Organizations Filed Purposes:
To receive and administer funds for scientific, educational, civic, athletic, patriotic, cultural, social, and charitable purposes, and to more specifically encourage and foster active lifestyles. At this time the primary activity is the Joplin Memorial Run, usually held in May, and includes a half, 5K run and kids run in honor of the 161 victims of the May 22, 2011 tornado in Joplin, MO. Proceeds of the event allows us to support other 501 (c) 3 organizations, and to create and operate other active lifestyle type of events in the future. In our first year (2012) we were able to contribute over $30,000 to local charities. Our 2013 mission was to produce 161 banners in honor of the victims, which will be proudly displayed year after year at this signature event. In 2013 over $20,000 was donated and the banners were displayed proudly for the first time. In 2014 we donated over $20,000 again. 2015 moving forward continue to support other like efforts.
To receive and administer funds for scientific, educational, civic, athletic, patriotic, cultural, social, and charitable purposes, and to more specifically encourage and foster active lifestyles. The primary activity is the Joplin Memorial Run, which is held in May, and includes a half-marathon, 5K run and kids run in honor of the 161 victims of the May 22, 2011 tornado in Joplin, MO. Proceeds of the event allow us to support other 501 (c) 3 organizations, and to create and operate other active lifestyle type of events in the future. In our first year (2012) we were able to contribute over $30K to local charities. In 2013 and again in 2014 we were able to contribute over $20K to local charities. As part of our 2014 contributions we were able to provide athletic equipment to several tornado victims families. In 2015 through 2019 we contributed over $125K. We continue to support other similar causes to promote healthy activities. Helped create a new kids soccer league and walk/dog park.
Joplin Memorial Run general expenses, this includes general operational costs of the event, excluding cash awards, prizes. A full marathon was added in 2016, but just for the 5th anniversary year. In 2017 a relay race was added as well. We change our event to match the ever changing tastes of the running community. 2020 we moved our race to December and greatly reduced our numbers allowed to allow for social distancing and enhanced safety procedures. This allowed our event to safely take place.
Contract Services which include Race Director $35,500 to oversee the entire race, and various workers paid a small stipend to manage volunteers and assist in recruiting all volunteers and services.
Marketing expenses for the Joplin Memorial Run.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Doug Hunt | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Newt Sharp | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Robin Mcalester | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Cook | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Anne Windsor | Secretary and Director | 2 | $0 |
| Tonya Sprenkle | Director and Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Audie Dennis | Director and Chairman | 3 | $0 |
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