Massapequa Road Runners Inc
Massapequa Road Runners Inc is based in Massapequa Park, New York. Its website describes the Massapequa Road Runners Club, founded in 1976, as a community running and walking club that welcomes people of all ages and abilities. The club hosts two annual races and says race sponsors and volunteers help fund local high school track scholarships and support the running community on Long Island.
Massapequa Road Runners Inc at a glance
In short: Massapequa Road Runners Inc gave $46K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,307
- +671.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,087
- +517.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $31,110
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Massapequa Road Runners Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 189, Massapequa Park, NY 11762-0189
Phone: (516) 541-1065
Website: https://www.massapequaroadrunners.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Massapequa Road Runners Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Long Island Cares ($10K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in New York. The website describes the club as based on Long Island in Nassau County and says its members come from Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Massapequa Road Runners Inc gives
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 3740% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Cares Hauppauge, NY | General | $9,842 |
| Nassau County SPCA Bethpage, NY | General | $9,518 |
| Long Island Children's Museum Garden City, NY | General | $9,117 |
| Children's Medical Fund of NY Syosset, NY | General | $7,673 |
| The Natural Heritage Trust Albany, NY | General | $5,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Girls on the Run East Meadow, NY | General | $500 |
| St Rose of Lima Massapequa, NY | General | $500 |
| Special Olympics NY Melville, NY | General | $500 |
| Nassau County React Westbury, NY | General | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,110 | $383,133 | $379,097 | $46,307 | 15 | $46,307 | — | $931 |
| 2024 | $27,074 | $36,853 | $39,971 | $6,001 | 12 | $6,001 | — | $1,410 |
| 2023 | $30,192 | $13,720 | $2,960 | $2,550 | 7 | $2,550 | — | — |
| 2022 | $19,432 | $358 | $1,206 | $1,206 | 4 | $1,206 | $8 | — |
| 2021 | $20,280 | $448 | $1,751 | $1,310 | 4 | $1,310 | — | $1,036 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Massapequa Road Runners Inc reported a distributable amount of $931 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The club states its mission is to promote a healthy, inclusive, and friendly environment for people of all ages and abilities. Its website says it supports two annual Massapequa High School Track Scholarships, Girls on the Run, and other nonprofits, including local food banks and charitable races.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. Long Island Cares describes its mission as addressing hunger and food insecurity on Long Island. Nassau County SPCA says it works to protect animals from abuse and neglect. The Long Island Children’s Museum describes its mission as connecting children and their caregivers to wonder, imagination, and exploration.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 15 grants totaling $46,307. Grants ranged from $250 to $9,842, with a median grant of $500. The largest reported grants were $9,842 to Long Island Cares, $9,518 to Nassau County SPCA, $9,117 to Long Island Children’s Museum, $7,673 to Children’s Medical Fund of NY, and $5,000 to The Natural Heritage Trust. Two individual recipients received $1,000 each for scholarships.
The club’s website also names organizations it says it contributed to in 2025, including Girls on the Run Long Island, Give Life NY, John Theissen Children’s Foundation, Massapequa Fire Department, Nassau County REACT, Special Olympics LI Spring Games, and St. Rose of Lima Church Food Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joanne Todtfeld as president, Salvino Buttigieg as treasurer, and Geralynn Krebs as secretary.
Massapequa Road Runners Inc is led by Joanne Todtfeld, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joanne Todtfeld
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Geralynn Krebs
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Salvino Buttigieg
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dennis Gowen (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Karen Conkling (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Massapequa Road Runners Inc
How much does Massapequa Road Runners Inc give each year?
Massapequa Road Runners Inc gave $46K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 12 grants.
What is Massapequa Road Runners Inc's typical grant size?
Massapequa Road Runners Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,087, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Massapequa Road Runners Inc give grants?
Massapequa Road Runners Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bethpage, NY (2 grants) and Massapequa, NY (2 grants).
Does Massapequa Road Runners Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of Massapequa Road Runners Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Massapequa Road Runners Inc's largest grantees?
Massapequa Road Runners Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Long Island Cares ($9,842), Nassau County SPCA ($9,518) and Long Island Children's Museum ($9,117), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Massapequa Road Runners Inc?
Massapequa Road Runners Inc reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $931 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Massapequa Road Runners Inc fund?
The club states its mission is to promote a healthy, inclusive, and friendly environment for people of all ages and abilities. Its website says it supports two annual Massapequa High School Track Scholarships, Girls on the Run, and other nonprofits, including local food banks and charitable races. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Massapequa Road Runners Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Massapequa Road Runners Inc's EIN?
Massapequa Road Runners Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2973762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Massapequa Road Runners Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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