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Flagstaff Youth Riders Inc Flyrs

EIN 83-2735682 · Flagstaff, AZ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported a significant diversion of its assets during the year.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Flagstaff Youth Riders(aka FLYRS) develops resilient, caring & growth oriented youth(age 2-18) thru mountain biking programs; we are committed to youth from diverse backgrounds & minizing cost barriers. Please visit flyrsaz.com for more information.

Income
$378,445
Spending
$381,268
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
68
Volunteers
41
Highest pay
$65,032, ex dir from nov 2024

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (21)
  1. $357,983 spent. Flagstaff Youth Riders (FLYRS) has created 6 key program components that each complement the other to provide the fundamentals of a comprehensive & community-based youth mountain biking organization in Flagstaff, AZ. In 2025, FLYRS served 1,083 youth, a 7% increase over 2024. 1) Traditional Fall & Spring Recreational programs: for youth 2 to 18-years old, these age- and ability-based groups meet weekly for 8-week sessions, and focus on skill development through drills, games & trail rides. The Spring program served 282 youth & the Fall program served 231 youth in 2025. 2) School-based programs: operate spring, fall & summer sessions, following a similar structure to traditional programming above. These programs directly advance FLYRS mission by
  2. providing equitable access to cycling opportunities for youth from diverse backgrounds & by eliminating financial barriers. All programs are offered free of change & include equipment provided by FLYRS. In 2025, FLYRS delivered after-school programs to 5 Flagstaff schools, grades 3 - 12, creating consistent opportunities for outdoor physical activity, confidence building & lifelong healthy habits in a supportive team environment. School-based programs served 86 youth in spring and 72 in fall. In summer 2025, FLYRS expanded its impact thru partnerships with the Boys & Girls Club, Child & Family Support Services & Camp Indi-Genius, serving 74 Native youth thru camp-based programs. 3) Summer camps: offers both full- and half-day camp
  3. options, each lasting 1 week. Youth get an immersive experience in mountain biking thru FLYRS building-block style of learning skills. STEM-based learning concepts that relate to cycling are integrated into the program. In 2025, 315 youth were served in summer camps, a 29% increase over 2024. 4)AICL Middle School Composite Team: for 6th- 8th graders participating in the AZ Interscholastic Cycling League during fall season. Youth from various Flagstaff middle schools come together to ride, learn, grow, empower, camp & make lasting friendships. In 2025, the FLYRS composite team served 20 youth from 7 schools. 5) Racing & Development Team (RAD): for youth 14-18, focused on introducing riders to a structured, (continued at Schedule O)
  4. (continued from 990, p2) race-oriented environment while
  5. promoting long-term engagement in the sport. The January-May
  6. program operates over 19-weeks with practices twice weekly,
  7. emphasizing a balanced approach to athletic development,
  8. combining skill progression, physical conditioning & positive
  9. team culture. The program includes overnight camps & training
  10. experiences that foster teamwork, independence & resilience.
  11. In 2025, the RAD Team served 11 youth. 6) Teen Professional
  12. Development Pathway: designed to support youth 14 & older in
  13. developing workforce readiness skills thru structured
  14. leadership opportunities with FLYRS, creating a clear
  15. progression from program participant to volunteer, and
  16. ultimately to paid staff. Participants gain hands-on
  17. experience in leadership, communication, responsibility &
  18. mentorship. There were 6 youth participating in 2025.
  19. Additionally, FLYRS offers scholarships in all of its programs
  20. to increase access to cycling for all youth. In 2025, 227 youth
  21. received a total of over $45,000 in waived program fees.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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