Boston Athletic Association Boston Marathon Charity Program
The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) has developed a program with the Boston Marathon and selected charitable organizations in the Boston area. The BAA assists these charitable organizations by providing them with guaranteed Boston Marathon entries for their organization’s fundraising purposes.
When charitable organizations receive these Boston Marathon entries, they in turn can publicize their available entries to interested runners. In short, they are offering runners a chance to run the Boston Marathon on behalf of their organizations. Runners must commit to fundraising a certain amount of money for the charitable foundation in order to obtain an entry from the organization. In 2010, runners were asked to raise a minimum $3,250 apiece for their organizations. Organizations receive 15 entries apiece, and therefore have the capability to raise a minimum of $48,750 with a full team of 15 members. Many organizations raise much more money than this.
This is a very beneficial partnership for charities and runners alike. The Boston Marathon is a very exclusive race, and one of the few races for which runners must qualify. However, if runners chose to participate in a charity program, they do not need to qualify for the Marathon, and have a chance to participate in one of the world’s most prestigious races. Organizations stand to gain both funds and publicity from their partnership with the BAA.
The BAA accepts applications for charity teams each June and July, and selects a limited number of organizations each year. This year, the BAA will accept applications until July 22, for the 2011 BAA Boston Marathon Charity Program. Applications are submitted online (http://registration.baa.org/cfm_Charity/pg_Charity.cfm?mode=entry), and, according to the BAA, will take about an hour to complete. In addition to completing the online application, organizations are required to a 501 (c) 3 letter, IRS Form 990, and an audit report.
Though all 501 (c) 3 organizations located in the Greater Boston Area are encouraged to apply, strong consideration will be given to those who's own mission is to promote fitness through athletics and those who offer youth development programs. Consideration is limited to organizations in the Greater Boston area.
Contact information:
Elisabeth Worthing
40 Trinity Place, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
[email protected]
617-236-1652, x2630
http://www.bostonmarathon.org/bostonmarathon/Charity.asp
When charitable organizations receive these Boston Marathon entries, they in turn can publicize their available entries to interested runners. In short, they are offering runners a chance to run the Boston Marathon on behalf of their organizations. Runners must commit to fundraising a certain amount of money for the charitable foundation in order to obtain an entry from the organization. In 2010, runners were asked to raise a minimum $3,250 apiece for their organizations. Organizations receive 15 entries apiece, and therefore have the capability to raise a minimum of $48,750 with a full team of 15 members. Many organizations raise much more money than this.
This is a very beneficial partnership for charities and runners alike. The Boston Marathon is a very exclusive race, and one of the few races for which runners must qualify. However, if runners chose to participate in a charity program, they do not need to qualify for the Marathon, and have a chance to participate in one of the world’s most prestigious races. Organizations stand to gain both funds and publicity from their partnership with the BAA.
The BAA accepts applications for charity teams each June and July, and selects a limited number of organizations each year. This year, the BAA will accept applications until July 22, for the 2011 BAA Boston Marathon Charity Program. Applications are submitted online (http://registration.baa.org/cfm_Charity/pg_Charity.cfm?mode=entry), and, according to the BAA, will take about an hour to complete. In addition to completing the online application, organizations are required to a 501 (c) 3 letter, IRS Form 990, and an audit report.
Though all 501 (c) 3 organizations located in the Greater Boston Area are encouraged to apply, strong consideration will be given to those who's own mission is to promote fitness through athletics and those who offer youth development programs. Consideration is limited to organizations in the Greater Boston area.
Contact information:
Elisabeth Worthing
40 Trinity Place, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
[email protected]
617-236-1652, x2630
http://www.bostonmarathon.org/bostonmarathon/Charity.asp