Nonprofit · EIN 85-4067548
BRAKE THE CYCLE
Tax-exempt · ASPEN, CO 81611
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $0 | $14,716 | -$14,716 | $38,081 | $28,598 | $9,483 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $118,806 | $131,850 | -$13,044 | $177,462 | $153,263 | $24,199 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $193,748 | $158,627 | $35,121 | $232,301 | $195,058 | $37,243 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $14,716
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $177,462
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,081
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,598
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,483
- Cash, savings and investments
- $38,081
- Gross receipts
- $0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLISON MANGELSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ALANA APPLEBY | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| BEN WOLFF | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| LACI WOLFF | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| GREG PENT | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| CARI HIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| RICK WOJCIK | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| TANJA WOJCIK | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC MANGELSEN | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| BLAKE APPLEBY | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC MANGELSEN | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON MANGELSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BLAKE APPLEBY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALANA APPLEBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN WOLFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LACI WOLFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GREG PENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARI HIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICK WOJCIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TANJA WOJCIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC MANGELSEN | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON MANGELSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BLAKE APPLEBY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALANA APPLEBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN WOLFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LACI WOLFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GREG PENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARI HIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICK WOJCIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TANJA WOJCIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 415 E HYMAN AVE STE 401, ASPEN, CO 81611-2908
- In care of
- % BLAKE APPLEBY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 843 Cemetary Lane, Aspen CO 81611
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Blake Appleby, 843 Cemetary Lane, Aspen CO 81611
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ERIC MANGELSEN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (214) 356-6770
- Website
- WWW.BRAKETHECYCLE.NET
- Return prepared by
- REESE HENRY & COMPANY INC
Mission
RAISE AWARENESS & FUNDS TO HELP THE POOR IN ZAMBIA, AFRICA WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER OR THE BASIC TOOLS FOR SANITATION & HYGIENE.
Program accomplishments
- DONATIONS TO WORLD VISION, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, IN ORDER TO MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT THIS ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-4067548
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,081
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $0 | $14,716 | $38,081 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $118,806 | $131,850 | $177,462 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $193,748 | $158,627 | $232,301 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Blake Appleby | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: BLAKE APPLEBY | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 85-4067548).
Questions about BRAKE THE CYCLE
- What is the EIN of BRAKE THE CYCLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRAKE THE CYCLE is 85-4067548.
- Is BRAKE THE CYCLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to BRAKE THE CYCLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRAKE THE CYCLE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of BRAKE 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 BRAKE 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 BRAKE THE CYCLE?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Blake Appleby.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRAKE THE CYCLE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRAKE THE CYCLE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $0, expenses of $14,716 and total assets of $38,081 at year end.
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