Organizations to fundraise ahead of 129th Boston Marathon on April 21
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that 174 organizations have been selected for the 2025 Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program. Organizations will raise funds for worthy causes ahead of the 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America on Monday, April 21, 2025.
The Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program provides invitational entries into the Boston Marathon to select non-profit organizations. Comprising almost 10% of the total field size, organizations utilize entries to recruit athletes who pledge to raise funds for their cause.
“We often say that the Boston Marathon is more than a road race – it’s an uplifting community event that unites, and for 174 non-profit organizations it is an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for meaningful causes,” said Jack Fleming, B.A.A. President and CEO. “As we look ahead to next April and the 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, we are eager to celebrate and support these partners and their runners as they gear up for Patriots’ Day.”
In 2024, the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program reached a new record fundraising level of $45.7 million. The total philanthropic impact of last year’s race tallied $71.9 million raised. Since the Official Charity Program’s inception in 1989, more than $550 million has been raised surrounding the Boston Marathon.
“Every year, the Boston Marathon combines the power of sport with the spirit of giving to create an unparalleled impact for organizations and communities who need it most,” said David Tyrie, Chief Digital Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for Bank of America. “While the marathon is just one day, the work of these organizations and the runners who support them are reasons to celebrate every day.”
A complete list of Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program organizations can be found below, while information on the official charity program and selected charities can be found HERE.
The Boston Athletic Association will field its own fundraising team for the Boston Marathon. B.A.A. Charity Team members fundraise to help expand the B.A.A.’s youth and community initiatives, bringing the benefits of running and healthy lifestyles to greater Boston. Applications are being accepted for the 2025 B.A.A. Official Charity Team beginning today.
The B.A.A. is committed to a world where all people can access and benefit from running and an active lifestyle.
2025 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program Members
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261 Fearless Inc |
Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired |
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50 Legs in 50 Days |
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress |
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Abby Mac Foundation |
Massachusetts General Hospital |
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Achilles International - Boston |
Mass Eye and Ear |
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A Leg Forever Foundation |
Mass Mentoring Partnership |
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ALSAC/ST. Jude Children’s Research Hospital |
Matt Brown Foundation |
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Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter |
McLean Hospital |
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Massachusetts Chapter |
MEB Foundation |
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American Liver Foundation |
MetroWest YMCA |
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American Red Cross |
Minds Matter Boston |
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Back On My Feet |
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
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Bay Cove Human Services, Inc. |
National Braille Press |
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Bay State Games |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society |
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Best Buddies Massachusetts & Rhode Island |
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: MA Chapter |
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Beth Israel Lahey Health |
New England Center and Home for Veterans |
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Big Sister Association of Greater Boston |
New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, Inc. |
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Black Girls RUN! Foundation |
Newton-Wellesley Hospital |
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Boston Athletic Academy Inc. |
Next Step |
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Boston Athletic Association |
Officer Sean A Collier Memorial Fund, Inc |
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Boston Bruins Foundation |
One Mission |
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Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation |
One Summit Inc |
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Boston Children's Hospital |
One World Strong Foundation |
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Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc. |
Pine Street Inn |
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Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program |
Project Hope Boston |
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Boston MedFlight |
Project Purple |
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Boston Medical Center |
Rebekah's Angels Foundation |
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Boston Scores |
Red Sox Foundation |
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Boston Theater Company |
Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England |
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Bottom Line |
Rosie's Place |
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Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence |
Roxbury Community College Foundation |
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston |
Samaritans, Inc. |
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester |
Semper Fi & America's Fund |
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Brain Aneurysm Foundation |
SG United Foundation |
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Brigham and Women’s Hospital |
Silver Lining Mentoring |
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Brittany Fund for Trauma And Recovery |
South Boston Neighborhood House |
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Camp Casco |
South Shore Health (South Shore Hospital, Inc.) |
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Camp Harbor View Foundation |
Spaulding Rehabilitation |
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Camp Shriver at UMass Boston |
Special Olympics Massachusetts |
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Cardinal Cushing Centers |
Spoonfuls |
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Caring for a Cure |
Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center |
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Casa Myrna Vasquez, Inc |
Squashbusters |
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Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School |
Stride for Stride |
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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation |
TargetCancer Foundation |
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Colins Joy Project Inc |
Team IMPACT |
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Community Rowing, Inc. |
Tedy's Team |
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Cops For Kids with Cancer, Inc. |
Tenacity, Inc. |
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Corey C. Griffin Foundation |
The3PointFoundation, Inc |
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Cradles to Crayons |
The ALS Association |
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CYCLE Kids Inc. |
The Bill Belichick Foundation |
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute |
The Born to Run Foundation, Inc |
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Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation |
The Boston Bulldogs Running Club |
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David Ortiz Children's Fund |
The Boston Foundation, Krystle Campbell Memorial Fund |
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DetecTogether |
The Boston Police Foundation, Inc. |
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Doc Wayne Youth Services |
The Cam Neely Foundation |
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Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism |
The Children's Room |
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Dream Big! |
The Dimock Center |
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Ellie Fund |
The Greater Boston Food Bank, Inc. |
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Esplanade Association |
The Heather Abbott Foundation |
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Every Mother Counts |
The Home for Little Wanderers |
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Expect Miracles Foundation |
The Hoyt Foundation |
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FamilyAid Boston |
The James Gang |
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Family Reach |
The Kita Center, dba Camp Kita |
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Fast Feet Running and Athletics, Inc. |
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society |
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Fenway Health |
The McCourt Foundation |
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Fisher House Boston |
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research |
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Franciscan Children's Hospital |
The Michael Lisnow Respite Center |
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Girls on the Run Greater Boston |
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation |
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Golf Fights Cancer |
The New England Center for Children |
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Good Sports |
The Play Ball Foundation |
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Gronk Nation Youth Foundation |
The Play Brigade |
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Hale Education, Inc. |
The Progeria Research Foundation |
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Healthworks Community Fitness |
The ReM.A.R.C.able Foundation Network |
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Herren Project |
The Sports Museum |
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Homes For Our Troops |
The Stephen C. Rose Legacy Foundation |
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HomeStart, Inc |
The Webb Norden Foundation |
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Horizons for Homeless Children |
Trinity Boston Connects |
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House of Possibilities |
Tufts Medical Center |
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IMPACT Melanoma |
Tufts University, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy |
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In My Running Shoes |
UMass Chan Medical School Foundation |
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InnerCity Weightlifting |
United Service Organizations Incorporated (USO) |
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JDRF Greater New England |
Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation |
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Joe Andruzzi Foundation |
Walker, Inc. |
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John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton |
West End House Boys & Girls Club |
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Journey Forward |
Women's Lunch Place |
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Light Foundation |
World Central Kitchen |
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Lingzi Foundation |
YMCA of Greater Boston |
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Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island |
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) |
ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (B.A.A.)
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A. manages the Boston Marathon, and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 21, 2025. The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.