Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH BICYCLING 1. TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY RIDING, INCLUDING THOSE WHO CAN'T AFFORD TO BUY A BIKE. 2. TO EDUCATE OUR NEIGHBORS IN ALL THINGS BIKE-RELATED …
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Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc is a community development organization based in FORT COLLINS, United States. Annual revenue: $154K. EIN: 263547740.
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Mission
Building community through bicycling 1. To keep our community riding, including those who can't afford to buy a bike. 2. To educate our neighbors in all things bike-related including bike maintenance, bicycle education and safety. 3. To keep good bikes out of the landfill and to recycle poorly built or unsafe bikes. 4. To refurbish and donate bicycles for a wide variety of charity events and programs for those in need. We serve over 1000 clients annually providing them low cost means to repair their bicycles.
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· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Fort Collins, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 263547740. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $204K in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 263547740. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc is located in Fort Collins, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 1501 N College Ave, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc has $204K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $204K in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc is a community development organization based in FORT COLLINS, United States. Annual revenue: $154K. EIN: 263547740. Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $204K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 263547740, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BICYCLE COOPERATIVE OF FORT COLLINS INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 20 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc
- What is Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc?
- Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fort Collins, United States. Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc is a community development organization based in FORT COLLINS, United States. Annual revenue: $154K. EIN: 263547740.
- When was Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc founded?
- Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc?
- Tom Overton serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc located?
- Headquartered in Fort Collins, CO, United States.
- What is Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc trustworthy?
- Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 263547740.
- What is Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins Inc's website?
- https://www.fcbikecoop.org