Girls on the Run International Inc
Girls on the Run International Inc is a public charity based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its national headquarters supports a network of local councils that deliver physical activity-based positive youth development programming for girls, and it also directly delivers programming in the greater Charlotte area.
Girls on the Run International Inc at a glance
In short: Girls on the Run International Inc gave $551K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Virginia. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $551,320
- -32.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -51.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,901
- +37.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,465
- Total assets
- $10,768,267
- -12.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (15% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Girls on the Run International Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 5540 Centerview Drive Pmb 65493 2, Raleigh, NC 27606-8012
Phone: (704) 376-9817
Website: https://girlsontherun.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Girls on the Run International Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Girls on the Run Greater Oregon ($35K). Together the top 10 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
299 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 297 grants of 299 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization supports local councils across the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states; the largest reported state shares were Virginia (15%), Washington (13%), California (13%), New York (8%), and Pennsylvania (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Girls on the Run International Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 37 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $414K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $551K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girls on the Run Greater Oregon Portland, OR | Operational Support | $35,179 |
| Girls on the Run Puget Sound Seattle, WA | Operational Support | $32,067 |
| Girls on the Run Southeastern Connecticut Waterford, CT | Operational Support | $28,026 |
| Girls on the Run Worcester County Whitinsville, MA | Operational Support | $27,829 |
| Girls on the Run Hudson Valley New Windsor, NY | Operational Support | $27,500 |
| Girls on the Run Shenandoah Valley Winchester, VA | Operational Support | $27,475 |
| Girls on the Run North Central West Virginia Morgantown, WV | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Girls on the Run Piedmont Warrenton, VA | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Girls on the Run Spokane County Spokane, WA | Operational Support | $22,500 |
| Girls on the Run South Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA | Operational Support | $20,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The financial information for Girls on the Run International represents national headquarters activities; it excludes the financial position and activities of independent councils and subsidiaries.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,768,267 | $6,972,213 | $7,848,072 | $551,320 | 37 | $235,248 |
| 2024 | $12,294,579 | $9,651,336 | $8,459,348 | $821,143 | 76 | $247,428 |
| 2023 | $10,030,888 | $6,998,150 | $7,520,755 | $1,087,317 | 68 | $80,346 |
| 2022 | $10,606,124 | $7,946,339 | $7,102,403 | $1,071,399 | 66 | $-4,302 |
| 2021 | $10,723,648 | $6,480,865 | $6,076,866 | $799,093 | 52 | $37,504 |
| 2020 | $9,632,401 | $6,414,949 | $6,207,566 | $414,100 | 32 | $113,875 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. Its support includes council operations and capacity, curriculum research and development, coach training, evaluation, and training for council staff, board members, and volunteers.
Its 2025 grants went to local Girls on the Run councils. Grantees describe missions centered on girls’ confidence, health, and development: for example, Girls on the Run Puget Sound says it inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through a running-integrated curriculum; Girls on the Run Worcester County says it aims for girls to embrace who they are, define who they want to be, rise to challenges, and change the world. Girls on the Run Chicago describes itself as an after-school program using running to teach girls in grades 3–8 social-emotional learning skills.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Girls on the Run International reported 37 grants totaling $551,320. Grant amounts ranged from $5,029 to $35,179, with a median grant of $11,465. The largest awards included $35,179 to Girls on the Run Greater Oregon for operational support, $32,067 to Girls on the Run Puget Sound for operational support, and $28,026 to Girls on the Run Southeastern Connecticut for operational support. Other notable awards included $27,829 to Girls on the Run Worcester County, $27,500 to Girls on the Run Hudson Valley, and $27,475 to Girls on the Run Shenandoah Valley, each for operational support.
The organization states that council grant recipients must submit a written follow-up report describing how funds were used and the successes of receiving the funding. Its partnership information describes a process for prospective corporate sponsors: complete an inquiry form so the organization can understand the sponsor’s objectives and desired contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Catlin as board chair, Meris Sato as treasurer, and Diana Castro, Joey Pointer, Joy Errico, and Monika Goyal as directors. It also lists Dara Bazzano as treasurer through October 1, 2024; Nneka Ogwumike as a director through October 1, 2024; Phyllis Finley as a director through August 1, 2024; and Rakesh Gopalan as a director through July 1, 2024. The organization’s 2025 annual report identifies Elizabeth Kunz as CEO.
Girls on the Run International Inc is led by Elizabeth Kunz, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 10 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Kunz
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Engagement Officer, 2022
Chief Engagement Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$209K (2020) → $276K (2025)
Elizabeth Catlin
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila McGinley-Graziosi
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Pleva
Senior Director & Communications
Director → Senior Director & Communications, 2025
On filings since 2020
41 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Hillary Jarcik
Senior Director, Donor & Fdn Relations
Director Council Development → Senior Director, Donor & Fdn Relations, 2025
On filings since 2024
42 hrs/week
$109K (2024) → $105K (2025)
Rakesh Gopalan
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Finley
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monika Goyal
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nneka Ogwumike
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rishi Mukhi
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Castro
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joey Pointer
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Errico
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Rivas
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Blake
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
41 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $216K (2025)
Kathryn Thompson
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $219K (2025)
Allie Riley
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2022
42 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $170K (2025)
April Massett
Vice President Council Development
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $123K (2025)
Elizabeth Wian
Chief Development Officer
Vice President Partnerships & Development → Chief Development Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
43 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $150K (2025)
Michelle Jackson-Holland
Senior Vice President Hr & Belonging
On filings since 2023
43 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $131K (2025)
Annie Ryan
Vice President, It & Reporting
New on the 2025 filing
42 hrs/week
$122K (2025)
Dara Bazzano
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Lilly
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meris Sato
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Payne
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Chris Cotton (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Kristin Kelley (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Dana Williams (2024) — Vice President Marketing & Brand Strategy
- Former: Kristin Lesher (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sonali Rajan PhD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Theresa Miller (2020–2023) — Former Chief Engage Officer
- Former: Jennie Ebbitt (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Heidi Levine (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Ebbitt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Alison Riley (2021) — Senior Vice President Program & Evaluation
- Former: Juli Marley (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $276K, to Elizabeth Kunz (Chief Executive Officer). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Girls on the Run International Inc
How much does Girls on the Run International Inc give each year?
Girls on the Run International Inc gave $551K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $821K across 76 grants.
What is Girls on the Run International Inc's typical grant size?
Girls on the Run International Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,465, and its average grant was $14,901, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Girls on the Run International Inc that year got $22K on average.
Where does Girls on the Run International Inc give grants?
Girls on the Run International Inc's top state is Virginia, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (13%) and California (13%).
Does Girls on the Run International Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Girls on the Run International Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Girls on the Run International Inc's largest grantees?
Girls on the Run International Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Girls on the Run Greater Oregon ($35,179), Girls on the Run Puget Sound ($32,067) and Girls on the Run Southeastern Connecticut ($28,026), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Girls on the Run International Inc?
Girls on the Run International Inc reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
What does Girls on the Run International Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Girls on the Run International Inc?
Girls on the Run International Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check girlsontherun.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Girls on the Run International Inc's EIN?
Girls on the Run International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2201835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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