Boulder Mountainbike Alliance
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance exists to serve as a positive voice for mountain biking in the greater Boulder County, Colorado area by improving the trail experience for all users through social rides and events, advocacy, and trail building.
- Income
- $291,984
- Spending
- $273,777
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 4.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 72%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 290
- Highest pay
- $74,254, executive dir.
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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 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, 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 (1)
- $227,415 spent. Boulder Mountainbike Alliance (BMA) advances safe, responsible, and enjoyable mountain biking in Boulder County through trail development, stewardship, education, and community programs.In 2025, BMA partnered with public land agencies including the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Boulder County Parks and Open Space, and the U.S. Forest Service to plan, build, reroute, and maintain multi-use trails. Projects focused on improving trail design, reducing erosion, increasing safety, restoring damaged areas, and expanding high-quality riding opportunities while balancing environmental protection and other trail uses.BMA operated several ongoing community programs. The Boulder Mountain Bike Patrol provided on-trail assistance, rider education, and stewardship through a trained volunteer force. Group Rides and Skills Clinics offered structured opportunities for riders of varying experience levels to improve skills, safety, and confidence. The Flow Riders Race Team and Brute Squad programs supported adult riders throughorganized training, mentorship, and competitive development.BMA also represented the mountain bike community in public planning processes and stakeholder working groups, providing input on trail access, connectivity, and recreation management. Through volunteer engagement, education, and partnerships, BMAs programs improved trail conditions, supported responsible recreation, and benefited thousands of trail users annually.
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 September 2014.
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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