Donate
$75 laces up one kid's dream.
That's what a new pair of running shoes costs us. Your tax-deductible donation to our San Antonio 501(c)(3) goes toward shoes bought through our partner stores and vendors, plus the Saturday program that keeps kids running in them.
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Your impact
What your gift does
A third of a new pair. Three gifts like it put a kid in new shoes.
One runner's entry fee for a local 5K, 10K or half marathon. We cover 100+ a year.
One brand-new pair of running shoes for one kid.
Two kids in new shoes, ready for their first race.
Five kids: a whole Saturday crew in new shoes.
Give a Dream Kit
A whole year of running, for one kid.
A Dream Kit is everything a runner needs for the year ahead. It's the gift that turns "I want to run" into "I'm ready."
Holidays
Fill a stocking
Give a San Antonio kid a Christmas morning with brand-new running gear. A perfect gift in place of another gift exchange, from you, your family or your office.
Fill a stockingBirthdays
Dream Big birthday
Celebrate your birthday, or someone you love, by giving a kid a fresh start for their year of running. Ask friends to chip in instead of gifts.
Give a birthday Dream KitBusinesses and teams can outfit a whole group: 10 Dream Kits is about $2,250. Sponsor kits
More ways to give
See all ways to give →Donate shoes
New or gently worn running and athletic shoes. Drop them off at Woodlawn Lake Gym (219 Alexander Ave) any Saturday, 8:30–10:00am. More than a few pairs? We'll try to arrange a pickup.
Shoe donation guide →Employer matching
Many companies match employee gifts. Use the organization details below on your employer's form.
Matching gift guide →Sponsor a race
Businesses can sponsor our July 5K & 10K, our Race Entry Fund (100+ race fees a year), our annual Easter egg hunt or a season of shoes, with banners, co-branded gear and recognition on our website.
See sponsorship levels →Mail a check
Payable to Running Down A Dream:
11824 Jollyville Rd, Suite 500
Austin, TX 78759
For grants & matching gifts
- Legal name
- Running Down A Dream
- Status
- 501(c)(3) public charity
- EIN
- 87-1388553
- NAICS
- 813410
- Mailing
- 11824 Jollyville Rd, Suite 500, Austin, TX 78759
Giving questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Running Down A Dream is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 87-1388553), and gifts are deductible to the extent allowed by law. Zeffy emails your receipt right away.
Do Venmo and Cash App gifts get a receipt?
Add your email in the payment note and we'll send one. For the simplest receipt, give through Zeffy.
Can I cancel a monthly gift?
Anytime, from the link in your Zeffy receipt, or just email us.