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Dannys Ride

Danny's ride is a charitable organization that provides rides to individuals living in recovery with substance use disorder. Using uber and lyft, the individuals in recovery who lack …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Dannys Ride

Danny's Ride has expanded tremendously from inception. The organization has provided over 1,400 rides to date, serving nearly 400 people. In addition, the organization received a generous grant from the PA department of human services in 2023, which will provide funding for a pilot program to help individuals who receive community-based sentences for crimes related to substance use disorder. Such sentences include treatment, testing and other requirements and Danny's Ride will be supporting their transportation needs. Danny's Ride continues to expand throughout Pennsylvania and is supporting services in North Carolina on a limited basis as well.

Founded
Headquarters
Bethlehem, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

Danny's ride is a charitable organization that provides rides to individuals living in recovery with substance use disorder. Using uber and lyft, the individuals in recovery who lack access to transportation receive free rides to their recovery services such as outpatient treatment and medication assisted treatment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.96
Program expenses$0.96 ($873,254)
96% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dannys Ride is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Bethlehem, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 852783116. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $993K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dannys Ride has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.

Dannys Ride is located in Bethlehem, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dannys Ride has $993K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for sports & recreation charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dannys Ride is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $993K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dannys Ride. 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.

Dannys Ride has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 96% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Dannys Ride 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.

Danny's Ride has expanded tremendously from inception. The organization has provided over 1,400 rides to date, serving nearly 400 people. In addition, the organization received a generous grant from the PA department of human services in 2023, which will provide funding for a pilot program to help individuals who receive community-based sentences for crimes related to substance use disorder. Such sentences include treatment, testing and other requirements and Danny's Ride will be supporting their transportation needs. Danny's Ride continues to expand throughout Pennsylvania and is supporting services in North Carolina on a limited basis as well. Dannys Ride is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: Dannys Ride's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $993K is comparable to the peer average of $725K.

Yes, donations to Dannys Ride are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dannys Ride is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 852783116, 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
96% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

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Leadership

NA
Nancy Knoebel
President & Founder

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Alex P•••
Treasurer
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Betsy S••••••••••
Board Member
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Nancy K••••••
President and Founder
PA
Patti B•••••••••
Board Member
RA
Rachel M••••
Board Member
SA
Sarah D•••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dannys Ride This page 89 $993,346 96%
National Junior Basketball 93 $366,628 100%
Fishers Area Swimming Tigers Inc 93 $847,192 96%
National Junior Basketball 90 $128,259 100%
Mansfield Girls Softball Association 90 $130,251 90%
Team Elmhurst Soccer Club 90 $830,473 92%
USA Swimming Inc 90 $192,697 100%
Naperville Little League Baseball 89 $512,202 95%
Glacier Hockey Association Inc 89 $345,356 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Dannys Ride

What is Dannys Ride?
Dannys Ride is a sports & recreation supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bethlehem, United States. Danny's Ride has expanded tremendously from inception. The organization has provided over 1,400 rides to date, serving nearly 400 people. In addition, the organization received a generous grant from the PA department of human services in 2023, which will provide funding for a pilot program to help individuals who receive community-based sentences for crimes related to substance use disorder. Such sentences include treatment, testing and other requirements and Danny's Ride will be supporting their transportation needs. Danny's Ride continues to expand throughout Pennsylvania and is supporting services in North Carolina on a limited basis as well.
When was Dannys Ride founded?
Dannys Ride was founded in 2021.
Who leads Dannys Ride?
Nancy Knoebel serves as President & Founder.
Where is Dannys Ride located?
Headquartered in Bethlehem, United States.
What is Dannys Ride's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dannys Ride trustworthy?
Dannys Ride has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Dannys Ride's registration number?
IRS EIN: 852783116.
What is Dannys Ride's website?
http://dannysride.org