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Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans

METRO BICYCLE COALITION OF NEW ORLEANS dab BIKE EASY is a non-profit organization with a mission to make bicycling easy, safe, and fun for everyone in Greater New …

Community Development New Orleans, LA EIN: 800100169 (IRS) Reg: 80-0100169 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans

Bike Easy works to educate the community on safe conduct for people on bikes. From 4th graders to grandparents, we help people learn to safely and confidently ride their bikes. We also educate drivers, community leaders, and those charged with enforcing our traffic laws about the benefits of cycling and their role in ensuring easy, fun, and safe bicycling for everyone. Bike Easy builds public support through grassroots organizing and community dialogue to ensure that elected officials and decision-makers prioritize safe and accessible bicycling. We push for streets built to share by being a political voice for people who bike, cultivating and supporting champions of better bicycling, and continually listening to the community's needs in order to amplify them. Our …

Founded
Headquarters
New Orleans, LA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

Mission

METRO BICYCLE COALITION OF NEW ORLEANS dab BIKE EASY is a non-profit organization with a mission to make bicycling easy, safe, and fun for everyone in Greater New Orleans. Formed in 2003, formally incorporated in 2008, and granted 501c3 non-profit status in 2010, Bike Easy believes in the power of bicycling to help create a healthy, prosperous, resilient, and equitable future for all people of the region.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 63%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 28.92%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 28.5% of total expenses ($60,300 of $211,726).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.63
Program$0.63

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 71% of the 56,086 community 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
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  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

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Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans is a registered community development nonprofit based in New Orleans, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 800100169. 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 $209K in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 800100169. 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.

Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans 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 community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans is located in New Orleans, LA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans has $209K in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $209K in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans. 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, Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans 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 63% 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.

Bike Easy works to educate the community on safe conduct for people on bikes. From 4th graders to grandparents, we help people learn to safely and confidently ride their bikes. We also educate drivers, community leaders, and those charged with enforcing our traffic laws about the benefits of cycling and their role in ensuring easy, fun, and safe bicycling for everyone. Bike Easy builds public support through grassroots organizing and community dialogue to ensure that elected officials and decision-makers prioritize safe and accessible bicycling. We push for streets built to share by being a political voice for people who bike, cultivating and supporting champions of better bicycling, and continually listening... Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $209K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 800100169, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
63% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AL
Allene L• S••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 71 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2003
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans

What is Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans?
Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New Orleans, United States. Bike Easy works to educate the community on safe conduct for people on bikes. From 4th graders to grandparents, we help people learn to safely and confidently ride their bikes. We also educate drivers, community leaders, and those charged with enforcing our traffic laws about the benefits of cycling and their role in ensuring easy, fun, and safe bicycling for everyone. Bike Easy builds public support through grassroots organizing and community dialogue to ensure that elected officials and decision-makers prioritize safe and accessible bicycling. We push for streets built to share by being a political voice for people who bike, cultivating and supporting champions of better bicycling, and continually listening to the community's needs in order to amplify them. Our advocacy interfaces with other important issues like walking safety, transit access, health equity, affordable housing, green infrastructure, economic development for all, and more. Bike Easy helps people discover the joy of bicycling through community events and social activities. More people riding bikes increases safe behavior on our streets, builds public support for more bikeways, and adds to the growing momentum for Greater New Orleans to be a great bicycling region!
When was Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans founded?
Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans was founded in 2003.
Who leads Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans?
Allene La Spina serves as Executive Director.
Where is Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans located?
Headquartered in New Orleans, LA, United States.
What is Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
Is Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans trustworthy?
Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans 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 Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans's registration number?
IRS EIN: 800100169. Registration: 80-0100169 (United States).
What is Metro Bicycle Coalition of New Orleans's website?
http://bikeeasy.org