile races for children, a four-week running club with educational activities, and an incentive program to encourage participation in physical activity.
- Operating the FitKidz Running ProgramOperates the FitKidz running program, which includes organizing eight free one-mile races annually, a four-week running club with educational activities, and an incentive program for children to track their physical activity.
- Supporting Children's Fitness through GrantsEstablished the Children's Fitness Fund in 1991, which provides grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 to community programs that promote lifelong fitness and healthy lifestyles for children, funded by approximately 10% of race profits.
- Supporting Community Children's Fitness ProgramsEstablished the Children's Fitness Fund in 1991, contributing approximately 10% of race profits to provide grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 for community programs that promote lifelong fitness and healthy lifestyles for children, with an emphasis on running-related activities.
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Youth Safety Screening & Training 1 activity
- Providing Volunteer OpportunitiesOffers volunteering opportunities at its events, requiring all FitKidz Running Club volunteers to complete Abuse Awareness and Reporting Training.
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General Volunteer Support Services 1 activity
- Providing Volunteer OpportunitiesOffers volunteering opportunities at its events.
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Uncategorized 9 activities
- Hosting Social Running EventsOrganizes monthly social runs or walks called "Happy Hour Hobble" that combine running with enjoying beverages at local breweries, a tradition since 2005.
- Hosting an Annual Celebration EventHosts a yearly "RANnual Celebration" in January to reflect on the past year, plan for the new one, honor Grand Prix winners, recognize retiring board members, and include social activities like a costume party and a slideshow of members' early running photos.
- Hosting an Annual Celebration EventHosts a yearly "RANnual Celebration" in January to reflect on the past year, plan for the new one, and recognize members and board members, including a costume party and a slideshow of early running photos.
- Organizing Social Running EventsOrganizes monthly social runs or walks called "Happy Hour Hobble" that combine running with enjoying beverages at local breweries, a tradition since 2005.
- Organizing Social Running EventsOrganizes monthly "Happy Hour Hobble" social runs or walks, which combine running with enjoying beverages at local breweries, a tradition since 2005.
- Providing Volunteer OpportunitiesOffers volunteering opportunities at its events, including requiring all FitKidz Running Club volunteers to complete Abuse Awareness and Reporting Training.
- Social Running EventsOrganizes monthly "Happy Hour Hobble" social runs or walks, a tradition since 2005, which combine running with enjoying beverages at local breweries.
- Volunteer OpportunitiesOffers volunteering opportunities at its events, including requiring all FitKidz Running Club volunteers to complete Abuse Awareness and Reporting Training.
- Volunteer Training for Child SafetyRequires all FitKidz Running Club volunteers to complete Abuse Awareness and Reporting Training.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$125K
Contributions & grants$1K1%
Program service revenue$124K99%
Investment income$360%
Other revenue$258
expenses
Total expenses$132K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5K
Grants paid out$26K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$154K
Cash$147K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$154K
Liquid reserves13.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +134.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG WENNEBORG | MATERIALS OFFICER | 2 | $5K |
board members · 9
- ANTHONY FRANCISCO — MEMBER AT LARGE
- CAROLINE GARDINER — PRESIDENT
- DAVID DIXON — TREASURER
- JERI BAKER — MEMBER AT LARGE
- KARINA PEDROZA — SECRETARY
- KRISTIN FITZHARRIS — MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
- KURT MICHELS — MEMBER AT LARGE
- MELY BOHLMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- MOHAMMED AL-SAMMAK — MEMBER AT LARGE
relationships · 72
who they work with
- 26 Point 2 Designs Partner — Built the Southern Arizona Roadrunners website.
- 520 Running and Riding Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- Achilles International Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- AllTrails Partner — Recommends AllTrails as a resource for discovering running routes and topography.
- AllTrails Partner — Refers to AllTrails for trail running options in Tucson.
- Beyond Partner — Recipient of Children's Fitness Fund in 2025
- Borderlands Brewing Co. Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Button Brew House Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Catalina Brewing Company Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Partner — Recipient of Children's Fitness Fund in 2025
- Cigna Healthcare Partner — Sponsors the 4-Miler race as part of the TMC A-Mountain Half Marathon event.
- Come Run (Together) Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Dave’s Run for ALS Partner — Organizes an 8K & 5K + FitKidz Mile race in partnership with SAR.
- Dillinger Brewing Company Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Dr. Gann’s Diet of Hope Partner — Sponsors the Cinco de Mayo 10K & 5K + FitKidz Mile race.
- Dragoon Brewing Co. Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Fleet Feet Training Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- Friends of Sabino Canyon Partner — Provides information about Sabino Canyon.
- Gentle Ben’s Brewing Co. Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Girls Run Our World (G.R.O.W.) Partner — Recipient of Children's Fitness Fund in 2023, 2024, and 2025
- Good Neighbor Races Partner — Partners with local events to promote and assist in organizing races.
- Happy Llamas Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- Himmel Parkrun Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- Iron John’s Brewing Company Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Jim Click Partner — Sponsors the Run ‘N’ Roll 5K & 1 Mile race.
- Khalsa Montessori School Partner — Recipient of Children's Fitness Fund in 2025
- Kiwanis de Amigos Partner — Recipient of Children's Fitness Fund in 2025 and 2026
- Latinos Run Tucson Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- MapMyRun Partner — Lists MapMyRun as a recommended platform for route planning and tracking.
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