Bikepacking Roots
Bikepacking Roots supports and advances bikepacking the growth of a diverse bikepacking community and access to and the conservation of the landscapes and public lands through which we …
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Developingandmaintainingbikepackingroutesandpublishingresourcestohelppeopleusethoseroutes.Atleast500peopleusedourrouteplanningmaterialsin2021. Supportingthebikepackingcommunitythrougheducation,in-personevents,grant-makinganddatacollection.Ourcommunitycommunicationsreachedatleast20,000peoplein2021. Promotingtheconservationofpubliclandsandothernaturalspacesthroughadvocacy,outreachandeducation.Sinceallusersbenefitfrompubliclandsandnaturalspaces,thisnumberisinthemillions.
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Mission
Bikepacking Roots supports and advances bikepacking the growth of a diverse bikepacking community and access to and the conservation of the landscapes and public lands through which we ride. We lower the barriers to bikepacking through intentional route design educational programming inclusive events a grant program and more.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBikepacking Roots is a registered nonprofit based in Baltimore, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 812622394. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $229K in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Bikepacking Roots has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 89/100.
Bikepacking Roots is located in Baltimore, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bikepacking Roots has $229K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 25% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Bikepacking Roots. 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.
Bikepacking Roots has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 25%. Visit the Bikepacking Roots profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Developingandmaintainingbikepackingroutesandpublishingresourcestohelppeopleusethoseroutes.Atleast500peopleusedourrouteplanningmaterialsin2021. Supportingthebikepackingcommunitythrougheducation,in-personevents,grant-makinganddatacollection.Ourcommunitycommunicationsreachedatleast20,000peoplein2021. Promotingtheconservationofpubliclandsandothernaturalspacesthroughadvocacy,outreachandeducation.Sinceallusersbenefitfrompubliclandsandnaturalspaces,thisnumberisinthemillions. Bikepacking Roots is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Yes, donations to Bikepacking Roots are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bikepacking Roots is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 812622394, 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.
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BIKEPACKING ROOTS 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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Quick facts about Bikepacking Roots
- What is Bikepacking Roots?
- Bikepacking Roots is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baltimore, United States. Developingandmaintainingbikepackingroutesandpublishingresourcestohelppeopleusethoseroutes.Atleast500peopleusedourrouteplanningmaterialsin2021. Supportingthebikepackingcommunitythrougheducation,in-personevents,grant-makinganddatacollection.Ourcommunitycommunicationsreachedatleast20,000peoplein2021. Promotingtheconservationofpubliclandsandothernaturalspacesthroughadvocacy,outreachandeducation.Sinceallusersbenefitfrompubliclandsandnaturalspaces,thisnumberisinthemillions.
- When was Bikepacking Roots founded?
- Bikepacking Roots was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Bikepacking Roots?
- Noelle Battle serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Bikepacking Roots located?
- Headquartered in Baltimore, United States.
- What is Bikepacking Roots's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bikepacking Roots trustworthy?
- Bikepacking Roots has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Bikepacking Roots's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 812622394.
- What is Bikepacking Roots's website?
- http://www.bikepackingroots.org