MOUNTAIN GOAT RUN FOUNDATION INC

SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 593822964 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE T12 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)

revenue

$161K

expenses

$164K

net assets

$186K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

Organize a race whose proceeds are then distributed to local charities.

profile · synthesized from sources

Organizes a running race to raise funds, with proceeds distributed to local charities. Based in Syracuse, New York, the foundation operates as a grantmaking intermediary that supports community organizations through event-driven fundraising. The model centers on a single annual event that generates charitable donations.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Mountain Goat Run

Annual running race event that raises funds for distribution to local charities in Syracuse, NY

activities · 1 group

What they do

Organized Running and Triathlon Events 4 activities
- Ensuring runner safety and medical support during events
  
  Operates a medical tent near the finish line, deploys AMR vehicles, trains volunteers and police at water stops, and coordinates with emergency personnel to provide immediate medical assistance during the race. Established standardized safety protocols used annually.
- Managing race logistics and volunteer coordination
  
  Coordinates mile captains, traffic volunteers, police support, course mapping, Clinton Square layout planning, and entertainment scheduling (including bands and sound systems). Also manages training runs, course changes, and large-scale event communications and operations.
- Organizing the annual Mountain Goat Run and related running events
  
  Plans and executes the annual Mountain Goat 10 Miler, a 10-mile race and two-person relay event in Syracuse, NY, open to participants of all ages and skill levels. The event has been held since 1979 and includes time-based prize incentives, awards for top performers, and on-course support such as water stations, medical services, and volunteer coordination.
- Providing participant recognition and incentives
  
  Offers awards including cash prizes for winning USATF Niagara club members, time-based bonuses, age group and masters category trophies, and a lifetime participation pass for ongoing involvement. Also produces custom finisher medals designed for long-term collection and displays commemorative brick pavers along a path to the Mountain Goat Monument.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$161K

Contributions & grants$22K14%

Program service revenue$137K85%

Investment income$2K1%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$164K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out$11K

balance sheet

Total assets$186K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$186K

4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +6.4%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2

Emily Kulkus — Director
Fred Marty — Director

relationships · 14

Who they work with

AMR (formerly Rural Metro) Partner — Provides fully equipped medical response vehicles for the race course.
Elite Gaming Partner — Hosts the awards table during the race event.
Onondaga Historical Association Partner — Houses the official Mountain Goat Run archive created by Rosemarie Nelson.
Syracuse Police Partner — Coordinates with the Mountain Goat Run to provide support and ensure runner safety during training runs and the main event.
Syracuse Track Club Partner — Provided volunteers and support for the early organization and execution of the Mountain Goat Run.
Syracuse University Partner — Partnership established to host an internship program supporting the Mountain Goat Run.
USATF Niagara Partner — Collaborates with USATF Niagara to host the 10 Mile Open/Masters Association Championships and offer membership-based incentives.
Upstate Orthopedics Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Mountain Goat 10 Miler.
Upstate Orthopedics Partner — Title sponsor of the 2027 Mountain Goat Run.
Upstate Orthopedics Partner — Title sponsor of the 49th Annual Mountain Goat Run in Syracuse, NY.
Upstate Orthopedics Partner — Title sponsor of the 49th Annual Mountain Goat Run, indicating a named partnership supporting the event.
Upstate Orthopedics Partner — Title sponsor of the Mountain Goat Run.
Upstate Orthopedics Partner — Title sponsor of the annual Mountain Goat Run race.
Upstate Orthopedics Partner — Title sponsor of the annual Mountain Goat Run.

strategies · 4

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.

Challenging Course as Transformative Experience

methodology: tough-course-design-for-triumph
By designing a physically and mentally demanding course, the organization cultivates a profound sense of accomplishment because overcoming adversity in a structured setting reinforces perseverance and personal growth.
Community-Centered Event Design

methodology: community-engagement
By centering the annual race as a celebratory community event, the organization fosters deep participation and sustained engagement because shared cultural experiences strengthen commitment and collective identity.
Lifetime Engagement through Recognition

methodology: lifetime-engagement-model
By offering permanent membership benefits and public recognition, the organization incentivizes long-term participation and giving because individuals are more likely to sustain involvement when their contributions are visibly honored over time.
Tiered Identity-Based Fundraising

methodology: tiered-donation-structure
By linking donation levels to goat breed identities, the organization increases fundraising efficacy because donors are motivated by symbolic status and personal identification with distinctive, rare breeds.