Run Wild Inc
Run Wild supports land conservation and stewardship in the hudson valley by organizing running races and conducting other fundraising activities.
Run Wild Inc at a glance
In short: Run Wild Inc gave $239K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $238,645
- +581.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $59,661
- +240.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,625
- Total assets
- $65,118
- -70.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Run Wild Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Open Space Institute ($205K). Together the top 4 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $239K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Space Institute New York City, NY | Support Land Conservation and Stewardship | $205,000 |
| New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Mahwah, NJ | Support Land Conservation and Stewardship | $14,250 |
| Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve Sleepy Hollow, NY | Support Land Conservation and Stewardship | $13,000 |
| Friends of Fahnestock Cold Spring, NY | Support Land Conservation and Stewardship | $6,395 |
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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 | $65,118 | $90,331 | $242,825 | $238,645 | 4 | $369 |
| 2024 | $217,612 | $188,542 | $42,880 | $35,000 | 2 | $187 |
| 2023 | $71,950 | $81,732 | $45,741 | — | — | — |
About Run Wild Inc
Based on IRS filings
Run Wild Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Wallkill, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $65K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $239K. Net investment income was $369.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Run Wild Inc is led by Kenneth Posner, Board Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth Posner
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Davidson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Gadol
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Spector
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Jennings
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Rader
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Aaron
Tresurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Emily Theresa (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Heidi Fuhrman (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Guillorn (2023–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Run Wild Inc
How much does Run Wild Inc give each year?
Run Wild Inc gave $239K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
What is Run Wild Inc's typical grant size?
Run Wild Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,625, and its average grant was $59,661, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Run Wild Inc give grants?
Run Wild Inc gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%).
Does Run Wild Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Run Wild Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Land Conservation and Stewardship" (4 grants).
How large is Run Wild Inc?
Run Wild Inc reported $65K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $90K.
What is Run Wild Inc?
Run Wild Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Wallkill, NY. It holds $65K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Run Wild Inc's EIN?
Run Wild Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1138296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
Live grants for the work Run Wild Inc funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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