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Bicycling in Greensboro Inc

BIG exists to help transform greater Greensboro through advocacy, education and service into a more bicycle friendly community.

GREENSBORO, NC   |  https://bikegso.org/
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Bicycling in Greensboro Inc

EIN: 20-4264855

Mission

Mission: Bicycling in Greensboro (BIG) exists to help transform the greater Greensboro area into a more bicycling-friendly community.\n\nVision: BIG is committed to connecting the Greensboro community via networks of bikeways and complete streets where riding a bicycle is safe for all. We promote bicycling as a form of sustainable transportation and recreation by advocating for bicycling infrastructure, providing bicycles and bicycling safety instruction to those in need, and participating in community events.

Ruling year info

2007

Board Chair

John Connor

Main address

PO Box 5764

GREENSBORO, NC 27435-0764 USA

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EIN

20-4264855

Subject area info

Cycling

Sports

Population served info

Children

Preteens

Adolescents

Adults

Homeless people

NTEE code info

Amateur Sports Clubs, Leagues, N.E.C. (N60)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Blog

Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Advocacy

BIG plays a vital advocacy role by influencing future planning initiatives by its members and Projects Coordinator. BIG's increasing involvement in transportation planning is helping improve cycling infrastructure and bicycling related policies in the greater Greensboro area.
-Serving on the Greensboro Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
-Communicating with the Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
-Meeting at dangerous-to-cyclists sites with key transportation personnel to address bicycling issues
-Participating in public meetings and encouraging the public to become involved
-Engaging with BikeWalk NC
-Holding a seat on Greensboro's Vision Zero Working Group

Population(s) Served
Adults
Adolescents
Children
Preteens

BIG's Changing Gears (CG) program removes barriers to underserved populations by providing free refurbished bicycles to those without a steady means of transportation. As a part of the program, bike recipients are also given a helmet, lights and a lock and are taught bicycle safety skills and basic maintenance by League of American Bicyclist Certified Instructors (LCIs), all in an effort to improve quality of life.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

BIG is passionate about increasing the number of people who bicycle safely and confidently. We partner with SAFE Guilford and other groups to host bicycle safety courses at schools, libraries and other locations.

We also host bicycle rodeos and other learning opportunities geared towards bicycle safety and public education.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Financials

Bicycling in Greensboro Inc

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents
Letter of Determination is not available for this organization
Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Board Chair

John Connor

There are no officers, directors or key employees recorded for this organization

There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.

Bicycling in Greensboro Inc

Board of directors
as of 03/19/2023
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Board chair

John Connor

John Connor

Jody Dietrich

Todd Smith

Rose Hankins

Carl Fenske

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/19/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight

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