Metro Bicycle Coalition Of New Orleans

Organization Overview

Metro Bicycle Coalition Of New Orleans, operating under the name Bike Easy, is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bike Easy employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bike Easy 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, Bike Easy generated $425.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $367.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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

METRO BICYCLE COALITION OF NEW ORLEANS DAB BIKE EASY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO MAKE BICYCLING EASY, SAFE, AND FUN FOR EVERYONE IN GREATER NEW ORLEANS. FORMED IN 2003, FORMALLY INCORPORATED IN 2008, AND GRANTED 501C3 NON-PROFIT STATUS IN 2010, BIKE EASY BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF BICYCLING TO HELP CREATE A HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS, RESILIENT, AND EQUITABLE FUTURE FOR ALL PEOPLE OF THE REGION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BIKE EASY WORKS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON SAFE CONDUCT FOR PEOPLE ON BIKES. FROM 4TH GRADERS TO GRANDPARENTS, WE HELP PEOPLE LEARN TO SAFELY AND CONFIDENTLY RIDE THEIR BIKES. WE ALSO EDUCATE DRIVERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND THOSE CHARGED WITH ENFORCING OUR TRAFFIC LAWS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF CYCLING AND THEIR ROLE IN ENSURING EASY, FUN, AND SAFE BICYCLING FOR EVERYONE.


BIKE EASY BUILDS PUBLIC SUPPORT THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND COMMUNITY DIALOGUE TO ENSURE THAT ELECTED OFFICIALS AND DECISION-MAKERS PRIORITIZE SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE BICYCLING. WE PUSH FOR STREETS BUILT TO SHARE BY BEING A POLITICAL VOICE FOR PEOPLE WHO BIKE, CULTIVATING AND SUPPORTING CHAMPIONS OF BETTER BICYCLING, AND CONTINUALLY LISTENING TO THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS IN ORDER TO AMPLIFY THEM. OUR ADVOCACY INTERFACES WITH OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES LIKE WALKING SAFETY, TRANSIT ACCESS, HEALTH EQUITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL, AND MORE.


BIKE EASY HELPS PEOPLE DISCOVER THE JOY OF BICYCLING THROUGH COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. MORE PEOPLE RIDING BIKES INCREASES SAFE BEHAVIOR ON OUR STREETS, BUILDS PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR MORE BIKEWAYS, AND ADDS TO THE GROWING MOMENTUM FOR GREATER NEW ORLEANS TO BE A GREAT BICYCLING REGION!


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dan Favre
Executive Director
$50,000
Allene La Spina
Acting Executive Director
$49,940
Traci Birch
Vice President
$0
Andrew Owens
Treasurer
$0
Barrie Black
Secretary
$0
Melissa Lee
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$48,727
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $41,638
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$335,299
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$425,664
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 $425,664

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Metro Bicycle Coalition Of New Orleans has recieved totaling $47,759.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Greater New Orleans Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION

$40,419
Aarp

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Sponsorship of virtual event

$6,500
Shell Oil Company Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: MEF

$840
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