Mikes Bikes Foundation
Mikes Bikes Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
To assist in the development of an affordable and equitable bicycle infrastructure in developing nations where the bicycle can make an improvement in the general quality of life; To provide financing and mentoring to start-up bike dealers in an effort to strengthen and broaden the bicycle industry in nations of the developing world; To sponsor bike drives and facilitate the transportation of donated bikes to small retailers in developing countries; To educate local bicycle dealers in developing nations to improve the availability of bicycles and quality of service that local shops provide.
About
Like many non profits in Africa, we believe that the bicycle provides a path way towards solving many economic, social and health problems in Africa. Lack of transportation outside the main cities makes it difficult for children to get to school, for adults to find work and for AIDS patients to get the medical attention they need. Bicycles make remote villages much more accessible, thereby improving the conditions of the inhabitants. In the interest of creating a long-term and self sufficient improvement in the lives of these impoverished individuals, we endeavor to create a sustainable network of bicycle infrastructure, including the availability and affordability of bikes, widely available technical and repair know-how, and the availability of tools and necessary parts. Mikes Bikes Foundation has been working closely with local shop owners in Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Gaborone, Zimbabwe, Ghana and Kenya to provide the tools and capital necessary to start local bike shops.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To assist in the development of an affordable and equitable bicycle infrastructure and support in developing nations where the bicycle can make an improvement in the general quality of life; to provide financing and mentoring to start-up bike dealers in an effort to strengthen and broaden the bicycle industry in nations of the developing world; to sponsor bike drives and facilitate the transportation of those bikes to small retailers in developing countries; to educate local bicycle dealers in developing nations to improve the availability of bicycles and quality of service that local shops provide.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To assist in the development of an affordable and equitable bicycle infrastructure in developing nations where the bicycle can make an improvement in the general quality of life; to provide financing and mentoring to start-up bike dealers in an effort to strengthen and broaden the bicycle industry in nations of the developing world; to sponsor bike drives and facilitate the transportation of donated bikes to small retailers in developing countries; to educate local bicycle dealers in developing nations to improve the availability of bicycles and quality of service that local shops provide.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is CA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 55 Leveroni Ct, San Rafael, CA, 94949.
- The form of the non-profit reports 0 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $38,308.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.