New York Road Runners Inc
New York Road Runners (NYRR) is a New York City–based public charity that uses running and fitness to support health and well-being. Founded in 1979, it offers running events and year-round programs for people of different ages and abilities, including free youth programming and community activities.
New York Road Runners Inc at a glance
In short: New York Road Runners Inc gave $1.2M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $105K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,158,968
- +26.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $105,361
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $187,130,100
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (98% 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 New York Road Runners Inc
- How to Apply
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Community Support requests are submitted on a rolling basis and may be for monetary or in-kind support. Eligible organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) public nonprofits; individual and family requests are not considered. Official Charity Partner applications are made through a separate application process several months before the event.
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Contact
Mailing address: 156 West 56Th Street 5Th Floor, New York, NY 10019-3800
Phone: (646) 758-9739
Website: https://nyrr.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who New York Road Runners Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Armory Foundation ($567K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 34 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NYRR’s community-support priorities include areas where it provides programming across New York City’s five boroughs. Its programs also reach beyond the city: Rising New York Road Runners serves students nationwide, and NYRR’s youth FAQ states that it serves children nationwide, including Puerto Rico. In filing year 2025, 98% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 1% to Hawaii, and 1% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is New York Road Runners Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $138K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $55K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $601K (2023) to $2.7M (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Armory Foundation New York, NY | To sponsor a variety of educational program and track and field event | $566,500 |
| The Fund for Public Schools New York, NY | Support for rising nyrr program of nyc public schools | $234,468 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Contribution support for the conservation and operation of central park, which hosted 28 nyrr race events | $150,000 |
| Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Community Fund New York, NY | Nyrr is a supporter of the greater harlem chamber of commerce's harlem community event and nyrr participates in senior programming and various youth activities for the attendees during the week-long event. | $75,000 |
| Ocean Breeze Park Alliance Inc Staten Island, NY | Sponsorship of Usatf Indoor/Outdoor Championships | $37,500 |
| Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Bronx, NY | General maintenance of the historic cross country running trail and its surrounding areas in van cortlandt park | $35,000 |
| City Parks Foundation New York, NY | Sponsorship for the 2024 cityparks play winter track meet and partnerships for parks: it's my park volunteer project donation and day of service donation (painting and cleaning throughout the park) | $18,000 |
| Total Applications LLC DBA Bibrave Honolulu, HI | Sponsorship for the 2024 take the lead retreat; a retreat for women and femme of color in the running industry | $15,000 |
| Go Nikki Go LLC Albany, NY | Contribution to support the creation of a documentary about nikki hiltz, a trans non-binary olympian runner | $10,000 |
| Harlem Run LLC Lake Stevens, WA | To sponsor the "harlem run house" that provided a running group to residents in harlem, New York | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $187,130,100 | $132,675,753 | $125,309,248 | $1,158,968 | 11 | $7,604,730 |
| 2024 | $184,453,466 | $116,664,989 | $111,005,136 | $913,660 | 9 | $3,431,612 |
| 2023 | $166,319,928 | $103,061,958 | $97,995,428 | $600,624 | 4 | $1,800,919 |
| 2022 | $136,231,172 | $85,041,605 | $73,292,625 | $635,683 | 3 | $3,446,794 |
| 2021 | $110,639,204 | $58,329,690 | $47,328,099 | $1,228,241 | 7 | $3,352,803 |
| 2020 | $107,156,497 | $104,850,571 | $103,051,133 | $2,683,611 | 16 | $2,904,378 |
| 2019 | $104,968,923 | $113,116,680 | $99,966,234 | $1,334,974 | 17 | $12,460,700 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NYRR’s mission is to transform the health and well-being of communities through inclusive and accessible running experiences that empower people to achieve their potential. Its vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through running.
NYRR’s programming includes free youth running and physical-activity resources, including Rising New York Road Runners, which serves students nationwide. It also offers weekly community runs and walks, youth races, programs for older adults, and free race entries for qualified New Yorkers. For fiscal year 2025, NYRR reported that Rising New York Road Runners served 217,095 students nationwide, including more than 107,900 in New York City.
Its grants have supported organizations working in education, track and field, parks, and community programming. The Armory Foundation describes its work as fostering lifelong health and learning through track and field, educational, and wellness programs, with an emphasis on youth. The Fund for Public Schools says it supports New York City public schools through private philanthropic investment. Ocean Breeze Park Alliance says it works with local communities on stewardship and public programming at Ocean Breeze Park. Van Cortlandt Park Alliance says it preserves, supports, and promotes the recreational, ecological, and historical value of Van Cortlandt Park. City Parks Foundation describes its work as using sports, arts, community-building, and education programs to invigorate parks and serve New Yorkers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, NYRR reported 11 grants totaling $1,158,968. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $566,500, with a median of $35,000. The largest awards were $566,500 to The Armory Foundation for educational programming and track and field events; $234,468 to The Fund for Public Schools to support the Rising NYRR program in New York City public schools; and $150,000 to Central Park Conservancy for conservation and operation of Central Park, which hosted 28 NYRR race events.
Other reported grants included $75,000 to Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Community Fund for a Harlem community event and related senior and youth activities; $37,500 to Ocean Breeze Park Alliance for sponsorship of USATF indoor and outdoor championships; and $35,000 to Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for maintenance of a historic cross-country trail and surrounding areas. NYRR also reported grants for park programming, a running-industry retreat for women and femmes of color, a documentary about runner Nikki Hiltz, a Harlem running group, and a Riverside Park bench donation.
NYRR’s Community Support Program offers small monetary gifts or in-kind support to registered 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organizations. Applicants must prioritize areas where NYRR provides programming across New York City’s five boroughs. Priority is given to projects that increase access to running or walking, build or strengthen running or walking communities, support diversity, equity, and inclusion in running and walking, or support these activities in traditionally under-resourced communities. Organizations are limited to one request in a 12-month period, and event requests must be submitted at least 10 weeks before the scheduled event. Support is subject to availability; NYRR requests an impact questionnaire after the event or project is completed.
NYRR also runs an Official Charity Partner Program for its premier events. Nonprofits apply several months before an event; selected partners receive guaranteed-entry allocations and other benefits to help raise funds for their missions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Nnenna Lynch, chairman; Dean Bell, vice chairman as of July 2024; Judy Turchin, secretary as of July 2024; Michael Frankfurt, secretary through June 2024; and Eu-Gene Sung, treasurer. The filing also lists George Hirsch as chairman emeritus and board member, and Priscilla Almodovar, Mark Bilsky, Stacy Creamer, and Raul Damas as board members.
New York Road Runners Inc is led by Robert T. Simmelkjaer II, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 8 of 33 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert T. Simmelkjaer II
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$20K (2023) → $593K (2025)
Nnenna Lynch
Chairman & Board Member
Board Member → Chairman & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Metellus
Chief Event Prod Officer & Race Director
Vice President, Edp & Race Director of Tcs Nyc Marathon → Chief Event Prod Officer & Race Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$163K (2021) → $338K (2025)
Jeffery Carnevale
Senior Vice President, It & Information Officer
Vice President Information Technology → Senior Vice President, It & Information Officer, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$215K (2019) → $338K (2025)
Christine Burke
Chief Commercial Officer
Vice President Marketing & Digital → Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Runner Products, 2021
Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Runner Products → Chief Commercial Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$241K (2020) → $328K (2025)
Jeanmarie Cooney
Chief Financial Officer & Assistant Treasurer
Senior Vice President of Finance & Assistant Tr. → Senior Vice President of Finance & Assistant Treasurer, 2021
Senior Vice President of Finance & Assistant Treasurer → Chief Financial Officer & Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$179K (2021) → $379K (2025)
Erica Edwards-O'Neal
Chief Diversity Officer
Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Social Resp → Chief Diversity Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$294K (2024) → $332K (2025)
Samira Shah
Chief Legal Officer & Assistant Secretary
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Assistant Secretary → Chief Legal Officer & Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$263K (2024) → $308K (2025)
Rodnell Workman
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$295K (2025)
Alice Vilma
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Sabathia
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Foster
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cidra Sebastien
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Hirsch
Chairman Emeritus & Board Member
Chairman & Board Member → Chairman Emeritus & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Gorevic
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jed Laskowitz
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Roberts
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Wood
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bilsky
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gross
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nnamdi Okike
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Almodovar
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raul Damas
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Creamer
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Pamon
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Lasry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eu-Gene Sung
Treasurer & Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer & Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Lotson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell Silver
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Uro
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Bell Vice Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Turchin Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Frankfurt Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (40)
- Former: Judy Turchin (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Frankfurt (2019–2024) — Secretary & Board Member
- Former: Richard Byrne (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dean Bell (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kerin Hempel (2021–2024) — Former Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Christine Burke Svp (2022–2024) — Strategic Partnerships & Runner Prod.
- Former: Ted Metellus Svp Edp (2022–2024) — Race Director of Tcs Nyc Marathon
- Former: David Weil Treasurer (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Eu-Gene Sung Treasurer As (2024) — Of July Board Member
- Former: Marissa Munoz (2024) — Senior Vice President & Community Impact
- Former: Danielle Sered (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Weil (2019–2023) — Treasurer & Board Member
- Former: Mark Levenfus (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erica Edwards-O'Neal Svp (2022–2023) — Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inc.
- Former: Jae Lee Vp General Counsel (2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Maria Note (2023) — Vice President, Human Resources & Office Ops
- Former: Samira Shah Svp General (2023) — Counsel & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Jura Uro (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Capiraso (2019–2022) — Former CEO & Board Member
- Former: Bruno Charles Garcia (2022) — Vice President, Marketing & Communications
- Former: Jae Lee Vp General (2022) — Counsel & Assistant Secretary
- Former: James Heim Former Svp Events (2022) — Race Director of Mar.
- Former: Anne Beane Rudman (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Weiller (2019–2021) — Senior Vice President, Media, Pr & Pro Athletics
- Former: James Grooms (2019–2021) — Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
- Former: James Heim (2019–2021) — Senior Vice President, Events & Race Director of Tcs Nyc Marathon
- Former: Rachel Pratt (2019–2021) — Senior Vice President of Youth & Committee Svcs
- Former: Thomas Labrecque Jr. (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Clifford Sperber (2021) — Director & Youth Outreach
- Former: Jae Lee (2021) — Vice President, General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Linda Franken (2019–2020) — Senior Vice President of Finance & Assistant Tr.
- Former: Michael Rodgers (2020) — Vice President Bus Development & Strategic Partnerships
- Former: Peter Ciaccia (2020) — Former President of Event
- Former: Adam Manus (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Claudia Malley (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Feltman (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Martin Oppenheimer (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Ciaccia President (2019) — Event, Rd & Board Member
- Former: Sarah Cummins (2019) — Vice President Bus Development & Strategic Partnerships
- Former: Veronica O'Shea Tucker (2019) — Vice President Marketing & Digital
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $593K, to Robert T Simmelkjaer II (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New York Road Runners Inc
How much does New York Road Runners Inc give each year?
New York Road Runners Inc gave $1.2M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $914K across 9 grants.
What is New York Road Runners Inc's typical grant size?
New York Road Runners Inc's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $105,361, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from New York Road Runners Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does New York Road Runners Inc give grants?
New York Road Runners Inc gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does New York Road Runners Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of New York Road Runners Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are New York Road Runners Inc's largest grantees?
New York Road Runners Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Armory Foundation ($566,500), The Fund for Public Schools ($234,468) and Central Park Conservancy ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is New York Road Runners Inc?
New York Road Runners Inc reported $187.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $132.7M.
What does New York Road Runners Inc fund?
NYRR’s mission is to transform the health and well-being of communities through inclusive and accessible running experiences that empower people to achieve their potential. Its vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through running. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New York Road Runners Inc?
Community Support requests are submitted on a rolling basis and may be for monetary or in-kind support. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is New York Road Runners Inc's EIN?
New York Road Runners Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2949483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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