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Richmond Cycling Corps

Richmond Cycling Corps

Richmond, VA
Tax ID58-2508155

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About this organization

Revenue

$11,681

Expenses

$347,254

Website

richmondcyclingcorps.org

Mission

RICHMOND CYCLING CORPS PURPOSE IS TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF YOUTH WHO LIVE IN RICHMOND'S PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS.

About

RCC CONTINUED PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE COACHING AND MENTORING SERVICES TO YOUTH LIVING IN PUBLIC HOUSING. THE CYCLING PROGRAM CONTINUED TO REACH 15 YOUTH WHO WERE THE BENEFICIARIES OF MENTORING, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, COUNSELING, HEALTH AND DENTAL SERVICES, AND PATHWAYS AWAY FROM GANGS, DRUG USE, AND VIOLENCE. THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, WHICH WAS EXPANDED IN 2017 AND NAMED LEGACY ACADEMY, INCLUDES A FULL-TIME SCHOOL PROVIDING A LOW STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO AND A RICH AND VARIED CURRICULUM. ARMSTRONG BIKE PARK - THE ARMSTRONG BIKE PARK IS THE NATION'S FIRST AND ONLY INNER-CITY MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK. CONSTRUCTED ON A 10 ACRE ABANDONED FIELD NEXT TO ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL, WITHIN THE PUBLIC HOUSING NEIGHBORHOOD OF FAIRFIELD COURT, THE 1.5 MILE TRAIL BOASTS 22 DIFFERENT SKILL- FEATURES. THE PARK WAS LAUNCHED AS A TRAINING COURSE FOR THE ARMSTRONG CYCLING TEAM - AND EQUALLY IMPORTANT, A POINT OF ENTRY INTO MOUNTAIN BIKING FOR INNER- CITY AREA YOUTH AND RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS. CYCLING TEAM - IN FEBRUARY OF 2014, RCC LAUNCHED THE NATION'S FIRST AND ONLY INNER-CITY HIGH SCHOOL CYCLING TEAM OUT OF ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL. REFUSING TO BECOME A NOVELTY, THE TEAM TRAINED HARD, FOSTERING SOLID RESULTS IN THEIR FIRST YEAR. IN FACT, THE TEAM PRODUCED TWO COMPETITIVE VARSITY ATHLETES RIGHT OUT OF THE BLOCKS, WITH FOUR WOMEN COMPRISING A RESPECTED JV SQUAD. THIS NATURAL PROGRESSION INTO THE HIGH SCHOOL RANKS, HAS PROVEN INSTRUMENTAL TOWARDS OUR YOUTH RETENTION - AS CYCLING IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A PART OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE - A RECOGNIZED HIGH SCHOOL SPORT IN THE PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL INTERSCHOLASTIC CYCLING ASSOCIATION (NICA). CYCLING HAS BECOME A LARGE PART OF THE LEGACY ACADEMY AND THE TEAM IS COMPRISED OF STUDENTS AT THE ACADEMY AND IN RICHMOND'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Richmond cycling corps (rcc) uses cycling as our platform for change. we infuse ourselves; our passion, our values, our creativity, our drive, and our dedication into the lives of our youth. we have fun. we laugh. we teach. we learn. we promise our youth, that if they stay with richmond cycling corps, they will receive the tools and education necessary to pull themselves up out of poverty. we also promise our unconditional love and support to each youth. we will never break our promise. we will never become set in our ways; we will always be dynamic in our approach to changing youth lives. we are fearless in our approach to our purpose. we will not become tangled in red-tape, policy, politics, and talking heads. we will always deliver action, not messaging. life is too short, and we, including our youth, have a lot to accomplish. we will always be passionate towards our purpose. richmond cycling corps: can't stop. won't stop. located at 2123 fairmount avenue, the legacy academy was fou”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Richmond cycling corps purpose is to change the lives of youth who live in richmond's public housing projects.”.

  • As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is VA.
  • The non-profit's address for 2019 is listed as 2123 FAIRMONT AVE, RICHMOND, VA, 23223 in the filing.
  • As per the non-profit's form, they have 11 employees as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is less than $100,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$335,573.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
  • The organization has 5 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2010.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $185,033 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $13,952 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a business related organization transaction.

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