Colorado High School Cycling League
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL CYCLING LEAGUE WORKS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN SAFE, QUALITY HIGH SCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE PROGRAMS IN COLORADO AND SURROUNDING STATES.
- Income
- $1.4 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 62%
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 2,000
- Highest pay
- $87,609, non-voting
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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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 (3)
- $1.2 million spent. The Colorado High School Cycling League promotes positive youth development through interscholastic mountain biking for youth in Colorado, southern Wyoming, Spearfish, South Dakota, and northern New Mexico. We believe in a culture of inclusivity and that all students should be supported in their ability to participate. We provide an exceptional mountain bike race series, a festive community experience, training, insurance and support to teams and coaches, regardless of experience or level of expertise, and a comprehensive infrastructure that fosters safe respectful competition, highlighted by the common goal to develop a lifelong appreciation of the outdoors. The purpose is to empower youth and build community. We are guided by the principles of inclusivity, equality and stewardship. In 2024, the Colorado League provided programming to 87 teams representing approximately 180 high schools and 1,980 student-athletes.
- $23,874 spent. Hosted 17 coach clinics for a total of 219 attendees. The clinics emphasize effective ways to teach skills, support team development and sustainability, risk management and various other sessions related to coaching and positive youth development.
- $30,931 spent. Scholarship program: 92 student athletes, 141 coaches, and 27 teams received scholarships for events. A total of $66,121 of scholarships were in the form of discounted program and clinic entry fees
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 March 2013.
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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