irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3895 Young people from a local Rec center were invited to work one on one with one of our experienced bike mechanics for 2 hours learning basic bike repair skills. They completed 5 days, a total of 10 hours. at the end of the session each child received a free bike, lock & helmet and a repair kit. We ran two sessions during the summer.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bike Drives
Community collection events held in partnership with local organizations to gather unwanted bikes for refurbishment and redistribution
Free Bike Giveaway
Weekly distribution of free repaired bicycles to individuals in need through a lottery system on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Hudson Ave location
Free Bike Repair
Same-day, walk-in bike repair services provided at the main location and seasonal offsite events, focusing on basic maintenance and safety fixes
Youth Bike Repair Training
Summer program offering youth from local rec centers one-on-one instruction in basic bike repair skills, culminating in each participant receiving a free bike and repair kit
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Bicycle Distribution and Repair Programs 4 activities
- Collect and refurbish donated bicycles and partsOrganizes bike drives and accepts public donations of bicycles, parts, tools, and cycling accessories in any condition, including offering home pickup services for donors. Refurbishes collected bicycles for redistribution.
- Distribute and repair bicycles for individuals in needProvides free bicycles and same-day repair services to individuals in Rochester, New York, through regular distribution events on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Since 2008, has given away 41,450 bicycles and repaired 54,595 bicycles, with recent annual activity including over 2,500 bicycles given away and over 3,500 repaired each year.
- Engage volunteers in bicycle refurbishment and operationsUtilizes volunteers in a range of activities including bicycle repair, parts organization, event representation, and administrative support to sustain operations.
- Provide seasonal offsite bicycle repair servicesOffers free, limited bicycle repair services at offsite locations during certain seasons, focusing on common and simple repairs to increase community access.
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Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 1 activity
- Conduct youth bike repair training programsHosts youth-focused training sessions in bicycle repair, such as two summer 2025 programs that each engaged 5 young people in 10 hours of instruction from experienced mechanics, culminating in the gifting of a free bike, lock, helmet, and repair kit.
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Adaptive Equipment Provision 1 activity
- Distribute adaptive bicycles to individuals with mobility needsProvides free adult tricycles (both new and used) to individuals unable to ride standard two-wheel bicycles but who have the physical and emotional capacity to ride safely, distributing 12 tricycles in recent programming.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Sell higher-end used bicycles to support operationsGenerates revenue for organizational sustainability by selling higher-end used bicycles, primarily priced between $140 and $200.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$172K
Contributions & grants$51K30%
Program service revenue$112K65%
Investment income$8K5%
Other revenue$709
expenses
Total expenses$125K
Program expenses38%
Admin / overhead62%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$520K
Cash$272K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$520K
Liquid reserves26.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +30.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 12
- Hulda Yau — Board member
- Jim Walter — Vice Chairman
- Kevin Fleissig — Board member
- Mario Gomes — Board member
- Michael Bobry — Board Member
- Mike Davis — Board member
- Nick Harding — Board member
- Patricia Wollan — Board member
- Stephen Sparer — Board member, shop manager
- Steve Christenson — Board member
- William Cochrane — Treasurer
- Zelma Kostyshak — Board member
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Church groups Partner — Receives bicycles or repair services from R Community Bikes to support community members.
- Churchville Lions Partner — Hosted RCB's bike drive at the Town of Riga Highway Dept. location in Churchville.
- Craigslist Partner — Lists premium, collectible bikes, parts, and accessories for sale on Craigslist.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for outreach and communication.
- Facebook Marketplace Partner — Lists used bicycles for sale on Facebook Marketplace to reach buyers.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a platform for outreach and communication.
- Neighborhood Associations Partner — Receives bicycles or repair services from R Community Bikes to support local residents.
- Penfield Rotary Partner — Hosted RCB's bike drive at the Penfield Community Center on Baird Road in Rochester.
- Perinton Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosted RCB's bike drive at its location on Pittsford Palmyra Road in Fairport.
- Youth Centers Partner — Receives bicycles or repair services from R Community Bikes to support youth programs.
- eBay Partner — Lists premium, collectible bikes, parts, and accessories for sale on eBay.
- local Farm Market Partner — Partnered to provide $5.00 redeemable tokens for recipients with children, supporting access to local food resources.
- local Rec center Partner — Collaborated with the local Rec center to recruit youth participants for bike repair training sessions.
strategies · 5
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.
- Access Through Bicycle Distribution and Educationmethodology: mobility-access-through-bicycle-distributionBy providing free bicycles, repairs, and bike education, we improve mobility and quality of life for underserved individuals because access to reliable transportation enables greater independence, economic opportunity, and community engagement.
- Adaptive Mobility Access for Non-Cycling Individualsmethodology: adaptive mobility accessBy providing free adult tricycles to individuals unable to ride standard bikes, we ensure equitable access to personal transportation because adaptive solutions remove physical barriers and expand mobility options for those otherwise excluded.
- Circular Reuse Model to Sustain Accessmethodology: circular-reuse modelBy collecting, refurbishing, and redistributing bicycles in any condition, we increase access to affordable transportation because reusing resources extends their value and lowers barriers to ownership while supporting environmental sustainability.
- Reinvestment Model to Sustain Operationsmethodology: reinvestment_modelBy reinvesting proceeds from the sale of high-value donated bikes into parts, supplies, and tools, we sustain long-term program operations because internal funding streams reduce reliance on external donations and support continuous service delivery.
- Youth Skills Mentorship Through Hands-On Bicycle Repairmethodology: youth skills mentorshipBy pairing youth with experienced mechanics in one-on-one mentorship to learn bike repair, we promote mechanical literacy and long-term mobility because hands-on learning combined with ownership of tools and bikes fosters confidence, technical skills, and responsibility.