Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition builds healthier, happier, and more connected communities by expanding access to safe places to bike and walk, developing and maintaining trails, empowering youth and new riders, and advocating for active transportation throughout the region.
- Income
- $233,793
- Spending
- $302,553
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 63%
- Employees
- 3
- Highest pay
- $56,769, executive dir.
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
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $240,689 spent. SVBC volunteers build and maintain natural surface trails on our public lands. The Coalition also raises funds and secures grants to build more expansive trails on public and publicly accessible lands. SVBC leads group rides and raises awareness around the need for safe and equitable space for biking and walking in our cities, towns, and rural spaces. The Coalition led year-round stewardship of natural-surface trails across the George Washington National Forest, Massanutten Region, and local parks. In 2024, volunteers contributed over 780 hours to maintain and improve more than 16 miles of trail, supporting outdoor recreation for thousands of residents and visitors. The organization partnered with land managers to complete new trail construction, address erosion issues, and improve accessibility. This work strengthens the region?s outdoor economy, expands access to public lands, and ensures safe, sustainable trail experiences for all users.
- $16,013 spent. Bikes for Neighbors provides refurbished bicycles, equipment, and basic riding education to community members facing economic hardship or transportation insecurity. In 2024, the program distributed 38 bicycles, along with helmets, locks, and safety gear, helping participants access work, school, and essential services. The program diverts bicycles from the landfill, promotes sustainable mobility, and reduces transportation barriers for low-income residents, new Americans, and families in need.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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