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Bedford Riding Lanes Association Inc

EIN 23-7119172 · Bedford, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HISTORIC RIDING TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER BEDFORD NY AREA WHILE FURTHERING ITS EQUSTRIAN AND PASTORAL TRADITIONS FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

Income
$324,802
Spending
$318,696
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
26.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $193,259 spent. MEMBERSHIP: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDE ACCESS TO 90+ MILES OF HISTORIC, PRIVATE TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE 3 HAMLETS OF BEDFORD NY TO OUR MEMBERS. WE MAINTAIN OUR 100+ YR OLD TRAIL SYSTEM AND ENGAGE WITH OUR MEMBERS IN MEANINGFUL WAYS, FULFILLING THEIR ENJOYMENT AND RECREATIONAL USE OF THE TRAILS ALL YEAR ROUND.
  2. $77,538 spent. THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BRLA TRAIL SYSTEM THROUGH YEAR-ROUND EVENTS ON AND OFF THE TRAILS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE LIBRARY AND OTHER NFPS, WE COLLABORATE ON EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE THE TRAILS AND INCORPORATE MULTIPLE WAYS TO USE AND ENJOY THEM, INCLUDING EVERYTHING FROM SNOWSHOEING AND RUNNING TO YOGA AND HORSEBACK RIDING. OUR EVENTS BRING PUBLICITY AND AWARENESS TO THE ORGANIZATION WHICH IN TURN DRIVES MORE MEMBERSHIP.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1972.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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