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Run for the Wall®

We Ride for Those Who Can't®

aka RFTW®   |   Dayton, NV   |  https://rftw.us

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Mission

Run for the Wall® is a 501(c)(3) and a 509(a)(2) charity established to promote healing among ALL veterans and their families and friends, to call for an accounting of all Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action (POW/MIA), to honor the memory of those Killed in Action (KIA) and support those Wounded in Action (WIA) from all wars, and to support our military personnel all over the world. We work continuously with churches, schools, VA Centers and Hospitals, and other veteran organizations to educate and assist in the healing process for ALL who served in our Nation's military services, including family members and friends of those who serve.

Notes from the nonprofit

Run For The Wall is managed and led by a volunteer Board of Directors, who receive no wage-type compensation for their work. Staffed entirely by volunteers, we have been providing veteran support services since 1989. Our funding is solely dependent on merchandise sales from our online store, donations from supporters and businesses along with registration fees from riders who participate in our annual Mission. We often receive support in the form of hydration supplies from several small businesses, along with Law Enforcement Support from a variety of states and local communities. We are all-inclusive and welcome both veterans and other patriots, including the occasional rider from other countries.

Ruling year info

1999

President

Mr. John W Staub

Main address

50 Fourth Ave #1445

Dayton, NV 89403 USA

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EIN

36-4125559

NTEE code info

Military/Veterans' Organizations (W30)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

First, we need to ensure we are meeting our primary Mission goal of promoting healing among ALL veterans, their families, and friends. Our RFTW 2028 strategic plan addresses several areas of the corporation and its operations that require forward-thinking amid a constantly changing environment. Starting in 2023 and extending out to 2028, our strat plan addresses each directorate and route with an eye toward keeping the Mission viable despite changing rider demographics and negative economic influences. Recognizing our age demographics were not showing an increase in younger veteran participation while we showed a decrease in older veteran participation, we needed to make ourselves attractive to younger veterans. We need to continue to improve our business practices, establish better communications with similar veteran organizations, and ensure we are developing and working within an annual operating budget across all directorates. All while focusing on our Mission.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Promotion of POW/MIA KIW/WIA awareness and healing among our veterans, friends and families

Each year, we organize and host a motorcycle event that involves 4 routes, 3 of which travel from CA to Washington, DC, with one traveling from Washington, DC to Marseilles, IL, all stopping at veteran-related organizations, veteran assisted living facilities, VA Centers and organizations, churches, and schools to promote healing among all veterans, their friends, and families, to honor the memories of those POW/MIA and those KIA/WIA. We strive to maintain a safe, supportive, and private atmosphere in which all participants can reflect and heal on their journey to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. and the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial in Marseilles, Illinois in the hope they can return home to a new beginning.

Population(s) Served
Students
Teachers
Military personnel
Veterans
Families

We continue to call for an accounting of ALL POW/MIA personnel from all wars. Once we arrive in Washington, D.C., our riders have the opportunity to participate in Rolling to Remember, a protest that takes place on the streets of our Nation's capital, focused on calling for accountability for our POW/MIA service members.

Population(s) Served
Teachers
Students
Military personnel
Veterans

We work to remind Gold Star families that their sacrifice is not forgotten and that we continue to say their names and tell their stories so our KIA will not be forgotten. We meet with Gold Star families across the nation each year while on our annual Mission, to ensure they know "We Ride for Those who Can't".

Population(s) Served
Families
Parents
Veterans
Military personnel
Students

We regularly work with wounded veterans, recognizing that not all wounds are visible. On our annual Mission, we have chaplains trained to deal with veteran-related stressors, we ensure we have an atmosphere of inclusivity to include those suffering from the traumatic effects of combat. Additionally, we regularly provide grants or donations to organizations that support similar efforts.

Population(s) Served
Veterans
Military personnel
Teachers

Oftentimes, we stop at military installations and meet with military across the United States, to remind them that their work and support of our nation is not forgotten. We often have special platoons of riders consisting of active duty military ride a leg or three with us so that they too can find peace and healing.

Population(s) Served
Families
Teachers
Students
Military personnel
Veterans

RFTW supports a benevolence program for the administration of gifts made by RFTW to selected charities whose mission and values are consistent with those of RFTW and to individuals in need whose personal actions reflect RFTW values. For charities and other organizations, they must have a mission consistent with those or RFTW. We prefer that the organization be a non-profit and a registered 501(c)(3). The organization must provide a direct benefit for veterans and their families. This benefit may occur in the form of advocacy, direct assistance, public education, awareness, or other similar activities. RFTW benevolence can also extend to individuals/families in need. Online applications are available at https://rftw.us/benevolence-fund/

Population(s) Served
Students
Military personnel
Veterans

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of participants attending course/session/workshop

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Veterans

Related Program

Promotion of POW/MIA KIW/WIA awareness and healing among our veterans, friends and families

Type of Metric

Context - describing the issue we work on

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

We were unable to perform our annual mission in both 2020 and 2021 due to pandemic restrictions

Median grant amount

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

In 2021, we teamed with another 501(c)(3) to provide a contribution to Homes for our Troops, as a one-time charitable act.

Number of rallies/events/conferences/lectures held to further mission

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Promotion of POW/MIA KIW/WIA awareness and healing among our veterans, friends and families

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

In 2020 and 2021, we were unable to host our annual event due to pandemic restrictions. However, since 1989, we have continuously hosted our annual event each May.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

To safely guide participants across America
To promote healing and remembrance of those veterans who came before us
To educate our nation's youth on the lives and sacrifices of our service members
To ensure we improve communications both within the Board of Directors and across Directorates, but also with our riders
To remind all whom we meet that our Nation's veterans are not forgotten, that their service and their sacrifices will live on

We work closely with veteran and civic-minded organizations, military installations, and other patriotic groups to provide an atmosphere of privacy, safety, diversity, and inclusion so that all who ride with us can receive the benefits we offer.
We have trained chaplains on each of our four routes who have special training in dealing with PTSD and similar associated issues that afflict our veterans. We stop and speak with veterans and veteran supporters all across the country including VA Centers, Veteran Homes, VA Hospitals, military installations, and community gatherings culminating in a visit in Washington, DC at the memorials at the National Mall, and at the Current Conflicts Memorial in Marseilles, IL.

We work with a significant number of volunteer leaders both in raising funds and in organizing and executing our motorcycle mission across America. We have State and Local Coordinators working with a wide variety of veteran organizations to assist us in feeding and fueling our riders on each of the four routes. We conduct monthly Zoom meetings between the all-volunteer Board of Directors and our volunteer leaders to ensure our planning and programming in on target.

This Mission has been ongoing each year since 1989, with the exception of two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the use of our open communication process beginning with rider-submitted After Action Reports, we are able to gauge whether we are meeting our riders' expectations, and also listen to their criticisms and suggestions on ways to improve. Each After Action Report is reviewed by the entire Board of Directors along with the leadership from each route. Report topics are collated and follow-up actions, if appropriate, are tracked. Similarly, from our website, anyone can submit a "Contact" form that goes directly to the Board of Directors for consideration and possible action.
While true progress is difficult to measure, we work diligently to care for and express our support for our Nation's veterans, their friends, and families. We compare annual rider demographics to see if we are supporting veterans of all conflicts and age groups. We have a newly formed committee to look at all things Run for the Wall, and to engage our younger riders to see if we are meeting their needs and goals.
We also track our donations to various other charitable organizations to ensure we are meeting not only the needs of our riders but also the needs of those organizations that support us and may also need assistance.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Run for the Wall®

Board of directors
as of 02/19/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mr. Billie Dunlap

Run for the Wall

Term: 2022 - 2025

Robert Nelson

Treasurer

Todd Taylor

Director of Operations

Alan Steiner

Director of Merchandise

Jeremy Rousseau

Secretary

Lance Wheeler

Risk Management

Ted Kapner

Public Relations

Michael Turner

Director of Purchasing

John Staub

President

Billie Dunlap

Chairman

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/16/2023

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 11/12/2023

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.