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 12/2023, 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 12/2023, Bike Easy generated $186.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $200.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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:
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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!
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Allene Arteaga La Spina Executive Director | 50 | $60,300 | |
Camly Tram Member | 2 | $0 | |
Andrew Owens Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
A J Allegra Member | 2 | $0 | |
Greta Cappelmann President | 2 | $0 | |
Elyse Bejasa Member | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $167,703 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $18,636 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $402 |
Total Revenue | $186,741 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $117,253 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $58,633 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $5,396 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $554 |
Other expenses | $18,589 |
Total expenses | $200,425 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $109,192 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $124,821 |
Total liabilities | $822 |
Net assets or fund balances | $123,999 |