Nonprofit · EIN 36-6206225
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN INC
Also known as LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,576,815 | $2,268,548 | $308,267 | $1,159,320 | $169,368 | $989,952 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,151,951 | $2,179,352 | -$27,401 | $837,604 | $189,126 | $648,478 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,025,352
- Membership dues
- $449,685
- Program service revenue
- $1,409,757
- Investment income
- $38,297
- Other revenue
- $103,409
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $27,199
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $163,057
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,056,425
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,444,813
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,250
- Accounting fees
- $16,505
- Occupancy
- $51,276
- Travel
- $79,379
- Depreciation
- $3,641
- Program services (functional)
- $1,645,393
- Management and general (functional)
- $606,951
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,204
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $837,604
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,159,320
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $169,368
- Net assets, end of year
- $989,952
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,349
- Publicly traded securities
- $572,541
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $989,952
- Gross receipts
- $2,576,815
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nesper | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $163,057 | $33,048 |
| Jim Baross | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vivian Ortiz | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Payne | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Garcia | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Zivarts | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Fendley | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Richman | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Triny Willerton | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Torrance Strong | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Arigoni | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jimmy Halliburton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Sewell | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kecia McCullough | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nesper | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $148,681 | $19,709 |
| Ed Finley | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Zivarts | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cadesha Prawl | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Torrance Strong | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Triny Willerton | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Richman | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Lee | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Baross | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vivian Ortiz | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jimmy Halliburton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Arigoni | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kecia McCullough | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Sewell | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1612 K ST NW STE 308, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-2824
- In care of
- % WILLIAM NESPER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- William Nesper, 1612 K Street NW STE 1102, Washington, DC 20006
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM NESPER, Executive Director
- Phone
- (202) 822-1333
- Website
- www.bikeleague.org
- Return prepared by
- Mullins PC
Mission
See Schedule O.
Program accomplishments
- Advocacy National, state and local bicycle advocacy: The League of American Bicyclists promotes and protects the rights of cyclists through advocacy, education and promotion. We advocate for cyclists on Capitol Hill, to the U.S. Department of Transportation, and other Federal Agencies. We work with our affiliates to affect state laws and local ordinances, policies and programs. Our online advocacy center engages people and offers opportunities to speak up for better bicycling to decision makers at all levels. In March, we successfully held the 23rd National Bike Summit, an annual advocacy meeting that brings cyclists to Capitol Hill to speak with representatives and senators. Bicycle Friendly America Program - The League works to make bicycling safe, comfortable, and accessible to all through the Bicycle Friendly State, community, University and Business programs. These programs offer technical assistance from League staff, in-depth applications that give participants an opportunity to self-evaluate, andcustom feedback to all applicants recognized or not. The program, launched in 2003, encourages applicants to provide better infrastructure, encouragement activities, education for cyclists and drivers, and publicly rewards them for doing so. Each application has specific questions that address the importance of reaching everyone through all of these efforts and engaging and underserved populations to bike for transportation and recreation.Expenses $804,242 · grants $24,100
- Education - The League has been the national cycling education provider for over 50 years, providing printed and electronic materials/videos to build confidence for more biking and safer streets for all. The League offers the only national certification program for bicycling educators. The League has trained more than 6,800 League Cycling Instructors, with 2,300 currently active, which have taught more than hundreds of thousands of students to commute, share the road, ride in traffic, and more. Our curriculum includes a module for drivers to improve driver safety and the safety of bicyclists. The training helps people feel more secure about getting on their bikes. More than 40 League Cycling Instructor Certification Seminars are held around the country each year. Through the Bicycle Friendly America program showcasing and supporting improvements to make bicycling safe, comfortable, and accessible in communities across the country.Expenses $315,193
- Membership Services The League is dedicated to protecting the rights of cyclists and creating a bicycle-friendly America for everyone through advocacy, education, and promotion. We do that for our members through our programs and initiatives, through our magazine, American Bicyclist, our action alerts to members about legislation in their areas, and our bi-weekly e-newsletter.Expenses $297,707
- Promotion - The League is the national sponsor of National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day. The League promotes the events of its thousands of member clubs, organizations, and affiliated businesses. The League also showcases and celebrates the positive change and progress being made toward building a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone nationwide through its programming and communications. Lastly, the Leagues National Bike Challenge is a nationwide event uniting tens of thousands of current bicyclistsand encouraging countless new riders each year.Expenses $228,251 · grants $3,239
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-6206225
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N6XZ)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,159,320
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,576,815
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,576,815 | $2,268,548 | $1,159,320 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,151,951 | $2,179,352 | $837,604 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,923,089 | $1,989,401 | $796,619 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-6206225).
Questions about LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN INC
- What is the EIN of LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN INC is 36-6206225.
- Is LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names William Nesper.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $163,057 (William Nesper, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,576,815, expenses of $2,268,548 and total assets of $1,159,320 at year end.
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