Wheels To Africa is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wheels To Africa 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 12/2019, Wheels To Africa generated $86.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $95.8k during the year ending 12/2019. 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE RURAL AND LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES WITH USED AND NEW BICYCLES IN AMERICAN AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. TO SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER PLATFORM FOR AMERICAN YOUTH TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WHEELS TO AFRICA DISTRIBUTES BICYCLES TO VARIOUS RURAL AND NEEDY ORGANIZATIONS IN AMERICA AND AFRICA. THE BICYCLES CHANGE LIVES AND PROVIDE ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL AND LIFESTYLE AVENUES TO ALLEVIATE PROVERTY.
WHEELS TO AFRICA HAD OVER 275 VOLUNTEERS WHO COLLECTED 733 BICYCLES FOR RURAL AND LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. WHEELS TO AFRICA IS AN ALL VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES. AT THE BICYCLES COLLECTIONS, YOUTH PROCESS THE BICYCLES FOR SHIPPING TO OTHER COUNTRIES AND LOAD THE BICYCLES IN CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT.
BANDS FOR BIKES IS AN ANNUAL EVENT HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER TO COLLECT BIKES AND CELEBRATE WITH MUSIC FROM YOUTH BANDS. SIX YOUTH BANDS PERFORMED FOR A LARGE CROWE WITH OTHER YOUTH COLLECTED BICYCLES FOR WHEELS TO AFRICA. THE ANNUAL EVENT IS ORGANIZED BY A LOCAL YOUTH AND HIS FRIENDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH WHEELS TO AFRICA. THE EVENT CREATES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH OF ALL CULTURES TO ENGAGE IN A COMMUNITY PROJECT THAT ENABLE YOUTH ACROSS THE WORLD TO ENHANCE THEIR LIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Frank Schneider Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alex Wolz Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kelly Wolfe Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Phyllis Jordan Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David W Duncan Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Alex Fabean-Scotch Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $86,933 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $54,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $86,933 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $86,933 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $24,932 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $69,940 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $346 |
Office expenses | $225 |
Information technology | $100 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $255 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $95,798 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,318 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $16,019 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $22,337 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $22,337 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $22,337 |