League Of American Wheelmen Inc
- Assets
- $975.7k
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-6206225
Organization Overview
League Of American Wheelmen Inc, operating under the name League of American Bicyclists, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1990. As of 12/2021, League of American Bicyclists employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. League of American Bicyclists 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, League of American Bicyclists generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.3%) 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:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADVOCACY NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL BICYCLE ADVOCACY: THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF CYCLISTS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND PROMOTION. WE ADVOCATE FOR CYCLISTS ON CAPITOL HILL, TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHERFEDERAL AGENCIES. WE WORK WITH OUR AFFILIATES TO AFFECT STATE LAWS AND LOCAL ORDINANCES, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS. OUR ONLINE ADVOCACY CENTER ENGAGES PEOPLE AND OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEAK UP FOR BETTER BICYCLING TO DECISION MAKERS AT ALL LEVELS. IN MARCH, WE SUCCESSFULLYHELD THE 22ST NATIONAL BIKE SUMMIT, AN ANNUAL ADVOCACY MEETING THAT BRINGS CYCLISTS TO CAPITOL HILL TO SPEAK WITH REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS. DUE TO COVID-19, THIS WAS DONE AS A HYBRID EVENT. BICYCLE FRIENDLY AMERICA PROGRAM - THE LEAGUE WORKS TO MAKE BICYCLING SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL THROUGH THE BICYCLE FRIENDLY STATE, COMMUNITY, UNIVERSITY AND BUSINESS PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM LEAGUE STAFF, IN-DEPTH APPLICATIONS THAT GIVE PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SELF-EVALUATE, ANDCUSTOM FEEDBACK TO ALL APPLICANTS RECOGNIZED OR NOT. THE PROGRAM, LAUNCHED IN 2003, ENCOURAGES APPLICANTS TO PROVIDE BETTER INFRASTRUCTURE, ENCOURAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION FOR CYCLISTS AND DRIVERS, AND PUBLICLY REWARDS THEM FOR DOING SO. EACH APPLICATION HASSPECIFIC QUESTIONS THAT ADDRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF REACHING EVERYONE THROUGH ALL OF THESE EFFORTS AND ENGAGING AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS TO BIKE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND RECREATION.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES THE LEAGUE IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF CYCLISTS AND CREATING A BICYCLE-FRIENDLY AMERICA FOR EVERYONE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND PROMOTION. WE DO THAT FOR OUR MEMBERS THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, THROUGH OUR MAGAZINE, AMERICAN BICYCLIST, OUR ACTION ALERTS TO MEMBERS ABOUT LEGISLATION IN THEIR AREAS, AND OUR BI-WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER.
EDUCATION - THE LEAGUE HAS BEEN THE NATIONAL CYCLING EDUCATION PROVIDER FOR OVER 50 YEARS, PROVIDING PRINTED AND ELECTRONIC MATERIALS/VIDEOS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE FOR MORE BIKING AND SAFER STREETS FOR ALL. THE LEAGUE OFFERS THE ONLY NATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR BICYCLING EDUCATORS.THE LEAGUE HAS TRAINED MORE THAN 6,800 LEAGUE CYCLING INSTRUCTORS, WITH 2,300 CURRENTLY ACTIVE, WHICH HAVE TAUGHT MORE THAN HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS TO COMMUTE, SHARE THE ROAD, RIDE IN TRAFFIC, AND MORE. OUR CURRICULUM INCLUDES A MODULE FOR DRIVERS TO IMPROVE DRIVER SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF BICYCLISTS. THE TRAINING HELPS PEOPLE FEEL MORE SECURE ABOUT GETTING ON THEIR BIKES. MORE THAN 40 LEAGUE CYCLING INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION SEMINARS ARE HELD AROUND THE COUNTRY EACH YEAR.
PROMOTION - THE LEAGUE IS THE NATIONAL SPONSOR OF NATIONAL BIKE MONTH AND BIKE TO WORK DAY. THE LEAGUE PROMOTES THE EVENTS OF ITS THOUSANDS OF MEMBER CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND AFFILIATED BUSINESSES. THE LEAGUE ALSO SHOWCASES AND CELEBRATES THE POSITIVE CHANGE AND PROGRESS BEING MADE TOWARD BUILDING A BICYCLE FRIENDLY AMERICA FOR EVERYONE NATIONWIDE THROUGH ITS PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNICATIONS. LASTLY, THE LEAGUES NATIONAL BIKE CHALLENGE IS A NATIONWIDE EVENT UNITING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CURRENT BICYCLISTSAND ENCOURAGING COUNTLESS NEW RIDERS EACH YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Nesper Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $134,475 |
Ken Podziba Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Torrance Strong Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Max Hepp-Buchanan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karin Weisburgh Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kecia Mccullough Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $536,561 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $148,700 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $124,750 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $810,011 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,278,581 |
| Investment income | $22,112 |
| 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 | $2,131,153 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $134,475 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,022 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $681,339 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,066 |
| Other employee benefits | $51,529 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,545 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $229,487 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $247,706 |
| Information technology | $100,055 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $56,730 |
| Travel | $31,974 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $57 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,772 |
| Insurance | $15,093 |
| All other expenses | $28,255 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,682,633 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $238,699 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,214 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $30,114 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,855 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $674,639 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,190 |
| Total assets | $975,711 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $107,986 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $65,625 |
| 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 | $173,611 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $599,170 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $202,930 |
| 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 | $975,711 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that League Of American Wheelmen Inc has recieved totaling $123,019.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Toledo Community Foundation Toledo, OH PURPOSE: NATIONAL BIKE CHALLENGE | $99,889 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $8,700 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,453 |
Give Back Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,557 |
Thomas F Staley Foundation Easton, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
The Davis Family Memorial Trust Lambertville, NJ PURPOSE: PROMOTES BIKE RIDING AND SAFETY | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Washington Area Bicyclist Association Washington, DC | $1,536,882 | $2,018,173 |
League Of American Wheelmen Inc Washington, DC | $975,711 | $2,131,153 |
Hills Angels Gymnastic Team Incorporated Gaithersburg, MD | $315,618 | $224,271 |
Rebounders Parents Association Timonium, MD | $49,475 | $184,791 |
Kangaroo Kids Inc Simpsonville, MD | $114,894 | $0 |
Road Runners Club Of America Newport News, VA | $35,765 | $0 |
Cardinal Parents Association Fairfax, VA | $26,861 | $0 |
Road Runners Of America Baltimore, MD | $178,872 | $0 |
Central Maryland Gymnastics Organization Inc Columbia, MD | $0 | $0 |
The Sailing Club Of Washington Alexandria, VA | $159,992 | $0 |
Mar Vateens,inc Knoxville, MD | $3,691 | $21,834 |
Road Runners Club Of America Reston, VA | $74,752 | $0 |