Pedals For Progress A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation

Organization Overview

Pedals For Progress A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation, operating under the name Sewing Peace, is located in High Bridge, NJ. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (N50) the organization is classified as: Recreational Clubs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Sewing Peace employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sewing Peace 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 09/2022, Sewing Peace generated $466.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $411.7k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EMPOWER SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY RECYCLING BICYCLES AND SEWING MACHINES FROM THE US AND SHIPPING THEM TO MOTIVATED PEOPLE IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1991 AND FROM THE SEED OF AN IDEA BY ITS FOUNDER(A FORMER PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER), THE ORGANIZATION HAS GROWN INTO AN ENTERPRISE THAT HAS CUMULATIVELY COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 165,000 BICYCLES AND OVER 5,900 SEWING MACHINES TO THE WORKING POOR IN CENTRAL AMERICA, AFRICA, EASTERN EUROPE, ASIA AND THE ISLANDS OF THE CARIBBEAN AND THE PACIFIC BASIN. THROUGH VOLUNTEER LABOR AND TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS OF MONEY AND MATERIALS, PEDALS FOR PROGRESS/SEWING PEACE COLLECTS, WAREHOUSES, AND SHIPS NEW AND USED BIKES, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES TO RECIPIENT COUNTRIES WHERE THEY ARE REPAIRED BY NON-PROFIT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS (PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT, BUILDING MANAMGEMENT AND REPAIR SKILLS TO THEIR STAFF)AND SUBSEQUENTLY, SOLD AT COST TO HELP LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS ACCESS JOBS, MARKETS AND SERVICES. THE SEWING MACHINES A

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PEDALS FOR PROGRESS/SEWING PIECE'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO SUPPLY, VIA CHARITY PARTNERS OVERSEAS, RECONDITIONED AND USED BICYCLES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN NEED OF AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR PRODUCTIVE PURPOSES. ALSO TO PROVIDE REFURBISHED SEWING MACHINES, VIA CHARITY PARTNERS OVERSEAS, WHICH HOLD SEWING CLASSES AND DISTRIBUTE THE MACHINES TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Schweidenback
Vice Preside
$68,417
Alan Schultz
President
$33,667
John Alexander
Treasurer
$0
Jamie Acosta
Trustee
$0
Sarah Jannsch
Trustee
$0
Richard Millhiser
Trustee
$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$440,682
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $182,395
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$440,682
Total Program Service Revenue$12,560
Investment income $11,554
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,205
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $466,001

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pedals For Progress A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation has recieved totaling $6,750.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$6,750
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