Bikes Not Bombs Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Bikes Not Bombs Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, registered in 1993, with $2,794,565 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
284 Amory Street Bld K, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130 EIN 04-3138753 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.8M
▼ 27.2% vs prior year
Unknown median: $232K
Expenses (FY2025)
$3.0M
Net assets
$1.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Bikes Not Bombs Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Bikes Not Bombs Inc: 6 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Bikes Not Bombs Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Bikes Not Bombs Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 284 Amory Street Bld K, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130
- City
- Jamaica Plain
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Unknown
- Subcategory
- Unknown — other (Z9x)
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $2.8M (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $331KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
-7.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$331K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,794,565▼27.2% | $3,000,425▼11.9% | $1,505,312▼27.9% | $1,836,311▼25.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,840,352▲39.0% | $3,407,019▲34.6% | $2,086,595▲26.2% | $2,472,798▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,762,026▲13.2% | $2,530,670▲51.4% | $1,653,261▲16.3% | $2,105,723▲36.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,440,898▲74.6% | $1,671,901▲32.7% | $1,421,905▲118% | $1,547,530▲99.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,398,016▲12.8% | $1,260,385▲1.9% | $652,908▲26.7% | $777,201▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,239,794▲12.0% | $1,236,551▼10.3% | $515,277▲0.6% | $623,008▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,106,911▼9.7% | $1,379,227▲5.1% | $512,034▼34.7% | $613,145▼30.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,226,440▼16.3% | $1,312,733▼11.5% | $784,350▼9.9% | $876,049▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,464,561▼12.1% | $1,482,741▼6.7% | $870,643▼2.0% | $1,009,313▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,666,367▼1.6% | $1,589,664▲3.6% | $888,823▲9.4% | $1,025,745▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,694,243▲8.8% | $1,533,815▲2.7% | $812,120▲24.6% | $976,378▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,556,533 | $1,493,514▲4.2% | $651,692▲10.7% | $790,127▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,433,777▲4.3% | $588,673▲1.2% | $709,980▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,374,598▲8.4% | $581,867▲13.5% | $729,886▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,267,892 | $512,562 | $646,816 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.0M total
55 grants to Bikes Not Bombs Inc totaling $2.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redf | Portfolio grants | 2024 | $127,200 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $33,708 |
| American Endowment Foundation | International | 2024 | $26,750 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,952 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $126,625 |
| Redf | Growth portfolio | 2023 | $108,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $37,504 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $30,317 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Youth development | 2023 | $28,875 |
| American Endowment Foundation | International | 2023 | $28,250 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For general support. | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,750 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bikes Not Bombs Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bikes Not Bombs Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3138753, based in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bikes Not Bombs Inc's EIN?
- Bikes Not Bombs Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3138753.
- How much revenue does Bikes Not Bombs Inc report?
- Bikes Not Bombs Inc reported $2,794,565 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bikes Not Bombs Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Bikes Not Bombs Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bikes Not Bombs Inc (EIN 04-3138753) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.