San Diego Bicycle Club Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE SAN DIEGO BICYCLE CLUB, A BICYCLE RACING CLUB, IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND DEVELOPING COMPETITIVE BICYCLING AND SKILLS OF ITS MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS THE GENERAL BICYCLE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND RACING (THROUGH THE UNITED STATES CYCLING FEDERATION, A DIVISION OF USA CYCLING). THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY PURSUES THE INTERESTS OF ALL LEVELS OF BICYCLISTS THROUGH ITS PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL/REGIONAL, STATE AND NATIONAL BICYCLING OPPORTUNITIES.
- Income
- $36,222
- Spending
- $38,449
- Reserves
- 15.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. 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, 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 (1)
- $38,449 spent. A. RACING: THE ORGANIZATION SPONOSRS AND MANAGES THE FOLLOWING BICYCLE RACING ACTIVITIES IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA:1) THE CLUB'S ANNUAL BICYCLE RACE, THE BARRIO LOGAN GRAND PRIX, IS HELD IN THE SAN DIEGO NEIGHBORHOOD OF BARRIO LOGAN. THIS ALL-DAY EVENT CONSISTS OF A SERIES OF RACES THAT ARE SANCTIONED BY USA CYCLING (USACYCLING.ORG), AND IS ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 300-400 LICENSED BICYCLE RACERS. IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE ANNUAL RACE, THE CLUB HOSTS A COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S RACE. THE CLUB PROVIDES UP TO 300 BICYCLE HELMETS FREE TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE. THE CLUB ALSO PROVIDES BICYCLE TRAINING TO CHILDREN IN A PARKING LOT ADJACENT TO THE RACE COURSE, TO TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO RIDE SAFELY.2) THE FIESTA ISLAND TIME TRIAL SERIES. TIME TRIALING IS A FORM OF BICYCLE RACE WHERE EACH INDIVIDUAL RACES FOR TIME, AGAINST THE CLOCK. THIS SERIES CONSISTS OF FOUR (4) RACES THAT ARE HELD ON SCHEDULED DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FOR LICENSED AND PUBLIC RIDERS.3) THE CLUB SUPPORTS DEVELOPING RACERS WITH SPECIFIC TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR JUNIORS (UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE), MEN, AND WOMEN CYCLISTS. THE CLUB SPONSORS COMPETITIVE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TEAMS THAT HAVE PRODUCED HIGH-CALIBER AMATEUR CYCLISTS AND NATIONAL RACING CHAMPIONS.B. TRAINING: THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE FOLLOWING TRAINING RIDES WITHIN THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY:1) THE CLUB HOLDS A WEEKLY LARGE TRAINING RIDE EVENT (HELD EVERY SATURDAY, FOR ALL 52 WEEKS OF THE YEAR). THE WEEKLY TRAINING RIDE CONSISTS OF SEVEN (7) DIFFERENT GROUP RIDES FOR VARYING ABILITY LEVELS. THE RIDE EVENTS ARE FREE AND ARE OPEN TO ALL BICYCLISTS. THE AVERAGE RIDER ATTENDANCE IS 150 BICYLISTS.2) TEAM RIDES AND TRAINING CAMPS ARE ORGANIZED AND SPONSORED BY THE CLUB, FOCUSING ON SPECIFIC TEAMS AND THEIR INDIVIDUAL RACERS.C. MEMBER BENEFITS: THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROMOTES SEVERAL BENEFITS FOR ITS MEMBERS (CURRENTLY, THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 350 CLUB MEMBERS). SUCH BENEFITS INCLUDE:1) THE SALE OF NEW OR REFURBISHED BICYCLE EQUIPMENT, CLOTHING AND COMPONENTS (THROUGH VARIOUS SPONSORSHIP AFFILIATIONS) THAT OFTEN ARE PRICED BELOW RETAIL COST.2) VELODROME (TRACK) RACE TRAINING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO VELODROME FACILITY AT A REDUCED COST TO CLUB MEMBERS.3) A WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER IS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL CYCLING COMMUNITY, DETAILING UPCOMING RACES, TRAINING RIDE EVENTS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CLUB EVENTS.4) REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS ARE HELD FOR CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS TO DISCUSS CLUB ACTIVITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS.5) SPECIAL HOLIDAY RIDES ARE HELD FOR CLUB MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR, FREE OF COST.D. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: THE CLUB IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY. TWO MAJOR COMMITMENTS INCLUDE:1) THE CLUB ORGANIZES AND LEADS AN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY RIDE. THIS RIDE ENGAGES OVER 350 BICYCLISTS, WHERE CLUB MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS BRING TOYS AS A DONATION TO A SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION, SUCH AS THE SALVATION ARMY.2) DURING THE YEAR, THE CLUB CONDUCTS SEVERAL BIKE RODEOS (WHICH ARE SAFETY AND SKILLS CLINICS) FOR THE CHILDREN OF VARIOUS COMMUNITIES OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY. AT EACH BIKE RODEO, THE CLUB GIVES AWAY FREE BICYCLE HELMETS TO THE CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE.3) THE CLUB ASSISTS LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WITH ROAD SAFETY PLANNING, TO HELP ACCOMODATE INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING IN SUPPORT OF SAFE BICYCLING. THE CLUB ALSO ADVISES SAN DIEGO CITY AND COUNTY OFFICIALS ON PROJECTS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY AND INCREASE EFFICIENCY FOR THE SAFE CO-EXISTENCE OF BICYCLISTS AND AUTOMOBILES.E) AWARDS: THE ORGANIZATION HAS WON THE FOLLOWING PRESTIGIOUS BICYCLE CLUB AWARDS:1998-2000: USCF NATIONAL CLUB OF THE YEAR (DIVISION 1)1993-2000, & 2006: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RACING CLUB OF THE YEAR (DISTRICT 7)2005 & 2006: WINNER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA/NEVADA CYCLING ASSOCIATION "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CUP" - OVERALL TEAM, WOMEN'S CATEGORY 3 AND SEVERAL JUNIOR DIVISIONS.2008: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA/NEVADA CYCLING ASSOCIATION "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CUP" - WINNER (ELITE TEAM); 2ND (OVERALL TEAM); 3RD (JUNIORS).2011: WINNER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA/NEVADA CYCLING ASSOCIATION "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CUP" - OVERALL TEAM AND ELITE TEAM.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 February 2016.
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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