Sample Budget for Kids Run and Elementary School Program

from Nancy Lieberman, GO! St. Louis Marathon, prepared for the Running USA Youth Programs Workshop

Assumptions: 2500 Children, Average Entry Fee = $7.50, 100% of children pay something

Race Date: Spring 2007  School Year:  2006-07

Revenue: Entry Fees.....................................................$18,750 

Sponsorship........................................................$25,000 

In-Kind Donation..................................................$22,310 

TOTAL REVENUE..........................................................$66,060

 

Expense: Salary........................................................30,000

Benefits & Payroll Tax..............................................7,000

    Total Compensation................................................37,000

  Website development for kids....................................1,000

Promotional Materials: design 

stationery, applications, logs, 

race schedules, etc.................................................2,000

Printing of Materials ..............................................4,000

Motivational Incentives...........................................3,360 

T-shirts ($3.00)....................................................7,500

Medals ($2).........................................................5,000

Race Bibs ($.28).....................................................700

Race Day Festivities: food, 

children's activities, 

portapotties, tables, tents, 

signs, banners, etc..................................................3,000

Recognition Awards to schools....................................1,000

Other Direct Expense: 

  Kick - Off run (shirts, food, park rental & equipmt)..1,500

TOTAL EXPENSES...........................................................$66,060 

 

Variables which may alter the budget:

  1. Is program part of a larger event where expenses may be shared?- insurance, permits, equipment, food, etc.
  2. Entry Fee
  3. Fee for coordinators or coaches
  4. Availability of Key Volunteers to assume Professional Responsibilities

In-Kind Donations to offset Budget may include:

  1. Secure serves of a graphic designer
  2. Trade a sponsorship with a printer
  3. Secure motivational items from local sports team
  4. Trade a sponsorship with a local grocery chain for food
  5. Post race festivities may include professional or college mascots, local cultural attractions setting up a booth, amateur clowns & face painters, high school DJs, etc.