BBB Wise Giving Report for
Road Runners Club of America

BBB Wise Giving Report issued August 2010
BBB Wise Giving Report expires August 2012


Does not meet one or more standards
This charity does not meet one or more of the 20 standards for Charity Accountability. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Road Runners Club of America
Address: 1501 Lee Highway, Suite 140
  Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 703-525-3890
703-525-3890
Web Address: www.RRCA.org
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1976, Virginia
Affiliates: Affiliates of the Road Runners Club of America, and 800 chapters
Stated Purpose: "to promote running as a competitive sport and as healthy exercise."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) does not meet the following Standard for Charity Accountability.

Standard 13: Accuracy of Expenses in Financial Statements - Accurately report the charity's expenses, including any joint cost allocations, in its financial statements. For example, audited or unaudited statements which inaccurately claim zero fund raising expenses or otherwise understate the amount a charity spends on fund raising, and/or overstate the amount it spends on programs will not meet this standard.

RRCA does not meet this Standard because:

  • The organization allocates membership dues collection expenses to programs.
Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

To help educate runners and leaders of its affiliate organizations, the RRCA has developed training programs, educational materials, and tip sheets on various topics related to runner safety and best practices in managing running clubs and events. The RRCA partners with organizations and sponsors to develop and promote educational and advocacy programs. The "Kids Run the Nation" program is a multi-week, gender neutral, youth running program designed for children in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. "Kids Run the Nation Fund" assists running clubs, events, and schools that are interested in implementing or currently have a youth running program. This grant program is funded by restricted contributions from RRCA members, individuals, foundations, and corporations.

For the year ended December 31, 2010, RRCA's program expenses were:

  
Insurance program 729,989
General membership 264,101
Championship events 111,721
Kids Run the Nation 43,258
Roads scholar program 41,017
Total Program Expenses: $1,190,086
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Jean Knaack, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $99,479

Chair of the Board: Brent Ayer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President

Board Size: 9

Paid Staff Size: 3

*2009 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Print advertisements, grant proposals, Internet appeals, cause-related marketing, and membership appeals.
Fund raising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $657,320, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on RRCA's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Insurance program 678,019
Membership dues 374,916
Special programs 142,173
Investment gains 107,615
Contributions 99,698
Sponsorships 40,533
Investment income 25,411
Other income 14,558
Publications 2,502
Advertising 2,236
Total Income $1,487,661


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 92%  Fund Raising: 1%  Administrative: 4%  Other Expenses: 3%

Total income   $1,487,661
  Program expenses $1,190,086
  Fund raising expenses 13,178
  Administrative expenses 53,285
  Other Expenses 39,620
Total expenses   $1,296,169
Income in Excess of Expenses   191,492
Beginning net assets   529,729
Ending net assets   721,221
Total liabilities   489,570
Total assets   $1,210,791


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