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East Bay Bicycle Coalition

EIN 94-2585652 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Bike East Bay mobilizes by bike to build thriving communities that are joyful, safe, and inclusive.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
68
Volunteers
324
Highest pay
$122,444, co-exec. 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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (4)
  1. $577,770 spent. In 2024, Bike East Bay helped 1,158 adults and children learn to ride with safety and confidence at 81 free bicycle skills classes in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Classes were offered in 24 different cities and covered 18 different topics. Our bike education classes were made possible with support from the Alameda County Transportation Commission, City of Alameda, Contra Costa Health Services and other funders.
  2. $441,981 spent. Other programs include bike valet, volunteer, and community events.
  3. $375,925 spent. Bike East Bay's advocacy work in 2024 resulted in big wins for people who bike in the East Bay. Our grassroots efforts paid off with 30 protected bike lanes built in 11 cities throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties. We also engaged and trained 109 community advocates through our Green Mobility Ambassadors program and had almost 3,000 signers on our petition to preserve the Richmond-San Rafael bridge path.
  4. $83,696 spent. Bike East Bay coordinated annual Bike to Wherever Day activities to raise the visibility of bicycling and encourage more people to choose healthy, activie, pedal-powered transportation. On May 15, 2024, over 12,100 people rode their bikes in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Bike to Work Day is one of Bike East Bay's biggest events and the biggest day of biking in the East Bay. This event is made possible through the continued support of the Alameda County Transportation Commission, City of Oakland, City of Berkeley, and many other sponsors.

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

  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 2024.

    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 March 1986.

    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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