Community Bike Works
"community bike works teaches life lessons through bicycles to the young people of the lehigh valley who could benefit most."
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Mission
"community bike works teaches life lessons through bicycles to the young people of the lehigh valley who could benefit most."
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Community Bike Works has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 95% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunity Bike Works is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Allentown, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 232867945. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Community Bike Works's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232867945. 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.
Community Bike Works 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 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Community Bike Works is located in Allentown, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Community Bike Works has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Community Bike Works is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Community Bike Works. 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, Community Bike Works 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Community Bike Works are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community Bike Works is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232867945, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
4 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
'Improves lives': LVTS grant to Community Bike Works reaches kids - LehighValleyNews.com
Growing the STP Community with Bike Works, Ampersand, Asha, Ride for the Philippines and Gruppetto - Cascade Bicycle Club
GEDP, Community Bike Works team up, use state grants to launch mentorship program - WFMZ.com
Allentown-based Community Bike Works unveils new shop in Easton - Lehighvalleylive.com
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 67 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 · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Community Bike Works
- What is Community Bike Works?
- Community Bike Works is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Allentown, United States. We teach life lessons through bicycles. Join us!
- When was Community Bike Works founded?
- Community Bike Works was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Community Bike Works?
- Kim Schaffer serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Community Bike Works located?
- Headquartered in Allentown, PA, United States.
- What is Community Bike Works's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Community Bike Works trustworthy?
- Community Bike Works 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 Community Bike Works's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 232867945.
- What is Community Bike Works's website?
- http://www.communitybikeworks.org