irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $14KNewsletter - The newsletter is a monthly online publication devoted to running, including regular articles on training, safety and nutrition. The newsletter reached 25,000 people monthly.
- #2 $19KScholarships and Grants - Scholarships are awarded to college students that have excelled in academics and running. Grants are awarded to various running organizations.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Just Run
Youth program introducing students in grades 2 through 6 to running, focusing on encouragement, sportsmanship, confidence, and positive physical activity experiences.
Race Organization
Hosts and manages a calendar of running events including 5Ks, half marathons, marathons, and track meets throughout the year.
Scholarships and Grants
Provides financial awards to college students excelling in academics and running, and grants to running-related organizations.
The Pace Setter
Monthly online newsletter providing articles on running, training, nutrition, and club news to promote education and communication among members.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 3 activities
- Administer recognition and awards programsHosts an annual Awards Banquet to recognize member achievements in running and service, maintains a Hall of Fame for individuals with extraordinary distinction in the club, and operates a Grand Prix race series with point tracking and cash prizes for top finishers in multiple age categories.
- Maintain race information and results platformOperates a digital platform to post and share race results, photos, and event information, including historical records for major races like the Boilermaker 15K and Just Run events, supporting transparency and community engagement.
- Organize and host running eventsOrganizes nearly 30 running events annually across the Capital District, including road races, cross country, track meets, and trail runs for participants of all ages and experience levels. Events include the Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon, Hannaford Half Marathon, MVP Health Care Stockade-athon 15K, Labor Day 5K, Escarpment Trail 30K, and various seasonal series such as the Winter Series and Colonie Summer Track.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to student runnersFunds six $3,000 non-renewable scholarships annually to high school seniors who are accomplished runners and plan to attend college full-time, administered through a dedicated Scholarship Committee.
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Coached Athletic Training Programs 1 activity
- Operate youth running programsRuns the Just Run program to engage students in grades 2 through 6 in running, promoting sportsmanship and confidence through training sessions, T-shirts, finisher ribbons, snacks, and organized cross country and track events. Also organizes an annual fall cross country meet and spring track meet for elementary school students in the Capital District.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce running-related educational contentProduces a monthly online newsletter featuring articles on training, safety, and nutrition for runners, reaching thousands of subscribers each month.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Provide grants to support regional running organizationsProvides financial grants of up to $1,000 to organizations that promote running in the Capital Region, including youth running programs, college running clubs, and local race organizers, through a formal Grant Committee review process.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Support member participation through fee waivers and discountsOffers members free entry to ten club-hosted running events annually (Ten Free Program), including events like the Winter Series and Anniversary Run. Provides discounted race entry fees for members, a 50% discount for runners aged 18 and under, and a 25% discount for military personnel, veterans, and their families. Qualifying college and university running clubs receive five free entries to most HMRRC races.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$645K
Contributions & grants$51K8%
Program service revenue$572K89%
Investment income$22K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$601K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$13K
Grants paid out$19K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$628K
Cash$628K
Investments$0
Liabilities$361
Net assets$628K
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.8%
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Albany Running Exchange Partner — Collaborates on race result reporting, as seen with the LIFESONG DASH 2026 event.
- CDPHP Partner — Co-organizes the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge, a major annual running event.
- Casey Vincelette Partner — Chair of the HMRRC Race Committee and Vice President for Running Events, responsible for organizing and overseeing club running events.
- Chris Kurkjian Partner — Chair of the Conflicts Committee and Vice President for Finance, involved in financial governance and conflict resolution within the club.
- Denis Hurley Partner — Chair of both the Scholarship Committee and the Grant Committee, and serves as Vice-President of the club, indicating leadership in key programmatic areas.
- Denis Hurley Partner — Receives grant applications on behalf of the HMRRC Grant Committee.
- Ed Hampston Partner — Volunteer coordinator for Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club Inc.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for member engagement and communication.
- Girls on the Run Partner — HMRRC members coach for the Girls on the Run program, supporting its mission to build confidence and life skills in young girls through running.
- Grafton Lakes State Park Partner — Host location for the Run For the Roses 5K and Kids' 1 Mile Fun Run.
- Helderberg Mountain Brewing Partner — Host venue for the Miles for Meals 5K.
- ID.me Partner — Partners with ID.me to verify eligibility for military discounts on race registrations.
- Jennings Landing Partner — Host site for the Strides Against Lupus 5k.
- Just Run Partner — Program directed and sponsored by Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club Inc. for elementary school students.
- MVP Health Care Partner — Title sponsor of the Stockadeathon 15K race.
- Ravi Chauhan Partner — Receives applications for youth and college/university runner grants on behalf of HMRRC.
- Schodack Island State park Partner — Location for the Clover Run 5K Trail run.
- Section II high schools Partner — High schools whose track or cross-country runners are eligible for the Bill Shrader Sr. Memorial Scholarships.
- Siena University Partner — Host site for the Bad Blood 5K Run.
- Tri City Valley Cats Partner — Co-hosts the Father's Day 5K race in partnership with HMRRC.
- college students Partner — Awards scholarships to college students who excel in academics and running.
- local stores Partner — Provide merchandise discounts to HMRRC members as advertised in The Pace Setter.
- various running organizations Partner — Provides grants to running organizations.
strategies · 3
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.
- Inclusive Community Participation Modelmethodology: inclusive_community_engagementBy designing accessible events with multiple distances, family activities, open membership policies, and free member entries, the club increases engagement across diverse populations, because removing structural and financial barriers enables broader participation and sustained involvement in running.
- Member-Driven Volunteer Engagementmethodology: member-driven volunteer engagementBy structuring club operations around member-led volunteering and committee participation, the club strengthens local running events and promotes runner health and safety, because empowering members as active contributors fosters ownership, sustainability, and community cohesion.
- Youth Engagement as Pipeline Developmentmethodology: pipeline-developmentBy investing in youth running programs and school-based initiatives, the club builds future participation and leadership within the organization, because early positive experiences with running increase the likelihood of long-term involvement and community stewardship.