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12 funders with a record of paying for “bicycles”
Where the money went
Peopleforbikes Coalition LtdBoulder, COCharity · may take applications
54 matching grants · $2.5M · through 2024Largest: $12,000 to SILVER STALLION BICYCLE & COFFEE WORKS — general bicycling grant
Peopleforbikes FoundationBoulder, COCharity · may take applications
43 matching grants · $1.9M · through 2024Largest: $457,484 to NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS INC — to improve infrastructure to obtain or enhance "bicycle friendly community" status.
Largest: $25,000 to Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation Inc — to support bicycle tech scholarships for underrepresented communities.
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy FundNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
14 matching grants · $263,512 · through 2024Largest: $40,000 to CASCADE BICYCLE CLUB — community & human services
OutrideMorgan Hill, CA
14 matching grants · $196,670 · through 2023Largest: $27,594 to Gearin' Up Bicycles — to improve lives of kids with learning differences.
Largest: $30,000 to California Bicycle Coalition Education Fu — revitalize the environment
Largest: $300,001 to BICYCLE COALITION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA — circuit trails leadership
Seattle FoundationSeattle, WACharity · may take applications
13 matching grants · $80,500 · through 2024Largest: $30,000 to INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ASSOCIATION — to provide general support
Gold Family Charitable TrustBriarcliff Manor, NY
8 matching grants · $477,385 · through 2024Largest: $121,585 to WORLD BICYCLE RELIEF — to mobilize people through the power of bicycles. we envision a world where distance is no longer a barrier to independence and livelihood
Davis Odd Fellows Helping HandsDavis, CACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $170,639 · through 2025Largest: $60,298 to DAVIS ODD FELLOWS LODGE INC — except for money received for natalie corona and bob dunning scholarships, the other revenue received is passed through to the davis odd fellows lodge and they distribute the funds…
Largest: $150,566 to SILVER STALLION BICYCLE & COFFEE WORKS INC — trails & youth cycling - expand capacity and grow existing programs that will reach more native american and underserved youth through nica, cycling opportunities, bicycle distribu…
AarpWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
11 matching grants · $118,785 · through 2024Largest: $20,000 to Bicycle Colorado — community challenge grant to support reconnecting communities
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →