Bikes Not Bombs Inc

Organization Overview

Bikes Not Bombs Inc is located in Jamaica Plain, MA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bikes Not Bombs Inc employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bikes Not Bombs Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Bikes Not Bombs Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BIKES NOT BOMBS USES THE BICYCLE AS A VEHICLE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. THE ORGANIZATION RECLAIMS THOUSANDS OF BICYCLES EACH YEAR, AND CREATES LOCAL AND GLOBAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, JOBS, AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING/BIKE SHOP: THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING/BIKE SHOP PROGRAM RECONDITIONS AND SELLS SOME OF THE DONATED BIKES THAT THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES, EMPLOYING MANY GRADUATES OF ITS PROGRAMS. THE SHOP'S PROFIT FROM THE BICYCLE SALES, PARTS SALES, AND REPAIRS GOES TOWARDS FUNDING THE ORGANIZATION'S YOUTH AND INTERNATIONAL WORK PROVIDING A RELIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF EARNED INCOME. THE BIKE SHOP OFFERS FREE AND LOW-COST WORKSHOPS ON BICYCLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, AND AN 80-HOUR VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG APPRENTICES


BIKE COLLECTION: OUR PROGRAMS START WITH OUR BIKE COLLECTIONS. WE COLLECT AROUND 5,000 BIKES EACH YEAR ALL OF WHICH ARE SORTED, FLATTENED, AND INVENTORIED BY OUR YOUTH AND VOLUNTEERS. WE RECEIVE BIKE DONATIONS IN THREE MAIN WAYS: 1) BIKES ARE DROPPED OFF AT OUR BIKE SHOP IN JAMAICA PLAIN; 2) WE DRIVE A TRUCK ALL THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO DO PICKUPS; AND 3) WE PARTNER WITH FOLKS IN URBAN AND SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES TO HOST BIKE DRIVES. IT IS AMAZING TO SEE ALL THOSE BIKES PILED UP IN OUR SPACE AND ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES THEY REPRESENT FOR THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. AT ANY TIME, YOU COULD VISIT OUR WAREHOUSE IN DORCHESTER AND FIND CLOSE TO 1,000 BIKES SORTED AND READY TO GO. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS: BIKES NOT BOMBS COLLECTS APPROXIMATELY 5,000 BIKES EACH YEAR AND SHIPS THE MAJORITY TO ITS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS AND PROVIDES SUPPLIES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH ITS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS IN AFRICA, LATIN AMERICA, AND THE CARIBBEAN. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, BIKES NOT BOMBS HAS SHIPPED OVER 78,000 BIKES TO PARTNERS IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH.


EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: BIKE NOT BOMBS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM COORDINATES ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNICATIONS WITH SUPPORTERS AND VOLUNTEERS (MONTHLY E-NEWS, SOCIAL MEDIA, ETC.) AND ORGANIZES A NUMBER OF EVENTS AND PROGRAMS (INCLUDING THE ANNUAL BIKE-A-THON) THAT ENGAGE PEOPLE IN BIKES NOT BOMB'S WORK AND PROGRAMS.


YOUTH PROGRAMS: MORE THAN 3,500 YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE PARTICIPATED IN BIKES NOT BOMBS' YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND CYCLING PROGRAMS, WHICH TEACH MECHANICS AND SAFE URBAN RIDING, JOB SKILLS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. BY PROVIDING QUALITY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH, BIKES NOT BOMBS ENGAGES DIRECTLY WITH THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF JAMAICA PLAIN, DORCHESTER, ROXBURY AND MATTAPAN. IN EARN-A-BIKE AND GIRLS IN ACTION, BIKES NOT BOMBS' FLAGSHIP OUT-OF-SCHOOL LEARNING AND EARNING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AGED 12B


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Elijah Evans
Executive Di
$87,959
Patrick Cutroa
Clerk
$0
Lee Archung
Treasurer
$0
Margaret Eichner
Board Chair
$0
Bethany Mashini
Director
$0
Jeremi Taitt
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$1,866,780
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,866,780
Total Program Service Revenue$573,452
Investment income $0
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,440,898

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