named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
The Ride for Mental Health
An annual fundraising event organized by Eric's Ride Inc. to raise money for McLean Hospital's mental health research and treatment programs
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
- Funding mental health education, research, and treatment via McLean HospitalAwards grants to McLean Hospital to support education, research, and treatment programs for mental illnesses, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, and borderline personality disorder. Funding is raised primarily through an annual charity bike ride and individual fundraising efforts.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Operating online mental health community platformsProvides online platforms where users can contribute to blogs, message boards, and forums focused on mental health topics, fostering peer engagement and dialogue.
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Organized Community Cycling Events 1 activity
- Organizing annual charity bike ride eventsHosts an annual multi-route bike ride in the Hudson Valley region with options of 25, 50, 100, and 14-mile rail trail routes to raise funds for mental health causes. Provides branded jerseys to all registered participants and supports participant fundraising through personal donor pages.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$388K
Contributions & grants$387K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1870%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$365K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$215K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash$29K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$31K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.4%
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Hincapie Sportswear Partner — Manufactures the official jerseys distributed to registered riders.
- McLean Hospital Partner — Beneficiary organization receiving proceeds from the ride to support education, research, and treatment of mental illness.
- McLean Hospital Partner — Receives funds raised by Eric's Ride Inc to support mental health care and research.
- McLean Hospital Partner — Receives proceeds from the ride to support education, research, and treatment of mental illness.
- Ride with GPS Partner — Partner platform used to host and share route details for the charity bike ride.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
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- Event-Based Fundraising and Awarenessmethodology: event_fundraising_for_awarenessBy organizing long-distance cycling events, we generate funds and public attention for mental health, because combining physical challenge with storytelling amplifies donor engagement and educational reach.
- Online Community Engagementmethodology: community-engagementBy maintaining blogs, forums, and user-generated content, we sustain dialogue around mental health, because accessible digital platforms foster peer support and broaden public awareness beyond event participants.
- Scenic Engagement Modelmethodology: scenic-engagement-modelBy situating fundraising rides in scenic natural environments, we enhance participant motivation and retention, because immersive, aesthetically meaningful experiences deepen emotional connection to the cause.
- Stigma Reduction Through Awarenessmethodology: stigma_reduction_through_awarenessBy leveraging public cycling events and community engagement, we raise awareness about mental illness to reduce stigma, because public visibility and education foster empathy and shift social perceptions.