# Pedals for Progress a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation

Recreational clubs nonprofit in High Bridge, New Jersey 08829. EIN 22-3122003. Data as of November 9, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To empower sustainable economic development by recycling bicycles and sewing machines from the US and shipping them to motivated people in the developing world. Since its inception in 1991 and from the seed of an idea by its founder(a former peace corps volunteer), the organization has grown into an enterprise that has cumulatively collected and distributed over 162,000 bicycles and over 5,200...

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/223122003/202632189349300523/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Recreational clubs (IRS activity code N50Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1993
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $418,264 | $426,168 | $159,555 | $154,555 | 5 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/223122003/202632189349300523/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2025: programs $388,910 (91%), management $27,707 (7%), fundraising $9,551 (2%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $362,810, program fees $49,300, investment income $6,154.

## How it compares

- Revenue $418,264 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 17 recreation and club nonprofits in New Jersey; median $221,667.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Hunterdon County, New Jersey: about 24,967 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 24 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in High Bridge: 1 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/new-jersey/high-bridge
- New Jersey rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-jersey

## Questions

**What is Pedals for Progress a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation's EIN?**

Pedals for Progress a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3122003. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Pedals for Progress a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Pedals for Progress a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation in High Bridge, New Jersey as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1993. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Pedals for Progress a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Pedals for Progress a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Pedals for Progress a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "To empower sustainable economic development by recycling bicycles and sewing machines from the US and shipping them to motivated people in the developing world. Since its inception in 1991 and from the seed of an idea by its founder(a former peace corps volunteer), the organization has grown into an enterprise that has cumulatively collected and distributed over 162,000 bicycles and over 5,200..." The IRS classifies it as: Recreational clubs.

**How much money does Pedals for Progress a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, Pedals for Progress a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation reported total revenue of $418,264 and total expenses of $426,168 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.
