Blue Line Charity Partner Program
Funding Amount
Varies depending on annual proceeds; top three charities raising $5,000+ receive additional donations
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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.
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Eligible organizations
- Local nonprofit organizations
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
Allows nonprofits from the community to use the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health as a fundraiser. Partner organizations receive a large promotional audience (14,000+ runners and 2,000+ volunteers) without having to plan and organize an event themselves.
Geographic Scope: Akron, Ohio area and surrounding community
Eligibility:
- Local nonprofit organizations
- 501(c)(3) status required
What They Fund:
- Organizations can use the marathon events as a fundraising vehicle
- All funds raised by individual nonprofits go directly to them
- Top three charities that raise more than $5,000 receive additional donations from the Akron Marathon
- Donations vary depending on annual proceeds
Participation Requirements:
- Recruit runners who will fundraise on organization's behalf
- Recruit volunteers to give their time during race weekend
- Promote organization at event to large audience
Events Available:
- National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile (June)
- Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k (August)
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay (September)
Contact Information:
- Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation
- Phone: (330) 434-2786 or (330) 434-2RUN
- Email: info@akronmarathon.org
- Address: 155 E. Voris St. Akron, Ohio 44311
- Website: akronmarathon.org
Background: Launched in 2015, this program has grown significantly. As of 2021, over $6 million had been raised through net proceeds of events, runner donations, and this Blue Line Charity Partner Program. In 2015, the program expanded to include 15 local charities.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Visit akronmarathon.org/charitypartners
- Complete charity partner application
- Submit application through online form
- Organization must have 501(c)(3) status
Required Materials
- Organization information and 501(c)(3) documentation
- Description of mission and community impact
- Plan for recruiting runners and volunteers
- Fundraising goals
Ongoing Participation
- Recruit runners to fundraise on organization's behalf
- Recruit volunteers for race weekend
- Promote organization at the events
- All funds raised go directly to the nonprofit
Incentive Structure
- Top three charities raising $5,000+ receive additional donations from Akron Marathon
- Donation amounts vary based on annual proceeds
What The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation reported $993 in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $50K
- Median grant
- $50K
- By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Akron, OH.
Example grants
Akron Marathon Sustainability Fund of ACF · Akron, OH
General purpose
$50K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
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