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International Mountain Bicycling Association

Great trail experiences for mountain bikers worldwide

three stars

85.64

4888 Pearl East Circle Suite 200E
Boulder, CO 80301
tel: (888) 442-4622   Web Site
EIN: 77-0204066

Board Leadership
Chris Conroy
Chair of the Board

CEO
Mike Van Abel
President and US Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 85.64 three stars
  Financial 81.34 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 92.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

three stars

81.34

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

92.00

This rating was published 06/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 83.7%
  Administrative Expenses 12.8%
  Fundraising Expenses 3.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.05
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.15
  Program Expenses Growth 4.2%
  Liabilities to Assets 43.0%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by International Mountain Bicycling Association on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by International Mountain Bicycling Association on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
International Mountain Bicycling Association (CO) 85.64 three stars
Good Sports (MA) 90.39 four stars
Tigers Unlimited Foundation (AL) 88.81 three stars
National Ability Center (UT) 94.81 four stars
USTA Foundation (NY) 87.26 three stars

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The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is an educational association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences for mountain bikers worldwide. Since 1988, IMBA has been bringing out the best in mountain biking by encouraging low-impact riding, volunteer trailwork participation, cooperation among different trail user groups, grassroots advocacy and innovative trail management solutions. IMBA's worldwide network includes 32,000 individual members, more than 200 chapters and 300 allied non-profit organizations, more than 200 corporate partners and 800 bicycle retailers. IMBA's members live in all 50 U.S. states, most Canadian provinces and in 30 other countries.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,197,528
   Federated Campaigns $13,287
   Membership Dues $1,394,162
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $3,604,977
   Program Service Revenue $2,112,320
Total Primary Revenue $5,717,297
   Other Revenue $65,093
TOTAL REVENUE $5,782,390
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $4,492,139
   Administrative Expenses $879,196
   Fundraising Expenses $225,106
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $5,596,441
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $185,949
   
Net Assets $848,088

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Advocacy and Education $4,492,139 100.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 06/01/2017 85.64 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 89.50 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 07/01/2015 91.66 four stars
2012-12 05/01/2014 91.08 four stars
2011-12 07/01/2013 90.25 four stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 93.80 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 85.25 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 06/01/2011 91.41 four stars
2008-12 07/01/2010 91.25 four stars
2007-12 05/01/2009 82.13 three stars
2006-12 04/01/2008 82.84 three stars
2005-12 05/01/2007 76.09 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 77-0204066
Name in IRS Master File INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
NTEE Code N32
NTEE Classification Parks and Playgrounds
NTEE Type Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (320) Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Central - the organization is a parent (group ruling) and is not a church or 501(c)(1) organization.
Group Name INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
Ruling Date August, 2008
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$143,914 2.57% Mike Van Abel President, Executive Director

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is an educational association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences for mountain bikers worldwide. Since 1988, IMBA has been bringing out the best in mountain biking by encouraging low-impact riding, volunteer trailwork participation, cooperation among different trail user groups, grassroots advocacy and innovative trail management solutions. IMBA's worldwide network includes 32,000 individual members, more than 200 chapters and 300 allied non-profit organizations, more than 200 corporate partners and 800 bicycle retailers. IMBA's members live in all 50 U.S. states, most Canadian provinces and in 30 other countries.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
International Mountain Bicycling Association (CO) 85.64 three stars
PeacePlayers International (DC) 87.94 three stars
Higher Ground Sun Valley (ID) 96.66 four stars
United States Soccer Foundation (DC) 93.01 four stars
National Ability Center (UT) 94.81 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

International Mountain Bicycling Association
4888 Pearl East Circle
Suite 200E
Boulder, CO 80301
tel: (888) 442-4622
fax: (303) 545-9026
EIN: 77-0204066

Mail donations to:
PO Box 20280
Boulder, CO 80308

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Board Leadership

Chris Conroy
Chair of the Board

CEO

Mike Van Abel
President and US Executive Director

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