irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.78MBike New York, Incs bicycling education program supplies free classes and training for adults and children on bicycle skills and safety. Bike New York also provides workshops for non-profits, schools and workplaces.
- #2 $90KBike New York partnered with Bloomberg Charities, and Citi Foundation to purchase and assemble more than 2,000 bikes in 2021. Bike New York planned the bike build and distribution logistics. Bikes were distributed to youth in New York City who had participated in Bike New York summer and after school programs and youth in YMCA programs.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bike Education Program
Free classes and training in bicycle skills and safety for adults and children, including workshops for schools, nonprofits, and workplaces.
Bike Path
Workforce development initiative that trains formerly incarcerated individuals as bike mechanics and prepares them for careers maintaining the Citi Bike system.
Gear Femmes
Program focused on closing the gender gap in cycling by empowering women and gender-diverse individuals through education and community building.
Recycle-A-Bicycle
Youth-focused program that teaches bike repair and maintenance skills, allowing participants to earn a bike through hands-on learning.
TD Five Boro Bike Tour
Annual 40-mile bike ride through all five boroughs of New York City, recognized as the largest cycling event in the United States and a major charitable bike ride.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Bicycle Distribution and Repair Programs 2 activities
- Distribute bicycles to youth in underserved communitiesDistributed over 2,000 bicycles to youth in New York City through coordination of procurement, assembly, and logistics, primarily serving participants in Bike New York’s summer and after-school programs and YMCA programs.
- Fund education, outreach, and advocacy through event and rental revenuesSupports free bike education, community outreach, workforce development, and advocacy programs using proceeds from the TD Five Boro Bike Tour registration fees and bike rental partnerships with Unlimited Biking.
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Organized Community Cycling Events 2 activities
- Host regional and community cycling events and exposHosts a range of additional cycling events including the Twin Lights Ride and Discover Hudson Valley Ride (each with about 2,500 participants), community Ride Series events for up to 50 cyclists, and Bike Expo New York—the most-attended consumer bike show in the U.S., drawing 60,000 attendees.
- Organize the TD Five Boro Bike Tour and related large-scale cycling eventsOrganizes the annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour—the largest charitable bike ride in America—with approximately 32,000 participants from all 50 states and over 60 countries. Manages full event logistics including permits, security, rest areas, SAG support, insurance, and sustainability initiatives such as waste diversion and food donation.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Advance safer and more equitable streets through advocacyAdvocates for safer and more equitable streets across New York City through policy engagement, public campaigns, and community mobilization efforts aimed at improving cycling infrastructure and transportation equity.
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Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 1 activity
- Deliver free bike education and safety programs for children and adultsProvides free bicycling education classes teaching bike riding and safety skills to over 30,000 children and adults annually in New York City through Learn to Ride sessions, after-school and summer program partnerships, and public events. Programs include single and multi-week workshops delivered in schools, community organizations, and public settings.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Operate workforce development programs for bike mechanicsRuns the Bike Path initiative, a workforce development program that trains formerly incarcerated individuals as bike mechanics for careers in Citi Bike maintenance, combining technical training with employment readiness.
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Clean Transportation Adoption & Infrastructure 1 activity
- Subsidize e-bikes and provide safe operation educationLaunched the “Ride Clean New York” program to subsidize more than 4,000 class-1 e-bikes and expand education on safe charging and operation in New York City, promoting sustainable transportation access.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$6.36M
Contributions & grants$207K3%
Program service revenue$6.15M97%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.18M
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$3.29M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.56M
Cash$1.99M
Investments$1.67M
Liabilities$2.41M
Net assets$2.14M
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth J Podziba | President/CEO | 55 | $297K |
| Andrew S Gould | COO | 55 | $278K |
board members · 10
- Henry Chin — Treasurer
- Howard Robbins — Board Member
- Jennifer Powell — Board Member
- Leonard Diamond — Board Chariman
- Matthew Rogers — Board Member
- Steven Vaccaro — Board Member
- Stuart Krohnengold — Secretary
- Thurstan Bannister — Board Member
- William D Pettit — Board Member
- William Mastro — Board Member
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Bloomberg Charities Partner — Partnered with Bike New York to fund and support the purchase, assembly, and distribution of over 2,000 bicycles to youth in New York City in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
- Citi Bike Partner — Partners with Citi Bike to prepare trained mechanics from the Bike Path program for careers maintaining the Citi Bike system.
- Citi Foundation Partner — Partnered with Bike New York to fund and support the purchase, assembly, and distribution of over 2,000 bicycles to youth in New York City in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
- Citibank Partner — Was the title sponsor of the Five Boro Bike Tour for 11 years, beginning after a Citibank executive witnessed the event in 1978.
- City Harvest Partner — Received 29,000 pounds of leftover food donations from Bike New York events.
- Clif Bar Partner — Provided 90,000 food products and supported collection of foil-lined wrappers for upcycling through Terracycle.
- Council for Responsible Sport Partner — Partnered to achieve Silver and Gold certification for sustainable event practices.
- DEP’s NYC Water Program Government — Partnered to provide New York City tap water at events, eliminating need for disposable bottles.
- Department of Transportation Government — Coordinated inter-agency involvement and traffic-free routing for the Five Boro Bike Tour.
- Emergency Medical Services Government — Provided medical support services for the Five Boro Bike Tour.
- Forest Stewardship Council Government — Provided certification for environmentally and socially responsible paper sourcing for event materials.
- GrowNYC Partner — Partnered to implement Zero Waste Stations and composting at Bike Expo New York and TD Five Boro Bike Tour events.
- Highlands Business Partnership Partner — Hosts the Beer Garden at the Finish Festival
- League of American Bicyclists Network — Leadership and instructional staff are certified and trained through the League of American Bicyclists, with staff serving in leadership and coaching roles.
- NYC Compost Project Partner — Collaborated on composting and waste diversion efforts at Bike New York events.
- NYC DOT Partner — Collaborates on public events to provide bike helmet fittings.
- New York City Fire Department Government — Supported the Five Boro Bike Tour through emergency response and logistical coordination.
- New York City Police Department Government — Provided traffic control and escort services for the Five Boro Bike Tour, including implementing a leapfrog closure system.
- New York State Apple Association Partner — Supplied 24,000 apples for food distribution at the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Government — Received a Clean Mobility Program grant to support the "Ride Clean New York" initiative.
- Recycle-A-Bicycle Partner — Collaborates on bike repair clinics, youth programs, and the Bike Path initiative, with shared staff and programming.
- TD Partner — Title sponsor of the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
- TD Bank Funder — Sponsored the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, including performer support and renewable energy use for route performances.
- TD Bank Partner — Partnered with Bike New York to support the purchase, assembly, and distribution of over 2,000 bicycles to youth in New York City in 2019 and 2020.
- Terracycle Partner — Operated upcycling program for foil-lined food wrappers collected at Bike New York events.
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Partner — Entered into a Friendship Agreement to strengthen cycling collaboration between New York City and Tokyo.
- Transportation Alternatives Partner — Collaborated with American Youth Hostels and other cycling organizations to promote the Five Boro Bike Tour and support cycling advocacy in New York City.
- Unlimited Biking Partner — Official rental partner for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, providing bikes and generating proceeds that support Bike New York's programs.
- Unlimited Biking Partner — Official rental partner providing bikes and shuttle services for Discover Hudson Valley Ride participants
- Unlimited Biking Partner — Official rental partner that provides bikes and transports them for riders, with proceeds supporting Bike New York's programs
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strategies · 4
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.
- Ebike Access through Consumer Subsidy and Educationmethodology: consumer-subsidy_and_educationBy combining consumer-focused subsidies with education, Bike New York increases access to safe, legal ebikes as sustainable transportation because lowering financial barriers while building knowledge of laws and safety practices enables broader adoption across diverse populations.
- Education and Workforce Reentry through Skills Trainingmethodology: workforce_reentry_through_skills_trainingBy providing bike mechanic training to formerly incarcerated individuals, Bike New York creates pathways to employment and economic reintegration because skill-building in a high-demand field combined with supportive programming increases employability and reduces recidivism.
- Event-Funded Sustainable Programming Modelmethodology: event-funded_program_supportBy generating revenue from large-scale public rides and events, Bike New York funds free education, workforce development, outreach, and advocacy because self-generated income creates programmatic sustainability and independence from external grant cycles.
- Youth Engagement through Community Partnerships and Experiential Learningmethodology: education-through-participationBy embedding bike education within existing after-school and summer programs and using hands-on participation models like the Five Boro Challenge, Bike New York builds confidence and excitement around urban cycling among youth because experiential learning in familiar settings increases accessibility, retention, and long-term behavior change.