Green Options Buffalo
- Assets
- $539.7k
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 02/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-2501533
Organization Overview
Green Options Buffalo, operating under the name GObike Buffalo, is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, GObike Buffalo employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. GObike Buffalo is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, GObike Buffalo generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE HEALTHY, ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE AND COMMUNITY-FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ECONOMIC VITALITY AND IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTS WITHIN GREATER BUFFALO. WITH REALISTIC BICYCLE OPTIONS, WE CAN MAKE OUR COMMUNITIES HEALTHIER, SAFER, AND MORE CONNECTED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEALTHY STREETS INITIATIVES CREATE HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES BY MAKING OUR STREETS SAFER FOR THOSE WHO WALK, BIKE AND PLAY . IN RESPONSE TO HIGH DEMAND AND OVERWHELMING POSITIVE FEEDBACK IN OUR FIRST YEAR WE CONTINUED AND EXPENDED OUR EFFORTS, ROLLING OUT EVEN MORE COMPLETE STREETS POP-UPS IN 2020. WE WORKED WITH 7 SCHOOLS ADDING 63 CROSSWALKS AND 4 BUMP-OUTS WHILE ALSO REFRESHING BICYCLE FACILITIES ALONG 5 CORRIDORS.
SAFETY AND YOUTH EDUCATION, FUTURE COMMUTERS, AND SAFE CYCLING PROGRAMS EMPOWER STUDENTS THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF HANDS-ON PROBLEM-SOLVING AND MECHANICAL SKILLS AND ACCESS TO PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION. EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES A DONATED BICYCLE AND LEARNS HOW TO MAINTAIN IT WITH THE HELP OF AN INSTRUCTOR. THROUGH GROUP RIDES, STUDENTS LEARN ROAD RULES AND SAFE RIDING PRACTICES, GRADUATING WITH ALL THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO EXPERIENCE THE FUN AND INDEPENDENCE OF TRAVEL ON A BICYCLE THEY HAVE BUILT THEMSELVES.
THE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP IS PLACE VOLUNTEERS AND MEMBERS CAN COME AND LEARN TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THEIR BICYCLES. COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN REPAIR BIKE OR BUILD A BIKE FROM OUR SUPPLY AND ATTEND CLASSES ON BIKE MAINTENANCE AND ROAD SAFETY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jon Dandes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Drmichael Cropp Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Murrett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer White Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tonga Pham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Stevens Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $15,471 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $484,204 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $397,219 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $896,894 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $62,912 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $21,796 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $38,972 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,020,574 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,372 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,519 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $475,449 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $77,909 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,502 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $93,884 |
| Advertising and promotion | $61,857 |
| Office expenses | $4,984 |
| Information technology | $12,972 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,133 |
| Travel | $9,177 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,303 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,172 |
| Insurance | $16,879 |
| All other expenses | $24,554 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,136,976 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,061 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $85,761 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $68,926 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $30,970 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,785 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,029 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $86,783 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $141,406 |
| Total assets | $539,721 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,728 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $160,829 |
| Total liabilities | $221,557 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $265,560 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $52,604 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $539,721 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Green Options Buffalo has awarded $15,991 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BUFFALO NIAGARA RIVERKEEPER PURPOSE: see Part IV | $2,500 |
BUFFALO NIAGARA MEDICAL CAMPUS INC PURPOSE: see Part IV | $2,763 |
CITY OF BUFFALO PURPOSE: see Part IV | $10,728 |