named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Advanced Training
Competitive-level training program for experienced athletes preparing for one-mile and 5K races, including speed work, hill running, and endurance training
Community Running Programs
Weekly adaptive track sessions for children and young adults of all abilities, focusing on endurance, coordination, teamwork, and running form in public parks across NYC, Westchester, Boston, and Detroit
Fast Feet Basketball Clinics
Free introductory basketball clinics in Brooklyn teaching dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork to youth of all ability levels
Fast Feet Mind & Body Fitness
In-person yoga and strength & conditioning classes in Brooklyn designed to improve flexibility, power, speed, and mindfulness for athletes of all abilities
In-School Programs
Partnership with schools to deliver adaptive physical education using a structured curriculum, offered either through in-person coaching or staff training and consulting
Virtual Training Program
Live Zoom-based fitness, nutrition, yoga, and social skills classes for athletes to participate from home with no equipment required
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Coached Athletic Training Programs 2 activities
- Community-based track and running teamsRuns community-based track and running programs for youth and young adults of all abilities, with weekly afterschool practices, seasonal programming, and opportunities to compete in local and regional events such as the Big Bird Run and Icahn Stadium meet. Includes advanced training for athletes preparing for 5K and one-mile races.
- School-based running and physical education programsOperates school-based running clubs and delivers weekly adaptive physical education lessons using a structured curriculum, led by trained instructors. Programs focus on building endurance, biomechanics, coordination, and teamwork, and include an end-of-year track meet for partner schools.
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Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 2 activities
- Inclusive yoga and strength training classesProvides inclusive yoga classes focused on strength, flexibility, and mindfulness, and strength and conditioning classes featuring circuit training, plyometrics, and agility drills for athletes aged 7+, all designed to be accessible to individuals of all abilities.
- Virtual fitness and wellness programsOffers a virtual training program with weekly live Zoom classes in fitness, nutrition, yoga, and social skills, accessible from home without equipment. Also provides weekly Zoom office hours for ongoing support.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Adaptive running programs for individuals with disabilitiesProvides adaptive running and track programs for children and young adults of all abilities, including those with developmental and physical disabilities, through school-based and community-based models. Programs include weekly practices, seasonal sessions (indoor and outdoor), form drills, endurance training, and participation in races and track meets, with accommodations such as social stories and ASL interpreters.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Capacity building for schools in adaptive physical educationSupports schools in implementing adaptive physical education through a two-hour training session on the Fast Feet curriculum, monthly in-person coaching visits, and ongoing support via weekly Zoom office hours for school staff.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Introductory and recreational sports clinicsOffers free introductory basketball clinics teaching fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork to youth of all skill levels, as well as free trial classes for new families to experience running programs before enrolling.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$551K
Contributions & grants$473K86%
Program service revenue$73K13%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$444K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$276K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$434K
Cash$434K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$434K
Liquid reserves11.7 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +9.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Clinchy | Executive Director | 40 | $83K |
board members · 11
- Amanda Wirth — Board Director
- Christine Burnham — Board Vice President
- Dora Georgescu — Board Director
- Emily Schriber — Board Secretary
- Frank Pecorelli — Board Director
- Harbet Okuti — Board Director
- Hope Buerkle — Board Director
- Jessica Melendez — Board Director
- Karina Christiansen — Board President
- Maritza Tong — Board Director
- Wesley Davis — Board Treasurer
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Amadou Henri Ba Partner — Instructor for the strength and conditioning class at Fast Feet Community Space
- Bandit RUNNING Partner — Primary nonprofit partner of Fast Feet
- Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex Partner — Hosts the summer running program at its facility.
- Boston Children’s Hospital Partner — Partner organization collaborating on adaptive running programs
- Franciscan Children’s Partner — Partner organization collaborating on adaptive running programs
- LeagueApps Network — Recognized Fast Feet as one of five woman-operated organizations empowering communities through sport
- Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center Partner — Hosts Fast Feet basketball clinics at its Bedford Avenue location in Brooklyn.
- NYLPI Partner — Provided pro bono legal support to help grow Fast Feet's inclusive running programs
- New York Road Runners Partner — Board member Wesley Davis shares volunteer experiences with Fast Feet NYC through this organization
- New York University Network — Alumni affiliation for staff members involved with Fast Feet NYC.
- Sarah Marie Lowe Partner — Instructor for the yoga class at Fast Feet Community Space
- Schools and communities serving individuals of all abilities Partner — Collaborates with schools and communities to deliver adaptive running, nutrition, and social development programs.
- The Post BK Partner — Hosts Fast Feet basketball clinics at its Brooklyn location.
- United States of American Track & Field Foundation Funder — Awarded Fast Feet $10,000 in grant funding to expand adaptive running programs
- YouTube Partner — Hosts program videos on YouTube to help families visualize practice sessions.
- school communities Partner — Collaborates with school communities to deliver adaptive physical education programs during or after school.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Adaptive Running for Holistic Developmentmethodology: adaptive_runningBy using adaptive running programs tailored to individual abilities, the organization fosters physical fitness, confidence, and a sustained love for movement, because personalized engagement increases participation and long-term adherence to healthy habits.
- Holistic Youth Development via Structured Training Frameworkmethodology: eight-benchmark training frameworkBy implementing an eight-benchmark framework that integrates physical, technical, and social-emotional components, the organization develops well-rounded youth runners, because structured progression across multiple domains leads to sustained engagement and personal growth.
- Inclusive Athletics Through Integrated Supportmethodology: therapeutic-sports-integrationBy integrating coaching with occupational therapy and using differentiated instruction, the organization supports developmental and physical growth in youth athletes, because combining therapeutic and athletic expertise addresses diverse needs more effectively than physical activity alone.
- Play-Based and Success-Oriented Engagementmethodology: play-based developmentBy using play-based methods and designing activities that ensure personal success, the organization promotes motor, social-emotional, and cognitive development, because experiential learning in fun, low-pressure environments increases intrinsic motivation and developmental outcomes.
- Team-Based Identity and Belongingmethodology: team-based identity developmentBy embedding training within school-based running clubs, the organization fosters athletic identity and motivation, because team affiliation and shared pride increase commitment and long-term participation.