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Bikewalk North Carolina

EIN 32-0250783 · Cary, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND SUPPORT ADVOCACY AND EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS THROUGHOUT NORTH CAROLINA FOR AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FAIRLY AND EQUITABLY ACCOMODATES BICYCLISTS, SKATERS, PEDESTRIANS, AND OTHERS USING HUMAN-POWERED ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION.

Income
$329,878
Spending
$306,366
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
4
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$65,250, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (5)
  1. $124,537 spent. THE ANNUAL BIKE SUMMIT AIMS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO AND FOSTER COLLABORATION AMONG A WIDE VARIETY OF STAKEHOLDERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE. THE FOCUS OF THE SUMMIT WAS ON MODERNIZING MOBILITY FOR ALL ROADWAY USERS. THE EVENT DRAWS ADVOCATES, ENGINEERS, PLANNERS AND INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS WORKING TO IMPROVE CYCLING AND WALKING ACROSS THE STATE.
  2. $26,340 spent. COMPLETE STREETS CAMPAIGN IS A STATE WIDE EFFORT TO COMMUNICATE THE BENEFITS OF COMPLETE STREETS. COMPLETE STREETS PROVIDE MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS THAT ACCOMMODATE ALL USERS. THE ONGOING PROJECT PROVIDES EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO MEMBERS, GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, STATE LEGISLATORS, CONSULTANTS IN THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR, AND OTHERS ON THE BENEFITS OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION (BIKING AND WALKING) SO THAT BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES ARE INTEGRATED INTO ROAD PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES.
  3. $99,112 spent. THE GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDED FRIENDLY DRIVER PROGRAM: HOW TO SAFELY CO-EXIST ON THE ROAD WITH PEOPLE ON BIKES AND OTHER VULNERABLE ROAD USERS. INSPIRED BY SIMILAR EFFORTS IN OTHER STATES AND SUPPORTED BY THE NC GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM, THE NC FRIENDLY DRIVER PROGRAM PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO HELP MOTORISTS SAFELY CO-EXIST WITH BICYCLISTS AND OTHER VULNERABLE ROAD USERS. THIS INTERACTIVE (AND EVEN ENTERTAINING) WORKSHOP DISCUSSES: MOTORIST DRIVING HABITS THAT IMPACT PEOPLE WHO BIKE AND PEDESTRIANS; EXPLANATION OF COMMON BICYCLIST PRACTICES; HOW TO AVOID COMMON CRASHES BETWEEN MOTORISTS AND VULNERABLE ROAD USERS; ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
  4. $6,625 spent. THE NC BICYCLE SAFETY QUIZ IS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL PROVIDED BY BIKEWALK NC TO TEACH ADULTS, CHILDREN, MOTORISTS, AND TRUCK DRIVERS HOW TO SHARE THE ROAD SAFELY. THE INTERACTIVE QUIZZES COVER SAFETY TECHNIQUES AND RELEVANT STATE LAWS USING IMAGES AND SHORT EXPLANATIONS FOR EACH ANSWER. THERE ARE QUIZZES FOR FOUR DIFFERENT AUDIENCES: ADULT BICYCLIST - FOR TEENS AND ADULTS CHILD BICYCLIST - FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS (OR YOUNGER WITH ADULT HELP) MOTORIST/DRIVERS ED - FOR MOTORISTS AND STUDENT DRIVERS TRUCK DRIVER - FOR DRIVERS OF TRUCKS, BUSES, AND OTHER LARGE VEHICLES IN ADDITION, BIKE WALK NC CREATED DIGITAL AND PRINT MEDIA THAT COMPLIMENTS OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR BOTH THE GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM AND THE BICYCLE SAFETY QUIZ.
  5. THE NC BICYCLE SAFETY QUIZ IS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL PROVIDED BY BIKEWALK NC TO TEACH ADULTS, CHILDREN, MOTORISTS, AND TRUCK DRIVERS HOW TO SHARE THE ROAD SAFELY. THE INTERACTIVE QUIZZES COVER SAFETY TECHNIQUES AND RELEVANT STATE LAWS USING IMAGES AND SHORT EXPLANATIONS FOR EACH ANSWER. THERE ARE QUIZZES FOR FOUR DIFFERENT AUDIENCES: ADULT BICYCLIST - FOR TEENS AND ADULTS CHILD BICYCLIST - FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS (OR YOUNGER WITH ADULT HELP) MOTORIST/DRIVERS ED - FOR MOTORISTS AND STUDENT DRIVERS TRUCK DRIVER - FOR DRIVERS OF TRUCKS, BUSES, AND OTHER LARGE VEHICLES IN ADDITION, BIKE WALK NC CREATED DIGITAL AND PRINT MEDIA THAT COMPLIMENTS OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR BOTH THE GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM AND THE BICYCLE SAFETY QUIZ.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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