ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION

EIN: 237427629 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

MISSOULA, MT

Total Revenue
$4,886,170
Total Expenses
$5,425,970
Total Assets
$3,760,699
Net Assets
$3,246,504
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
NICKI BAILEY
Phone
4067211776
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 220% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION INSPIRES, EMPOWERS AND CONNECTS PEOPLE TO TRAVEL BY BICYCLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,678,382 Revenue: $7,537

THE ROUTES AND MAPPING PROGRAM IS THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM OF ADVENTURE CYCLING WITH THE CREATION OF THE TRANSAMERICA BICYCLE TRAIL. CORE TO ADVENTURE CYCLING'S EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS THE...

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THE ROUTES AND MAPPING PROGRAM IS THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM OF ADVENTURE CYCLING WITH THE CREATION OF THE TRANSAMERICA BICYCLE TRAIL. CORE TO ADVENTURE CYCLING'S EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF USEFUL MATERIALS AND TOOLS FOR DISTRIBUTIONS TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. TO DATE, THE ASSOCIATION HAS CHARTED 52,848 MILES OF BIKE ROUTES, WHICH NOW COMPRISES THE ADVETURE CYCLING ROUTE NETWORK. ADVENTURE CYCLING EXPANDS LOGISTICAL ACCESS BY DESIGNING, DEVOLOPING, AND CURATING RELIABLE AND SAFE BICYCLE TOURING ROUTES. ACCESS TO AND FROM ADVENTURE CYCLING ROUTES IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN GETTING PEOPLE ENGAGED IN BICYCLE TRAVEL. STATES ARE LESS INCLINED TO PRIORITIZE THE SAFETY OF BICYCLE TRAVELERS UNLESS THEY HAVE ROUTES DESIGNATED BY THE STATES. ADVENTURE CYCLING PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) SO THEY DESIGNATE MILES OF U.S. BICYCLE ROUTES SYSTEM (USBRS). THESE DESIGANTED MILES AND ROUTES ARE ELEVATED AND BETTER SITUATED WITHIN THE STATE DOTS TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS TO IMPROVE SAFETY FOR CYCLISTS. THE USBRS IS AVAILABLE ON RIDEWITHGPS FOR FREE TO DOWNLOAD SO ANYONE CAN SEE WHAT THOSE ROUTES ARE AND FOLLOW THEM. THE MAPS HAVE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE HISTORY, GEOLOGY, AND GEOGRAPHY OF THE AREA THROUGH WHICH THE ROUTE TRAVELS. THE MAPS ALSO CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR BIKE TRAVELERS ALONG THE ROUTE, SUCH AS PLACE TO EAT, BIKE-FRIENDLY LODGING, AND BIKE SHOPS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,516,471 Revenue: $1,963,059

THE TOURS PROGRAM CREATES UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR BIKE TRAVEL AND HELPS PARTICIPANTS LEARN SKILLS RELATED TO BIKE TRAVEL, CAMPING, WILDERNESS, TEAM-BUILDING, AND LEADERSHIP. THE GOAL OF...

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THE TOURS PROGRAM CREATES UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR BIKE TRAVEL AND HELPS PARTICIPANTS LEARN SKILLS RELATED TO BIKE TRAVEL, CAMPING, WILDERNESS, TEAM-BUILDING, AND LEADERSHIP. THE GOAL OF THESE TOURS IS TO EDUCATE AND PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO TRAVEL BY BIKE SO THEY HAVE THE CONFIDENCE TO DO IT ON THEIR OWN AS WELL. THIS INCLUDES BICYCLE EXPEDITION EDUCATIONAL TOURS, BICYCLE TOUR LEADER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT IN THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSES; AND THE TOUR LEADER MENTORING PROGRAM.

Program 3
Expenses: $556,346

ADVENTURE CYCLING PRODUCES A FULL-COLOR MAGAZINE (ADVENTURE CYCLIST) AND OTHER MATERIALS DESIGNED TO INFORM THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT BICYCLE TRAVEL AND INSPIRE THEM TO...

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ADVENTURE CYCLING PRODUCES A FULL-COLOR MAGAZINE (ADVENTURE CYCLIST) AND OTHER MATERIALS DESIGNED TO INFORM THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT BICYCLE TRAVEL AND INSPIRE THEM TO RIDE. OUR COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT ALSO PRODUCES A WEBSITE WITH FREE INFORMATION FOR CYCLISTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS INCLUDING A LIBRARY OF HOW-TO GUIDES. SHARING STORIES, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND INSPIRATION MAKES BIKE TRAVEL POSSIBLE FOR MORE PEOPLE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,203,025
Program Service Revenue $1,963,059
Investment Income $213,953
Other Revenue $506,133
TOTAL REVENUE $4,886,170

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,511,522
Fundraising Expenses $171,529
Program Expenses $4,165,490
Other Expenses $2,914,448
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,425,970

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,886,170 $1,525,900 +2.2%
Expenses $5,425,970 $1,247,772 +3.3%
Net Income $-539,800 $278,128 -2.9%
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
97
Volunteers
43

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$271,773
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARIA ELENA PRICE BOARD PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL KANTER BOARD VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NOEL KEGEL BOARD TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICKY ALBORES SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FLAVIA CHEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAEL WILCOX BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT EDWARDS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUDREY WELSH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYCE CASEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH KIKER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MCDERMOTT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER O'DELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU MARCH 2025 40.00
Officer
$129,642 $14,032 $143,674
NICOLETTE BAILEY INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$115,325 $12,774 $128,099
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $4,886,170 $5,425,970 $3,760,699 $-539,800
2023 $5,854,377 $6,246,090 $4,903,150 $-391,713
2023 $1,525,900 $1,247,772 $5,103,394 $278,128
2022 $7,542,503 $7,178,198 $5,184,520 $364,305
2021 $5,926,034 $5,079,304 $5,346,093 $846,730
2020 $4,565,006 $4,602,485 $3,530,760 $-37,479
2019 $6,004,313 $5,836,277 $3,603,287 $168,036
2018 $5,987,936 $5,721,844 $3,370,706 $266,092
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