Blue Knights Motorcycle Club is located in Bangor, ME. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (Y42) the organization is classified as: Domestic Fraternal Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blue Knights Motorcycle Club employed 2 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Blue Knights Motorcycle Club is a 501(c)(10) and as such, is described as a "Domestic Fraternal Society and/or Association" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Blue Knights Motorcycle Club generated $396.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $340.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FOR MUTUAL ASSISTANCE, ENJOYMENT, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL BENEFIT TO ITS MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC. TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE SPORT AND SAFETY OF MOTORCYCLING. TO PROMOTE THE SAFE USE, OPERATION AND ENJOYMENT OF MOTORCYCLES. TO DEVELOP A FRATERNAL SPIRIT BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLISH A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO ITS 16,157 MEMBERS.
PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL MEMBER CONVENTION, HOSTED BY ONE OF ITS CHAPTERS. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE IS 1,000-2,000 MEMBERS. DUE TO COVID-19, ATTENDANCE WAS 200 IN 2021. ACTIVITIES AT THE CONVENTION INCLUDED A MOTORCYCLE SAFETY DEMONSTRATION, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS THE SAFE USE OF MOTORCYCLES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF MEMBERS CAN APPLY FOR A $1,000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE AWARDED 6 SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2021. AN APPLICATION REQUIREMENT IS THAT THE STUDENT WRITE AN ESSAY.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE LOCAL CHAPTERS WHO, IN TURN, INTERACT WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE BENEFIT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS, ADVANCE THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING AND HELP DEVELOP A FRATERNAL SPIRIT BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jana Clark Office Manager | Officer | 40 | $52,286 |
Rory Macconnell Vice President North America | Officer | 1 | $0 |
John Bull Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
James Borza Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Dj Alvarez International President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Darragh Brendan Condon Vice President European Conference | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $390,239 |
Investment income | $797 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,813 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $396,325 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,286 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $33,632 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,761 |
Payroll taxes | $8,444 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,204 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,784 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $128,424 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,983 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,241 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,931 |
Insurance | $5,648 |
All other expenses | $6,940 |
Total functional expenses | $340,472 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,262 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $817,028 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $100 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $34,315 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,133 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,983 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $882,821 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,639 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $14,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $20,639 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $759,903 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $102,279 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $882,821 |
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