Running2theFuture is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps kids stay in sports, school and enrichment programs regardless of what their families can afford.
We pay league fees, gear and transportation so cost never keeps a kid off a team, and we back that up with school supplies, tutoring and mentorship.
Yes. Running2theFuture is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. Our EIN is 00-0000000.
Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
We serve school-age kids whose families could not otherwise afford sports, tutoring or enrichment activities.
Programs run in the neighborhoods, schools and community centers where our kids already live and learn. Each event listing shows its location.
NFL running back Ashton Jeanty founded Running2theFuture to give back to the community that shaped him.
He started with a backpack drive and grew it into year-round programs. Read the full story on our About page.
Ashton attends events whenever his schedule allows, and he stays involved in planning year-round.
Appearances depend on the football calendar, so we do not promise he will be at a specific event. Follow our News and social channels for updates.
We run three kinds of programs: sports, education and enrichment.
Sports covers league fees, gear, uniforms and rides. Education covers backpacks, school supplies and tutoring. Enrichment covers camps, field trips and mentorship experiences.
Programs are free and open to school-age kids whose families need help covering the cost.
Ages vary by program. Our youth flag football league is for ages 8 to 14. Backpack drives are open to any local student.
Use the contact form and choose “Refer a kid” as the topic.
Tell us the child’s age, school and interests. We reply to every message and will let you know what is open now and what is coming next.
Give online at running2thefuture.org/donate. You can give once or monthly by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Checkout runs through Stripe, and a receipt is emailed right after your gift.
100% of donations fund programs for kids: league fees, gear, school supplies, tutoring and transportation.
$25 covers school supplies for one kid. $60 covers a full season of sports. $120 covers a season plus tutoring.
Yes. Running2theFuture is a 501(c)(3) charity, so donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Your Stripe receipt works as your tax record. Email info@running2thefuture.org if you need a year-end summary.
Yes. Choose a monthly amount on the Donate page. You can cancel any time from the link in your Stripe receipt or by emailing us.
Yes. Businesses can fund a team, an event or a season of tutoring, with recognition at the event and on our site.
Use the contact form and choose “Sponsor a program.”
Yes. New backpacks, school supplies and sports gear are always needed.
Email info@running2thefuture.org first so we can tell you what is needed and where to drop it off.
We hold backpack and school supply drives, free skills camps, a youth flag football league and community fundraisers.
Upcoming dates are on the Events page. Past events are written up in News.
Send a note through the contact form and choose “Volunteer.” We need coaches, tutors and event-day help.
Volunteers who work directly with kids complete a background check first.
Email info@running2thefuture.org or use the contact form. We answer every message.
Giveaways, like the autographed Ashton Jeanty football, are free to enter with your name and email on the giveaway post.
No purchase is necessary. One entry per person. Winners are drawn at random.
Winners are notified by email within a few days of the drawing and announced in News.
If we cannot reach a winner within 7 days, we draw again.
Email info@running2thefuture.org with “Media” in the subject line and your deadline.
We can share the logo, approved photos and background on the nonprofit and its programs.