Bike Jc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations primary exempt purpose is to advocate for cyclists rights. Bike JC is led by an all-volunteer board of trustees comprising 10 members and around 80 unique volunteers annually. It advocates for enhanced cycling infrastructure in Jersey City approx. population 300k engages with community members and elected officials on infrastructure projects organizes over a dozen free community rides annually offers complimentary bike repairs at various events and provides free bike valet parking at major local events.
- Income
- $105,558
- Spending
- $73,035
- Reserves
- 28.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 28.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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, 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 (3)
- $22,484 spent. The Ward Tour is a community ride on closed streets held annually on the first Sunday of June. It typically draws 2,000 to 3,000 riders and has been since 2010. The 15 mile route is designed to include each of Jersey Citys 6 legislative districts known as Wards. The tour provides a police escort throughout the ride. In 2023 a $10 registration was instituted due to previously complimentary public services now being charged by the Office of Public Safety.
- $1,297 spent. The Light Up Rides are held monthly from March to November on open streets. 100-200 riders decorate their bikes with all kinds of lights as they explore various neighborhoods and surrounding towns. Routes vary from 10-20 miles for these social rides that highlight cultural landmarks and cycling infrastructure. Trained marshals provide safety for riders encouraging more individuals who may be afraid to ride on their own. Marshals wear vests use two way radios to communicate. Lights to wear and adorn bikes are given out prior to the ride.
- $217 spent. The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims WDR is commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year. Bike JC advocates and the families of victims erect a ghost bike or ghost shoes and have a memorial to remember all who have died. All the materials for the memorials are provided by Bike JC. Approximately 80 people are deeply served for this somber event.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on June 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 December 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 August 2014.
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 November 4, 2026.
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