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INTANDEM CYCLING INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 463557593 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N99 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · intandembike.org
revenue
$344K
expenses
$252K
net assets
$53K
employees
3
volunteers
410
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE TANDEM CYCLING PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

InTandem Cycling Inc is a New York City-based nonprofit that provides free tandem cycling programs for people who are blind, have low vision, or cannot ride independently due to disabilities. The organization offers weekly rides in Central Park, seasonal youth programs, and participation in major city events like the TD Five Boro Bike Tour and the NYC Marathon. All participants receive virtual and in-person training to ensure safety and accessibility.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Day of Service
Community service event where participants collect canned goods and deliver them via tandem bike rides to local food pantries
End of Summer Donut Ride
30-mile recreational ride through three NYC boroughs with stops at local donut shops; open to all trained cyclists
InTandem Youth Program
Spring/summer program for teens that teaches tandem cycling, leadership, and teamwork; includes a cultural excursion with an accessible touch tour
Out of the Park Rides
Specialized rides throughout New York City for trained Captains and Stokers who have completed additional safety training
TCS New York City Marathon Team
Official charity partner of the NYC Marathon and Half Marathon; supports runners who fundraise for the organization in exchange for guaranteed race entry
TD Five Boro Bike Tour Participation
Annual participation in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour with a team of tandems and solo riders, combining recreation with fundraising
Weekly Rides in Central Park
Regular tandem cycling sessions for adults 18+ who are blind, have low vision, or have other disabilities preventing independent cycling; held on weekends and weekdays during summer
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 4 activities
    • Facilitating out-of-park tandem cycling experiences
      Offers “Out of the Park” tandem rides for trained participants on routes throughout New York City, expanding access beyond Central Park.
    • Operating free year-round tandem cycling programs for people with disabilities
      Provides free, year-round tandem cycling opportunities in New York City for individuals who are blind, have low vision, or cannot ride independently due to disabilities, including weekly rides in Central Park and weekday summer rides. The organization is the only dedicated tandem cycling program in NYC serving this population.
    • Providing training for tandem cycling participants
      Offers virtual and in-person training for both sighted Captains and riders with disabilities (Stokers) to ensure safety, confidence, and a positive tandem cycling experience.
    • Running a youth tandem cycling program with educational and cultural components
      Offers a youth program during spring and summer months that includes tandem cycling rides, a season-ending picnic, and a cultural excursion with an accessible touch tour; participants have ridden over 2,000 miles since 2022.
  • Organized Community Cycling Events 2 activities
    • Hosting the annual End of Summer Donut Ride
      Organizes a 30-mile annual cycling event across three NYC boroughs featuring four donut shop stops, where participants receive water, coffee, four donuts, and a branded helmet cover.
    • Organizing annual long-distance cycling events for fundraising and community engagement
      Fields teams of tandem and solo cyclists in major events including the TD Five Boro Bike Tour and organizes participation in the TCS New York City Marathon and United Airlines New York City Half, enabling participants to raise funds in support of the organization.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engaging volunteers in program support and guide dog care
      Recruits and engages volunteers to support program activities, including caring for guide dogs during cycling events and providing event support.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Organizing annual Day of Service with community giving component
      Hosts an annual Day of Service in which participants collect canned goods and deliver them via tandem bicycle rides to a local food pantry.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$344K
Contributions & grants$335K97%
Program service revenue$8K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$939
expenses
Total expenses$252K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$187K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$57K
Cash$48K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$53K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • JOSEPH TEIXEIRA — DIRECTOR PHILANTHROPY
  • MARIA DIMEGLIO — COORDINATING MANAGER
  • MARK CARHART — BOARD CHAIR
  • MATTHEW ELEFANT — MANAGING DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN ROBINSON — EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Achilles International Partner — Michael Anderson previously led programs for Achilles International, indicating a professional connection and shared mission in adaptive sports.
  • Artie Elefant Partner — Founded InTandem Cycling after losing most of his vision and seeking to continue cycling through adaptive sports.
  • Central Park Boathouse Cafe Partner — Host location for the start of the InTandem Donut Ride event.
  • Corporate Partners Partner — Corporate entities providing sponsorship support to InTandem Cycling.
  • Grants and Foundations Funder — Foundations and grantmaking organizations that provide financial support to InTandem Cycling.
  • Guide Dogs Partner — Collaborates with Guide Dogs through volunteer-supported activities.
  • InTandem Cycling Network — Member of a network of organizations providing adaptive cycling programs.
  • NYRR (New York Road Runners) Partner — Official charity partner for the TCS New York City Marathon and United Airlines New York City Half.
  • TD Five Boro Bike Tour Partner — Team InTandem participates annually in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour as a fundraising and awareness-building event.
  • info@intandembike.org Partner — Primary contact email for program inquiries and donation coordination.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Barrier-Free Access to Promote Equity
    methodology: barrier_free_access
    By removing financial and readiness-based barriers through free access and flexible volunteer roles, the organization increases inclusion, because eliminating structural obstacles enables broader participation from people with disabilities and those with varying levels of experience or confidence.
  • Cooperative Training Model for Shared Leadership
    methodology: cooperative_training
    By jointly training sighted volunteers ("Captains") and riders with disabilities, the organization ensures safe and empowering tandem cycling experiences, because shared training builds mutual trust, communication, and teamwork, which are essential for effective co-riding and inclusion.
  • Inclusive Tandem Cycling with Individualized Accommodations
    methodology: inclusive_recreation
    By pairing individuals with and without disabilities on tandem bicycles and tailoring orientation and support to individual needs, the organization enables full participation in cycling regardless of ability, because personalized accommodations reduce barriers to engagement and foster confidence, inclusion, and skill development.