Nonprofit · EIN 81-3788305
START THE CYCLE
Tax-exempt · MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $82,181 | $64,598 | $17,583 | $17,583 | – | $17,583 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $70,472
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $70
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,639
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $180
- Occupancy
- $1,200
- Printing, publications and postage
- $383
- Other expenses
- $62,835
- Program services (functional)
- $44,295
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,583
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,583
- Cash, savings and investments
- $17,583
- Gross receipts
- $92,783
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura MacDonald | Executive Director, volunteer | 20 | $0 |
| Lea Dziesinski | President | 10 | $0 |
| Grace Simula | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 815, MARQUETTE, MI 49855-0815
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- PO Box 815, Marquette MI 49855
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Laura MacDonald, 233 Midway Drive, Negaunee MI 49866
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Grace Simula, Treasurer
- Phone
- (906) 360-3835
- Website
- www.startthecyclemqt.org
Mission
We are a cycling program for youth in Marquette County
Program accomplishments
- Each week of practice includes a community style meal for riders and adult mentorsExpenses $12,629
- We purchase 20 bikes for each year's class of new team membersExpenses $19,515
- We also purchase gear - jerseys, bike helmets, hydration packs, bike shorts and gloves, for our new team members, and occasional replacement gear for returning ridersExpenses $12,151
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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3788305
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,583
- Income (IRS master file)
- $92,783
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $82,181 | $64,598 | $17,583 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Laura MacDonald | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Laura MacDonald | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Laura MacDonald | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Laura MacDonald | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Laura MacDonald | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Laura MacDonald | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 81-3788305).
Questions about START THE CYCLE
- What is the EIN of START THE CYCLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of START THE CYCLE is 81-3788305.
- Is START THE CYCLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to START THE CYCLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does START THE CYCLE 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 START THE CYCLE 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 START THE CYCLE 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 START THE CYCLE?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Laura MacDonald.
- Who are the officers and directors of START THE CYCLE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does START THE CYCLE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $82,181, expenses of $64,598 and total assets of $17,583 at year end.
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