Motorcycle Missions
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 48% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Motorcycle Missions is committed to helping First Responders and Military Veterans who are suffering from psychological pain and trauma. Our programs engage participants in safe, meaningful activities with camaraderie and shared purpose.
- Income
- $292,053
- Spending
- $315,112
- Spent on programs
- 48%
- Reserves
- 1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 40% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1548% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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, 2025, 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)
- $30,323 spent. Motorcycle Build Mentorship Program: This program gets Veterans and First Responders connected with the motorcycle community and working with their hands, with the aim of renewing their sense of passion and purpose in life. A dedicated group of 8 to 10 Veterans and First Responders spend an average of 4 to 6 months building a custom motorcycle together, meeting together once a week from beginning until completion.Through partnerships with specific shops, participants receive access to tools, lifts, welding equipment, and hands-on instruction from start to finish.
- $12,042 spent. Organized Classes and Training: Accident Scene Management Class, certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation Training, Welding Tech Class, classroom and on-track instruction events. Our classes & instructional events open up vocational opportunities and increase riding proficiency, safety and skills. Our classes provide a protective environment for camaraderie and participation in meaningful activities to support psychological healing.
- $56,099 spent. Throttle Therapy Program: Our Throttle Therapy Program offers Veterans and First Responders 5 different kinds of riding that will bring them together for a fun and exciting weekend of riding/racing, camping, and camaraderie. Designed to help them work through frustrations, fears and aggression,these programs are done on a closed and controlled course surrounded by skilled riding coaches and staff.
- $51,248 spent. Bike Events, Rallies, Conferences & Conventions Event attendance by Veterans and First Responders offers camaraderie, group participation, support, recognition and community representation.
- Bike Events, Rallies, Conferences & Conventions 51248. 0. 0.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 May 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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