Bike Delaware
Bike delaware is the only statewide independent member-supported, non-government, and non-profit organization engaged in the promotion of bicycling and walking to reduce cost, improve health, and catalyze economic …
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Part III Line 28 The Amish Country Bicycle Tour September 2021 is Delawares largest participant bicycling event It showcases rural Kent County and the safe high-quality bicycling in the area In 2021 there were over 2000 participants with routes to accommodate all ages and abilities Part III Line 29 Designing Delaware Intersections II October 2021 was an online conference bringing experts from around the country and world to an audience of 250 cyclists DelDOT employees engineers and legislators for a novel program designed to propose novel solutions for safety at dangerous intersections Part III Line 30 Walkable Bikeable Delaware Summit canceled in 2021 due to COVID 19
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Mission
Bike delaware is the only statewide independent member-supported, non-government, and non-profit organization engaged in the promotion of bicycling and walking to reduce cost, improve health, and catalyze economic development and tourism in the state of delaware. Its mission is to make bicycling and walking a safe, convenient, and fun transportation option by working in partnership with government, business, and community groups. Its vision is a bikeway network that everyone can use to get where they want to go on a bike.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bike Delaware has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- Its integrity score of 70 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBike Delaware is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in New Castle, DE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 262577998. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $120K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Bike Delaware's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262577998. 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.
Bike Delaware has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Bike Delaware is located in New Castle, DE, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bike Delaware has $120K in annual revenue. It allocates 40% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bike Delaware is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $120K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Bike Delaware. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bike Delaware 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 40% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
Part III Line 28 The Amish Country Bicycle Tour September 2021 is Delawares largest participant bicycling event It showcases rural Kent County and the safe high-quality bicycling in the area In 2021 there were over 2000 participants with routes to accommodate all ages and abilities Part III Line 29 Designing Delaware Intersections II October 2021 was an online conference bringing experts from around the country and world to an audience of 250 cyclists DelDOT employees engineers and legislators for a novel program designed to propose novel solutions for safety at dangerous intersections Part III Line 30 Walkable Bikeable Delaware Summit canceled in 2021 due to COVID 19 Bike Delaware is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 40% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $120K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Bike Delaware are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bike Delaware is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262577998, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BIKE DELAWARE 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 (9)
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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 - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 34 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2012
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bike Delaware
- What is Bike Delaware?
- Bike Delaware is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New Castle, United States. Part III Line 28 The Amish Country Bicycle Tour September 2021 is Delawares largest participant bicycling event It showcases rural Kent County and the safe high-quality bicycling in the area In 2021 there were over 2000 participants with routes to accommodate all ages and abilities Part III Line 29 Designing Delaware Intersections II October 2021 was an online conference bringing experts from around the country and world to an audience of 250 cyclists DelDOT employees engineers and legislators for a novel program designed to propose novel solutions for safety at dangerous intersections Part III Line 30 Walkable Bikeable Delaware Summit canceled in 2021 due to COVID 19
- When was Bike Delaware founded?
- Bike Delaware was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Bike Delaware?
- John Bare serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Bike Delaware located?
- Headquartered in New Castle, DE, United States.
- What is Bike Delaware's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 40% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bike Delaware trustworthy?
- Bike Delaware has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Bike Delaware's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262577998.
- What is Bike Delaware's website?
- http://www.bikede.org