SUPPORT OUR RUNNERS!
Make a one-time or sustaining donation.
When you make a financial contribution to Mile in My Shoes, you’re investing in our Members’ ambitions to tackle goals on and off the race course. Your donations directly support MiMS Members with gear, race entries, workshops and ongoing support. Whether you’re a runner, business leader, Alumni, or advocate, there are many options for giving.
Join the WOO CREW: Become a sustaining monthly donor by joining the WOO CREW and score awesome MiMS swag!
Make a One-Time Donation to provide gear and race entries for our Members, and brings the power of running to new people.
• $15 buys winter running gloves and a hat for one Resident Member runner.
• $25 pays for a running shirt and shorts.
• $50 sponsors one Resident Member runner in a 5K race or buys them a pair of shoes.
• $75 sponsors one runner for the City of Lakes Half Marathon.
• $100 covers all milestone incentives (Alumni shirt, GPS watch and 50-run hoodie) for a Member.
• $202 sponsors one gear kit for a Member (shoes, shirt, socks, shorts/pants)
• $500 covers all the gear + incentives + end of season race
Other Ways to Give
Donate by Check - Please make checks payable to Mile in My Shoes, 355 Randolph Ave Suite 200, St Paul, MN 55102. Thank you!
Employer Contributions and Matches - Does your employer offer a matching program or payroll giving. If so, you could double your donation! Search a database of matching employers here.
Donor Advised Funds
You can now give directly from a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) in a few simple clicks — no manual grant requests or paperwork required.
Just follow the steps to “Make a One-Time Donation” and select “Donor Advised Fund” in the final payment method screen.
Four Tax-Smart Ways to Give to Mile in My Shoes*:
Give appreciated stock. If you’ve held shares for more than a year, donating them directly may help you avoid capital gains tax. If you itemize, you may also qualify for a deduction based on their fair market value, generally subject to a limit of 30% of adjusted gross income.
Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund. Put funds you’ve already set aside for charitable giving to work for MiMS today.
Make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA. If you’re at least 70½, you may direct a gift of up to $111,000 from your IRA to charity in 2026. An eligible QCD is excluded from taxable income and can count toward your required minimum distribution if you have one.
Give cash even if you don’t itemize. Beginning in 2026, eligible cash gifts may qualify for a deduction of up to $1,000 for an individual or $2,000 for a married couple filing jointly.
*Tax rules depend on your circumstances. Please consult your tax or financial adviser before making a gift.
Our Financials
2025 Revenue Summary
Fundraising events and campaigns represent the largest share of annual revenue, accounting for approximately 41% of total income.
Individual donors remain a strong and stable source of support, contributing over $114,000 during FY2025.
Grant funding provides another major revenue stream, highlighting continued institutional and foundation support.
Corporate giving, merchandise sales, and in-kind contributions diversify revenue and strengthen community partnerships.
Total income for FY2025 was approximately $434,000.
