New York Road Runners Inc
New York Road Runners (NYRR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City, established in 1979. The organization operates as an amateur sports club and league dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and well-being through running events and community programs. NYRR serves nearly 660,000 participants annually across New York City, the United States, and internationally, reaching people of all ages and abilities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$187.1M
+1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+26.8% YoY
Grant Count
11
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$105K
+3.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
NYRR's mission is to help and inspire people through running. The organization is dedicated to transforming the health and well-being of communities through inclusive and accessible running experiences, empowering all to achieve their potential.
The organization's primary program areas include:
Signature Running Events: NYRR hosts six major signature running events annually, including the TCS New York City Marathon, United Airlines NYC Half, RBC Brooklyn Half, MasterCard New York Mini 10K, New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, and Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K. These events collectively attracted 131,491 participants in fiscal year 2024 and feature competitive athlete fields alongside community participants.
Rising New York Road Runners: A free, nationwide youth development program that helps young people develop ability, confidence, and desire to participate in running.
Youth and Community Programs: Free programs serving youth and underserved communities throughout the five boroughs and beyond.
Community Health Initiatives: Programs promoting healthier, more active communities through year-round physical activity.
Grantmaking
NYRR engages in grantmaking activities with total giving of $1,159,071 according to recent filings. Grant awards typically range from $7,500 to $566,500. The organization's grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services, with primary geographic focus in New York, Washington, and Hawaii.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NYRR's primary geographic focus is New York City and the surrounding region. The organization also operates programs nationally and internationally, with grantmaking activities extending to Washington and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (ending March 2024):
- Total Revenue: $116,664,989
- Total Expenses: $111,005,136
- Total Assets: $184,453,466
- Total Liabilities: $90,000,000 (approximately)
- Number of Employees: 903
Fiscal Year 2025 (ending March 2025):
- Total Assets: $187,130,100
NYRR maintains a four-star rating with a 93% overall score, reflecting strong accountability and financial management.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $187,130,100 | $184,453,466 | $166,319,928 |
| Revenue | $132,675,753 | $116,664,989 | $103,061,958 |
| Expenses | $125,309,248 | $111,005,136 | $97,995,428 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,604,730 | $3,431,612 | $1,800,919 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Rob Simmelkjaer serves as Chief Executive Officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NNENNA LYNCH | CHAIRMAN/BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEAN BELL VICE CHAIRMAN | AS OF JULY 2024/BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUDY TURCHIN SECRETARY | AS OF JULY 2024/BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL FRANKFURT SECRETARY | THRU JUNE 2024/BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EU-GENE SUNG | TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GEORGE HIRSCH | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS/BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PRISCILLA ALMODOVAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK BILSKY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACY CREAMER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAUL DAMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER THRU JUNE 2024 | 1 | — |
| JASON GOREVIC | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL GROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JED LASKOWITZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CATHY LASRY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ADRIENNE LOTSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NNAMDI OKIKE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVE PAMON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER THRU JUNE 2024 | 1 | — |
| AMBER SABATHIA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CIDRA SEBASTIEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MITCHELL SILVER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUAN URO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIE WOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALICE VILMA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT T SIMMELKJAER II | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $593,128 |
| JEANMARIE COONEY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFF./ASST. TREASURER | 40 | $378,824 |
| SAMIRA SHAH | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER/ASST. SECRETARY | 40 | $307,965 |
| TED METELLUS | CHIEF EVENT PROD OFFICER & RACE DIR. | 40 | $337,739 |
| JEFFERY CARNEVALE | SVP, IT & INFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $337,577 |
| ERICA EDWARDS-O'NEAL | CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER | 40 | $332,471 |
| CHRISTINE BURKE | CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $328,453 |
| RODNELL WORKMAN | SVP, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $295,374 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
NYRR has raised $680 million for charity since 2006
NYRR Team for Kids has raised $122 million since 2002
The organization announced an expansion of its Race Free Program at the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half
NYRR: New York Road Runners Announce Expansion of Race Free Program at 2026NYRR extended its partnership with New Balance
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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