Neighborhood Bike Works
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NEIGHBORHOOD BIKE WORKS PROVIDES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO BICYCLING AND BIKE REPAIR THROUGH EDUCATION, RECREATION, LEADERSHIP AND CAREER BUILDING OPPORTUNITES.
- Income
- $699,377
- Spending
- $676,242
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- 6.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 32
- Highest pay
- $83,366, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 41% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 39% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
- $475,992 spent. Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) leverages the power of bicycles to create opportunities for learning, mobility, and economic advancement. Through an integrated model of youth and adult programming, NBW provides equitable access to bicycling and bike repair while building practical skills, confidence, and long-term pathways to success. Our Youth Bicycle Education and Empowerment Program (YBEEP) engages young people-primarily from under-resourced communities- in hands-on learning that combines bicycle mechanics, riding, and leadership development. Youth earn bicycles, develop problem-solving and teamwork skills, explore their city and regional trails, and progress into advanced opportunities including paid internships, apprenticeships, and peer leadership roles. For adults, NBW operates a community bike shop and free, volunteer-supported DIY repair program (Bike Church), providing affordable access to bikes, tools, and technical guidance. These programs support individuals who rely on bicycles for transportation, work, and daily life, while fostering independence, resourcefulness, and social connection. Across all programs, NBW removes barriers to participation by offering free or low-cost services, transportation support, and welcoming, relationship-centered environments. By connecting education, recreation, and workforce development, NBW helps participants of all ages build skills, expand access to opportunity, and strengthen the neighborhoods we serve.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable 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? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 June 2025.
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 October 2000.
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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