Sacramento Running Association
The Sacramento Running Association (SRA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization was established in 1982 with the mission of bringing world class running events to the sacramento area. The first stage of this mission was fulfilled when the inaugural California international marathon was held in december of 1983. Since then the success of the cim has enabled the SRA to expand its mission to encourage people of all ages to develop a healthy lifestyle through running. To this end it has established a variety of running events and provides funds and resources to the beneficiaries of the organization.
Sacramento Running Association at a glance
In short: Sacramento Running Association gave $42K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,500
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,750
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,750
- Total assets
- $3,036,807
- +44.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sacramento Running Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American River Parkway Foundation ($32K). Together the top 2 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sacramento Running Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2019) to $62K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American River Parkway Foundation Carmicahel, CA | Provide Financial Assistance in Trail Maintenance | $31,500 |
| Runnin' for Rhett Sacramento, CA | Provide Financial Assistance | $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 | $3,036,807 | $4,401,218 | $3,464,707 | $41,500 | 2 | $108,809 |
| 2024 | $2,109,214 | $3,695,487 | $3,205,341 | $62,250 | 3 | $71,854 |
| 2023 | $1,490,455 | $3,303,902 | $2,839,109 | $62,250 | 3 | $10 |
| 2022 | $1,025,692 | $1,966,097 | $2,322,332 | $35,000 | 2 | $39 |
| 2021 | $1,381,927 | $1,037,265 | $668,530 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,013,192 | $2,468,461 | $2,454,550 | $44,670 | 2 | $20,632 |
| 2019 | $997,438 | $2,631,938 | $2,762,392 | $34,500 | 1 | $1,605 |
About Sacramento Running Association
Based on IRS filings
Sacramento Running Association is a public charity, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $109K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sacramento Running Association is led by Tamara Torlakson, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tamara Torlakson
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denis Zilaff
Past President
President → Past President, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Rutledge
Vice President
Past President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Muffet McClengehan
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Polansky
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Clark Whitten (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Ken Smalley (2021) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Sacramento Running Association
How much does Sacramento Running Association give each year?
Sacramento Running Association gave $42K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $62K across 3 grants.
How large is Sacramento Running Association?
Sacramento Running Association reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
Where does Sacramento Running Association operate?
Sacramento Running Association has awarded grants in California.
What is Sacramento Running Association's EIN?
Sacramento Running Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3300121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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