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TRIPS FOR KIDS METRO NY-INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 113618012 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE N99 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · tfkmetrony.org
revenue
$15K
expenses
$20K
net assets
$7K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE CYCLING EXPERIENCE THROUGH A NETWORK OF CHAPTERS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY, RECREATIONAL LIFESTYLES, ENVIORNMENTAL AWARENESS, AND PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OF ALL COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Trips for Kids Metro New York provides youth development programs centered on mountain biking for young people across the New York metropolitan area. The organization introduces kids to cycling through structured rides, skill-building clinics, and community events that promote physical activity, environmental awareness, and personal growth. It operates as a local chapter of the national Trips for Kids network.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Agency Rides
Partners with youth mentoring organizations, schools, and community groups to introduce kids to mountain biking through structured rides and skill development.
Community Rides
Hosts public mountain biking events open to the community, designed to introduce people of all ages to the sport and build inclusive outdoor access.
Learn to Ride
Teaches bike-riding fundamentals to individuals ages 4 to 70, helping beginners learn to ride or regain confidence on a bicycle.
MTB Ride Club
Provides kids with ongoing opportunities to join a ride group and build community with peers who share a passion for mountain biking.
Race Team
Advanced program for middle and high school students focused on developing high-level mountain biking skills and personal challenge.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 2 activities
    • Providing youth mountain biking programs
      Offers structured mountain biking experiences for young people through partnerships with mentoring organizations, schools, and community groups, promoting healthy lifestyles and personal empowerment. Programs include introductory rides, group ride clubs, and advanced skill development for middle and high school students.
    • Teaching beginner bike-riding skills
      Runs a Learn to Ride program that teaches foundational cycling skills to individuals of all ages, including children and adults as old as 70, with instruction tailored for those learning or relearning how to ride a bike.
  • Organized Community Cycling Events 1 activity
    • Hosting community mountain biking events
      Organizes events designed to introduce the general public to mountain biking, fostering community engagement and promoting environmental awareness through outdoor recreation.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$15K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$7K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • EUGENE SORENSON — DIRECTOR
  • PETER WELSH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Chapters Network — Operates through a network of local chapters to deliver cycling programs for youth.
  • Trips for Kids Network — Trips for Kids Metro New York is a chapter of Trips for Kids, a national nonprofit organization.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community Partner Delivery Model
    methodology: community_partner_delivery
    By delivering mountain biking programming through partnerships with youth mentoring organizations, schools, and community groups, we increase access and engagement because leveraging trusted local institutions lowers barriers to participation.
  • Cycling-Based Youth Development
    methodology: cycling_based_youth_development
    By using cycling experiences as a core activity, we promote youth health, environmental awareness, and personal empowerment because structured outdoor physical activity fosters personal growth and stewardship values.