Granite State Wheelmen Inc
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What it says it does
THE PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE: TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN ALL ASPECTS OF BICYCLING. TO ENCOURAGE RECREATIONAL AND TRANSPORTATION BICYCLING. TO GATHER AND PUBLISH TO ITS MEMBERS INFORMATION AND NEWS RELATING TO BICYCLING. TO SECURE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND RECOGNITION OF THE NEED FOR A SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR BICYCLING. TO ENCOURAGE AND SECURE THE PROVISION OF SAFE AND DESIRABLE FACILITIES FOR BICYCLING. TO OBSERVE AND PROMOTE SAFE, EFFECTIVE TRAFFIC CYCLING TECHNIQUES AND OBEY TRAFFIC LAWS. TO PRESENT WRITTEN COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY OF THE VIEWS OF THE MEMBERS IN CONNECTION WITH LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROPOSALS RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLES, THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF BICYCLING FACILITIES, AND OTHER ACTIONS AFFECTING BICYCLING. TO ENCOURAGE THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF OTHER BICYCLE CLUBS AND HELP PROMOTE THEIR ACTIVITIES. TO RENDER SUPPORT TO CHOSEN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BY ASSISTING IN FUNDRAISING BICYCL
- Income
- $77,047
- Spending
- $108,417
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $108,417 spent. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1971 THE ORGANIZATION HAS BECOME NEW ENGLAND'S MOST ACTIVE ADULT RECREATIONAL BICYCLING CLUB. THROUGH THE DEDICATION OF MANY VOLUNTEERS THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES SAFETY, EDUCATION, AND CAMARADERIE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS ITS MEMBERS ORGANIZED WEEKDAY, WEEKEND, AND MULTI-DAY RIDES FOR ROAD AND OFF-ROAD ADULT ENTHUSIASTS OF ALL AGES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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