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EIN 20-2252840

Project Hero / Ride 2 Recovery

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
San Diego
State
California
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
N00: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics: General
Description
Project Hero / Ride 2 Recovery is a dedicated organization committed to reversing the rise of obesity through promoting better physical activity, nutrition, and positive mental health initiatives. They make a difference in the lives of injured veterans by using cycling as a mental and physical rehabilitation activity. R2R hosts challenge events, one-day honor rides, MTB events, women's initiatives, and Project Hero camp. Additionally, R2R supports spinning classes and stationary bike programs at military facilities throughout the United States.
Also known as...
Ride 2 Recovery; Fitness Challenge Foundation
Total revenues
$650,694
2023
Total expenses
$725,729
2023
Total assets
$228,208
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Project Hero / Ride 2 Recovery

The organization is committed to combating the obesity epidemic by focusing on physical activity, nutrition, and positive mental health initiatives. One of its notable programs is "Ride2Recovery," which is designed to promote better health and fitness through these key areas. The organization achieves this through the development and implementation of various policies and programs aimed at improving overall health and well-being. Week-long challenge cycling rides in multiple states, day "Hero" rides in multiple states and cycling clinics

Who funds Project Hero / Ride 2 Recovery

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$158,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$29,882
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$21,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Project Hero / Ride 2 Recovery

NameTitleCompensation
Noele WayneStaff Member$46,430
Peter BylsmaDirector of Marketing Communications
Jayme BrownStaff Member
John WordinPresident$129,000

Financials for Project Hero / Ride 2 Recovery

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$643,406
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$7,286
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$650,694

Form 990s for Project Hero / Ride 2 Recovery

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990View PDF
2023-122024-09-25990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-08-05990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from Charles M and Gloria F Parrish Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $29,882 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersMilitary and veteran charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
Peer-to-peer fundraisingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3822 Adams Ave 16527
San Diego, CA 92116
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
weareprojecthero.org/ 
Phone
(619) 261-5578
Facebook page
Ride-2-Recovery 
Twitter profile
@ride_2_recovery 
IRS details
EIN
20-2252840
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N00: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics: General
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0195207
FTB Entity ID
2696141
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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