Mission
Free Cycles is a nonprofit organization in Missoula, Montana, that promotes sustainable transportation through community engagement. They focus on repurposing unused bicycles to reduce pollution and foster empowerment and social change. The organization runs various programs including community shops, youth engagement, and bicycle construction workshops.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2007
EIN
20-5967694
Total Assets
$1.346 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
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At a Glance
Open Shop Program
A public shop space that allows individuals to fix their bicycles with the assistance of knowledgeable staff and volunteers.
Youth Cycles Initiative
A program designed to teach young people about bicycles and offer free bicycles to those in need.
C.I.V.I.C. Cycles
A program providing affordable refurbished bicycles for sale to the community.
Impact Stats
250,000
Visitors
Over 250,000 visitors to Open Shop
Significant community engagement through the Open Shop program since its inception.
22,000
Bicycles Distributed
22,000 free bicycles provided
Successfully distributed free bicycles to those in need through various programs.
800 tons
Material Diverted
8,800 tons of material diverted from scrap
Practiced environmental stewardship by reusing parts and bicycles.
Our Programs
Open Shop
A community shop where individuals can learn to repair their bicycles with assistance.
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Overall Score
56
42
/100
Program Expense Ratio
91.73%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.6487
6
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.444
12
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
-13.01
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 331.2K | 80.88% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 409.5K | 100.00% |
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