World Bicycle Relief is a registered 501c3 organization funded through a combination of donations and earned income from our social enterprise program. 77% of funding supports our programs. Expenses include bike purchases, shipping, assembly and distribution as well as mechanics training, recipient selection, community education, and program monitoring.

Figures based on 2018 Consolidated Independent Auditors’ Report.

Our IRS Form 990s reflect US financial activities. For a comprehensive view of global activities, please review the 2018 Consolidated Independent Auditors’ Report.

2018: Consolidated Independent Auditor’s Report | IRS-990 Tax Filing
2017: Consolidated Independent Auditor’s Report | IRS-990 Tax Filing
2016: Consolidated Independent Auditor’s Report | IRS-990 Tax Filing
2015: Consolidated Independent Auditor’s Report | IRS-990 Tax Filing
2014: Consolidated Independent Auditor’s Report | IRS-990 Tax Filing
2013: Consolidated Independent Auditor’s Report | IRS-990 Tax Filing
2012: Consolidated Independent Auditor’s Report | IRS-990 Tax Filing
2011: Consolidated Independent Auditor’s Report | IRS-990 Tax Filing
2010: Consolidated Independent Auditor’s Report | IRS-990 Tax Filing
2009: Consolidated Independent Auditor’s Report
2008: Consolidated Independent Auditor’s Report

Ratings

Registered GuideStar Exchange member
Accepted charity of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC#: 95568)
2013 Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year
2011 Chicago Innovation Awards winner
United Nations Environment Programme partner
#12 on Barrons’ Top 25 Most Effective Philanthropies

World Bicycle Relief is a participating member of Global Impact, an alliance of over 130 of the world’s most respected international charities working to help people in need.

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