Trips for Kids Marin
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE CYCLING EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH. TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AIMED TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, INSPIRE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND INSTILL ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES.
- Income
- $778,521
- Spending
- $917,314
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 61%
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 35
- Highest pay
- $52,673, director
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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 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 (1)
- $824,576 spent. 2022 Earn A Bike ProgramThe Earn A Bike Program resumed in person classes this year. Children participated in 10 classes (two semester cohorts). Forty-three children completed the classes, which provided hands-on lessons covering aspects of bike mechanics, bike construction and bike safety. Upon successful completion of the ten lessons from the Earn a Bike curriculum, students earned their very own bike.A new and innovative summer camp was offered. The camp program was all day with lunch and snacks provided. The day included morning classes and afternoon bike rides on the scenic trails nearby. Eleven students from throughout our community ranging in age from 8 years to 18 years participated in the Earn A Bike Summer Camp. To increase access to this program, plans for next year will include both in-person and online classes. The curriculum for this program is provided on the TFKBA website as a resource for parents and teachers.Trail Rides ProgramThe Trail Rides Program has benefitted from many enhancements this year. Our program has increased the number of school and community agency partners which has allowed many more students to participate. During the year, 1400 youth participant days, and 120 rides were provided. Among others, we have new or renewed relationships with five key partners:Yes- Nature to Neighborhoods in Richmond, CADavidson Middle School: (BACR) After-school Ride SeriesArise High School: During school enrichment program seriesPickleweed Park: San Rafael Community Drop-in style seriesArise Educational Center: San Francisco- Youth with special needs and mental health supportRegular staff meetings and professional development are critical features of Trail Rides programming.The Trail Rides Guide and curriculum have been enhanced to include activities that are anchored in Next Generation Science Standards, Social Emotional Learning Standards, and Physical Education Standards. Many of the Trail Rides are themed and activities are reflective of these standards.The curriculum is available on our website as a resource for teachers and parents. Mobile Bike ProgramThe Mobile Bike Program has expanded to five schools and now serves 100 students annually. The Mobile Program curriculum consists of ten lessons which cover the elements of basic bike maintenance and care as well as bike safety. Once students learn to ride safely, many students then participate in the TFKBA Earn A Bike and Trail Rides programs.The Mobile Program curriculum is aligned with California Safe Routes to School requirements and is available as a resource on the TFKBA website to parents and teachers.Recyclery Bike ShopLocated at 610 4th Street in San Rafael, the Recyclery Bike Shop has long provided the community of San Rafael (and beyond) with affordable pre-owned bikes. This year the revenue from sales was $575,800. We were fortunate to receive $176,011 in donated in-kind goods to refurbish and sell in the shop.Environmental sustainability and service to the community is the mission of the Recyclery.Over the years, TFKBA has developed fruitful partnerships with agencies that provide the opportunity to donate to these agencies any goods that may otherwise have been discarded as waste, thus creating a cycle conducive to the creation of a sustainable environment.Plans for next year include the implementation of a paid workforce development program Internship for deserving underserved youth from our local community.
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 November 1988.
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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