North Natomas Jibe Walk Bike Bus
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To empower the North Natomas community with sustainable transportation choices that reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and advance a thriving community.
- Income
- $2.3 million
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 31.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 83%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $175,376, 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 31.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 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
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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 (5)
- $642,764 spent. Jibe by Bike: Bike Doc, our free repair service, put over 900 bikes back on the road. Celebrated Bike Month in May with events. Held community adult education classes including Advanced Bike Maintenance, Basic Bike Care Workshops, Adult Learn to Ride, Earn-a-Bike Program, hosted bike rides. Held Bike Swap event with over 150 bikes sold or donated. Continued planning for Bike Campus and Wayfinding sign-age, updated and distributed a local bike map, provided program supplies.
- $433,535 spent. Placemaking & Outreach: Collaborated with community members and stakeholders to transform public spaces that foster a sense of belonging and connection. Advocated for subsidized public transportation, promoted active transportation, submitted comment letters to improve development projects, and drew attention to transportation issues and solutions.
- $330,507 spent. Jibe to School: Sponsored bike training to high school students as part of a vocational career pathway, serving 100 students during 5 classes. Project Ride Smart class provided for over 700 students. Promoted walking, biking, and rolling to school with games and contests including Walktober, Bike Month, and Polar Bear March. Supported programs at 11 school site, encouraging and providing support for students walking to school daily. Over 26% of total school enrollment walked at least weekly.
- $81,502 spent. Jibe to Work: Grants to business partners to install 11 bike racks. Outreach and incentives around May is Bike Month, Clean Air Month and other contests. Saddle Up Saturdays resulted in over 140 incentive trips to local restaurants instead of car travel. Marketing including a direct mailer and hosted Lunch and Learns with the Chamber of Commerce.
- $21,246 spent. Sustainable Travel: Supported clear air, ride share and other sustainable travel initiatives.
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 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 November 6, 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 2013.
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 November 4, 2026.
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