EIN 20-5080679

World Bicycle Relief (WBR)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
32
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
World Bicycle Relief is an international, non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois that specializes in large-scale, comprehensive bicycle distribution programs to aid poverty relief in developing countries around the world.
Also known as...
World Bicycle Relief NFP
Total revenues
$12,236,304
2022
Total expenses
$12,421,825
2022
Total assets
$12,804,362
2022
Num. employees
32
2022

Program areas at WBR

Program activitieswbr's mobilzied communities program model drives sustainable Bicycle use through community-led multi-sector programming, supporting improved rural access to healthcare, education, conservation and livelihoods. In partnership with communities and support from governments, businesses and ngos, targeted regions benefit from an infusion of quality bicycles, programming and mechanics training. (continued in schedule o)
Product developmentfor those World Bicycle Relief serves, the value of a Bicycle is ultimately measured in the time and effort it saves. The value of the buffalo Bicycle isn't in the object itself but rather in thefunction it provides. Buffalo bicycles dramatically increase efficiency for its users - individuals at the lowest level of the economic ladder. (continued in schedule o)
Monitoring and evaluation World Bicycle Relief is consistently measuring the impact of the Bicycle in wbr and non wbr run programs. Leveraging learning with adaptive management ensures wbr is providing the best solution possible to mobility to those it serves. Wbr metrics time include changes in participant access to healthcare, education and economic opportunity, and in the long-term, changes to income and other empowerment outcomes.

Who funds World Bicycle Relief (WBR)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Galashiels FundAnnual Support$2,795,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$764,171
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$186,510
...and 81 more grants received totalling $5,469,154

Personnel at WBR

NameTitleCompensation
Dave NeiswanderChief Executive Officer
Brian BerkhoutManaging Director
David MajorChief Financial Officer Buffalo Bicycle
Andy SamwaysVice President of Product Development
Anna WeyerhaeuserManaging Director Switzerland
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for WBR

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,203,140
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$111,219
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-77,945
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-275
Miscellaneous revenues$165
Total revenues$12,236,304

Form 990s for WBR

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-28990View PDF
2021-122022-06-02990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
2018-122019-12-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Harvey Family Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $157,164 from American Online Giving Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from The Roxanne and Henry Brandt Foundation
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 27 new grant, including a grant for $2,795,000 from Galashiels Fund
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesForeign affairsInternational developmentPublic safety
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1000 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
worldbicyclerelief.org/ 
Phone
(312) 664-3836
Facebook page
worldbicyclerelief 
IRS details
EIN
20-5080679
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0184581
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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