Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program
Listed by The Boston Athletic Association
Funding Amount
3-15 invitational marathon entries (Gold: 10-15 entries; Blue: 3-5 entries)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Funder: Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) in partnership with Bank of America
Program Status: Active; 193 organizations selected for 2026
Award: Invitational entries into the Boston Marathon (not cash grants)
Geographic Scope: National; organizations selected directly support the eight cities and towns along the Boston Marathon route (Hopkinton, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, Brookline, Boston)
Program Overview
- Provides invitational entries to select nonprofit organizations
- Comprises almost 10% of the total Boston Marathon field
- Organizations use entries to recruit athletes who pledge to raise funds for their cause
- Participating athletes become fundraisers for the nonprofit organizations
Fundraising Impact
- 2025: Record $50.4 million raised
- 2023: $40.3 million raised
- Since program inception in 1989: Over $600 million raised
- 2026: 193 organizations selected
Entry Level Options
- Gold Level: 10-15 invitational entries (higher tier)
- Blue Level: 3-5 invitational entries (lower tier)
- Each level has specific selection criteria
Selection Criteria
The B.A.A. values organizations that:
- Focus on building healthy communities
- Specifically serve Greater Boston area and the eight cities/towns on the marathon route
- Are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (implied from context)
- Support causes aligned with community health and wellness
Contact Information
- Address: 699 Boylston Street, Suite 800, Boston, MA 02116 OR 1 Ash Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
- Email: accountservices@baa.org
How to Apply
Application Process
2024 Application Timeline (example):
- Submit Letter of Interest (LOI) using online link
- LOI deadline: 17:00 (5:00 PM), Friday, June 30, 2023
- Organizations notified of invitation to submit full application: July 11, 2023
- Full applications submitted to B.A.A.'s Charity and Community Engagement Committee
- Committee review meeting held in Summer
- Acceptance notifications sent shortly after committee meeting
Required Materials
- Letter of Interest (LOI): Initial submission required
- Full Application: Only invited organizations submit (after LOI review)
- Specific form details not provided in source material
Application Submission
- LOI submitted via online portal/link
- Full details available at program website
Timeline Note
Application deadlines vary by year. Contact B.A.A. for current year deadlines.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Recreation
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