named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Scholarships
Provides financial support to worthy athletes based on demonstrated need, funded through race proceeds.
Firecracker 4
Annual four-mile race held on July 4th in Saratoga Springs, featuring elite runner divisions, prize money, and a youth Sparkler Run, with proceeds supporting local wellness and recreation programs.
Free Training Series
Weekly coach-led workouts in June for runners of all abilities, held in partnership with Fleet Feet and ASICS to prepare for the Firecracker 4 race.
Silks & Satins 5K
Annual 5K race held at the end of Saratoga's horse racing season, benefiting Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga and offering free museum admission and race course perks to participants.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 3 activities
- Funding health, recreation, and trail development through race proceedsDirects proceeds from races to support trail development, community recreation programs, healthy lifestyle initiatives, and partner organizations such as Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. Also raises funds for health and wellness purposes through athletic events.
- Organizing community running events and racesHosts multiple annual road and trail races including the Firecracker 4 Road Race, Saratoga First Day 5K, Silks & Satins 5K, and Revolutionary Run 5K, with documented participation from 2000 to 2026. These events are USATF-certified and draw thousands of participants statewide.
- Organizing volunteer support for race operationsRecruits and organizes volunteers to staff packet pick-up, manage water stops, and serve as course marshals at intersections during races, ensuring safe and efficient event operations.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funding grants to sports clubs and other exempt organizationsRaises and distributes funds to sports clubs and other exempt organizations through event-based fundraising, supporting broader community health and wellness goals.
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Coached Athletic Training Programs 1 activity
- Offering free training programs for runnersHosts a free, coach-led training series in Saratoga Springs from June to July for runners of all abilities, promoting inclusive participation in athletic activities.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Organizing team competitions that benefit charitiesRuns team-based competitions during events where prize donations are directed to charities selected by top-performing teams, fostering community engagement and philanthropy.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing educational scholarships to athletesAwards educational scholarships to deserving athletes based on demonstrated financial need, as part of its mission to support personal development and community health.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$163K
Contributions & grants$26K16%
Program service revenue$137K84%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$146K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$23K
balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$67K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +8.0%
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- AREEP Partner — Provides race timing services for FC4 events
- AREEP Partner — Provides race timing services for FC4 events.
- AREEP Partner — Timing services provider for the Firecracker 4 race
- ASICS Partner — Supports the training series with shoe demos and event sponsorship
- Board of Supervisors Partner — Co-organizes the Revolutionary Run 5K Race and children's Fun Run.
- City of Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works Partner — Community partner supporting the event, likely through infrastructure and site preparation.
- City of Saratoga Springs Fire Department Partner — Community partner supporting the event, likely through safety and logistics.
- City of Saratoga Springs Police Department Partner — Community partner supporting the event, likely through traffic and public safety.
- Discover Saratoga Partner — Community partner supporting the event through tourism promotion and outreach.
- Fasig-Tipton Partner — Hosts the race start and finish near its auction house and the Oklahoma training track.
- Fleet Feet Partner — Supports the Firecracker 4 training series and hosts packet pick-up locations
- Fleet Feet Malta Partner — Awards are held at Fleet Feet Malta for pickup after the event.
- National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Partner — Provides 800 free admission passes for race entrants as an in-kind contribution.
- New York Racing Association Government — Provides discounted admission to Saratoga Race Course for race participants
- New York Racing Association (NYRA) Partner — Provides complimentary general admission tickets to Saratoga Race Course for race participants.
- Raven Events Partner — Co-producer of FC4 events
- Raven Events Partner — Co-producer of FC4 race events.
- Raven Events Partner — Co-producer of the Firecracker 4 event
- Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Community partner supporting the event through promotion and local business engagement.
- Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency Partner — Co-organizes the Revolutionary Run 5K Race and children's Fun Run.
- Saratoga Springs Partner — Hosts multiple FC4 Events races including the Silks & Satins 5K and Saratoga First Day 5K.
- Saratoga Springs City Center Partner — Hosts race start, packet pick-up, and event operations
- Schuylerville, Fort Hardy Park Partner — Location for the Revolutionary Run 5K hosted by FC4 Events.
- Sports clubs Partner — Receives distributed funds from FC4 INC to support athletic and community activities.
- Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga Partner — Beneficiary organization that receives proceeds from the Silks & Satins 5K; handles race sponsorship coordination.
- Thirsty Owl Partner — Sponsor providing volunteer wine tasting certificates and hosting a volunteer wrap-up party
- USATF Network — Hosts a race certified by USATF
- Volunteer Coordinator Partner — Role responsible for managing volunteer engagement for FC4 Events races.
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.
- Culturally Integrated Event Experiencemethodology: culturally-integrated-course-designBy aligning event timing and course design with local cultural assets—such as Saratoga’s horse racing season and equine-related areas—the organization strengthens community ownership and participation because events feel locally meaningful and contextually rooted.
- Inclusive Community Participation Modelmethodology: inclusive_event_designBy designing accessible events with multiple race distances and non-competitive pacing (e.g., welcoming walkers), the organization increases community health engagement because lowering barriers to entry encourages participation across ages, abilities, and fitness levels.
- Recreation-Based Health Promotionmethodology: recreation-based community healthBy organizing community running events integrated with local culture and geography, the organization promotes health and wellness because participation in inclusive, celebratory physical activity fosters sustained community engagement and personal well-being.