Nonprofit · EIN 47-3324222
GOLDEN OPTIMISTS BICYCLE RECYCLE PROGRAM
Tax-exempt · GOLDEN, CO 80401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $67,990 | $27,230 | $40,760 | $215,797 | $846 | $214,951 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $44,748 | $23,520 | $21,228 | $168,809 | $2,724 | $166,085 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $53,217 | $18,979 | $34,238 | $146,444 | – | $146,444 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,776
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,696
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $32,518
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,022
- Benefits paid to members
- $3,154
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,000
- Occupancy
- $2,375
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,059
- Other expenses
- $10,620
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $168,809
- Total assets, end of year
- $215,797
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $846
- Net assets, end of year
- $214,951
- Cash, savings and investments
- $192,868
- Land and buildings
- $2,800
- Gross receipts
- $88,199
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby German | President | 8 | $0 |
| Beth Bidwell | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Kyle J Schroeder | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Suzanne Stutzman | Secretary | 8 | $0 |
| James Greiner | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Ed G Greivel | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Sterns | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Roy Dean | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Cheryl Leidich | Director | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Dean | President | 8 | $0 |
| Randy Sterns | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Kyle J Schroeder | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Suzanne Stutzman | Secretary | 8 | $0 |
| Charles T Beemer MD | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Beth Bidwell | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Cameron | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Bobby German | Director | 6 | $0 |
| Ed G Greivel | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Cheryl Leidich | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Dean | President | 8 | $0 |
| Randy Sterns | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Kyle J Schroeder | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Suzanne Stutzman | Secretary | 8 | $0 |
| Charles T Beemer MD | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Kaylee Browning | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Cameron | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Bobby German | Director | 6 | $0 |
| Ed G Greivel | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Krista Spurgin | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 17331 RIMROCK DR, GOLDEN, CO 80401-2531
- In care of
- % KYLE SCHROEDER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 17331 Rimrock Dr, Golden CO 80401
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Kyle Schroeder, 21687 Mountsfield Dr, Golden CO 80401
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kyle J Schroeder, Treasurer
- Website
- goldenoptimists.org
Mission
BIKES FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM.Our mission is to provide bikes for people who need them for transportation exercise and fun by repairing donated bicycles and making them available for re-use.This organization is all volunteer - no paid staff.
Program accomplishments
- BIKES FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM. In 2025 volunteers repaired about 700 used donated bicycles of which 350 were given away for free and the remainder sold to people at affordable prices.Free bikes were given to childrens Christmas programs newly resettled refugees unhoused people and referrals from social service programs social service agencies and the justice system.Most recipients were also given helmets locks and other accessories.The used donated bikes are not run through the program accounting system.We only expense the bike parts and supplies used to refurbish them. Also included expenses for rental of facility to refurbish bikes depreciation of fixed assets maintenance upkeep and insurance.
- BIKES AND BIKE REPAIR FOR NAVAJO PEOPLE.Volunteers refurbished 40 bikes and rented a van to take them to Crownpoint New Mexico where they were given away.Volunteers also stayed a few days to repair another 30 bikes for local people and gave away parts and supplies to a local bike program there. In kind costs listed in grants given as 2,200
- BIKE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE EDUCATION.Another accomplishment of 2025 was reaching an estimated 850 kids and adults with programs promoting bicycle safety and general bike maintenance.Events included bike-to-school days,school and park district bike education programs and other community events. The costs for program handouts and giveaways 303.52 are included in Cost of Goods as additional program services expenses.
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-3324222
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $215,797
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,199
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $67,990 | $27,230 | $215,797 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $44,748 | $23,520 | $168,809 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $53,217 | $18,979 | $146,444 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Kyle Schroeder | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Suzanne Stutzman | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Suzanne Stutzman | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-3324222).
Questions about GOLDEN OPTIMISTS BICYCLE RECYCLE PROGRAM
- What is the EIN of GOLDEN OPTIMISTS BICYCLE RECYCLE PROGRAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOLDEN OPTIMISTS BICYCLE RECYCLE PROGRAM is 47-3324222.
- Is GOLDEN OPTIMISTS BICYCLE RECYCLE PROGRAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to GOLDEN OPTIMISTS BICYCLE RECYCLE PROGRAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOLDEN OPTIMISTS BICYCLE RECYCLE PROGRAM 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 GOLDEN OPTIMISTS BICYCLE RECYCLE PROGRAM due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GOLDEN OPTIMISTS BICYCLE RECYCLE PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GOLDEN OPTIMISTS BICYCLE RECYCLE PROGRAM?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Kyle Schroeder.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOLDEN OPTIMISTS BICYCLE RECYCLE PROGRAM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GOLDEN OPTIMISTS BICYCLE RECYCLE PROGRAM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $67,990, expenses of $27,230 and total assets of $215,797 at year end.
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