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Flagstaff Youth Riders Inc (aka FLYRS)

Flagstaff, AZ · EIN 832735682 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.flyrsaz.com
revenue
$342K
expenses
$323K
net assets
$140K
employees
5
volunteers
51
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

Flagstaff Youth Riders Inc aka FLYRS develop resilient, caring and growth-oriented youth through mountain biking programs for youth ages 2-18. See Part III for more information.

profile · synthesized from sources

Flagstaff Youth Riders (FLYRS) is a nonprofit organization that provides inclusive, age-based mountain biking programs for youth ages 2–18 in Flagstaff, Arizona. The organization offers skill development, trail riding, and competitive opportunities through structured coaching and community partnerships. FLYRS emphasizes fun, safety, and accessibility, with financial support from grants, donations, and sponsorships to reduce barriers to participation.

named programs · 12 · from sources

what they call their work

1st & 2nd Grade
Weekly trail rides and skill-building activities for early elementary students, progressing from basic to more advanced techniques
3rd-5th Grade
Tailored groups including All-Girls, FUN-Damentals, Thrills & Technique, Go Fast, and Advanced Skills for varying experience levels
5-6 Year Olds
Trail riding and skill development for children not yet in first grade who can ride independently on dirt trails
Cyclocross
Skills and race preparation program for grades 7–12 focusing on bike handling, speed, and endurance in varied terrain
High School
Open riding groups for all ability levels with options for Mild, Medium, or Spicy trail experiences
Middle School
Ability-based riding groups (Mild, Medium, Spicy) for middle schoolers, including social rides, Go Fast, and Enduro skill development
Middle School ACA Race Team
Competitive team with two practices per week and participation in ACA middle school races from August to November
Pedaling Preschoolers
Program for ages 3–5 on pedal bikes to build confidence and basic biking skills on dirt trails
Push Bikers
Introduction to trail riding for children ages 2–4 using push bikes, focusing on balance, starting, stopping, and trail etiquette
RAD Team
Competitive mountain biking program for youth ages 14–18 that includes coached training, race support, team camps, and individualized development plans
School Program
On-site mountain biking programs at local schools providing bikes, helmets, and instruction to increase access
Summer Camps
Week-long full-day and half-day camps offering trail riding, nature exploration, and confidence-building activities
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Youth Competitive Cycling Programs 12 activities
    • Age-specific beginner biking programs
      Offers developmentally tailored programs for young children including "Push Bikers" (ages 2–4), "Pedaling Preschoolers" (ages 3–5), and groups for 5–6 year olds and 1st–2nd graders, focusing on foundational skills like balance, starting/stopping, trail etiquette, and confidence-building on dirt trails.
    • Coach Training and Certification
      Trains and certifies over 100 paid and volunteer coaches to safely lead and mentor youth in mountain biking programs, providing positive role models for participants.
    • Coach Training and Certification
      Trains and certifies over 100 paid and volunteer coaches to safely lead and mentor youth in mountain biking programs, including providing positive female role models.
    • Coach training and mentorship program
      Trains and certifies paid and volunteer coaches to safely lead and mentor youth in mountain biking activities, supporting a network of over 100 coaches who serve as positive role models, including female coaches for girls’ programs.
    • Competitive RAD Team program
      Operates the FLYRS RAD Team, a competitive mountain biking program for youth, offering individualized training plans, financial support to reduce costs, and participation in ACA races. The team serves as an advanced pathway for skilled riders, with selection planned annually.
    • Competitive Youth Mountain Biking (RAD Team)
      Operates the FLYRS RAD Team, a competitive mountain biking program for Flagstaff youth, offering individualized training plans and financial support to reduce participant costs and make competitive mountain biking more accessible. The program aims to select approximately 10 riders annually.
    • Competitive Youth Mountain Biking (RAD Team)
      Operates the RAD Team, a competitive mountain biking program for Flagstaff youth, offering individualized training plans and financial support to reduce participant costs and make competitive mountain biking more accessible. The program aims to accelerate the mountain biking skills of participants.
    • Competitive Youth Mountain Biking (RAD Team)
      Operates the RAD Team, a competitive mountain biking program for Flagstaff youth, offering individualized training plans and financial support to reduce participant costs and make competitive mountain biking more accessible. The program aims to select approximately 10 riders annually.
    • Elementary and middle school skill-based riding groups
      Provides structured mountain biking groups for 3rd–5th graders and middle schoolers, categorized by interest and ability (e.g., FUN-Damentals, Thrills & Technique, Go Fast, Enduro), including all-girls and coed options, with seasonal programming focused on skill progression and trail rides.
    • High school mountain biking programs
      Offers mountain biking groups for high school students of all ability levels (Mild, Medium, Spicy), focusing on community building, skill development, and fitness, along with a Cyclocross program for grades 7–12 that emphasizes race preparation, bike handling, and endurance.
    • Youth Cyclocross Program
      Offers a Cyclocross program for grades 7-12, introducing riders to cyclocross skills and race preparation, focusing on developing bike handling, speed, strength, endurance, and confidence.
    • Youth Cyclocross Program
      Offers a Cyclocross program for grades 7-12, introducing riders to cyclocross skills and race preparation, focusing on developing bike handling, speed, strength, endurance, and confidence.
  • Youth Bike Access and Safety Programs 6 activities
    • Bike and Equipment Provision
      Provides bikes and helmets during practice for school-based programs and maintains and expands its fleet of bikes and equipment to ensure access for all riders.
    • Bike and equipment access initiative
      Maintains and expands a fleet of bikes and helmets for program use, ensuring all youth can participate regardless of personal equipment access, with ongoing support from community donations and consignment proceeds.
    • Equipment Provision and Maintenance
      Provides bikes and helmets during practice for school-based programs and maintains and expands its fleet of bikes and equipment to ensure access for all riders.
    • Free school-based mountain biking programs
      Offers no-cost mountain biking programs at participating schools in the Flagstaff Unified School District, providing bikes, helmets, and instruction to remove barriers to access. Programs are available at Puente de Hózhó, Killip, Marshall, Cromer, MEMS, and Summit High School.
    • Provision of Bikes and Equipment
      Provides bikes and helmets during practice for school-based programs and maintains and expands its fleet of bikes and equipment to ensure access for all riders.
    • Youth Mountain Biking Programs
      Provides no-cost mountain biking programs for approximately 1,000 youth annually in Flagstaff, AZ, at participating schools and various locations. These programs include after-school sessions, week-long summer camps, and specialized groups for different age ranges (2-13 years old) and skill levels, focusing on building confidence, skills, and trail riding experience.
  • Youth Football and Cheer Programs 4 activities
    • After-school and race programs
      Provides structured after-school mountain biking opportunities and race-focused programming, including the Middle School Composite Team which trains twice weekly and competes in five ACA races from September to November.
    • Middle School Composite Team
      Operates a Middle School Composite Team from August to November, with preseason activities in June, offering two practices per week and participation in five ACA middle school races between September and November.
    • Middle School Composite Team
      Operates a Middle School Composite Team from August to November, with preseason activities in June, offering two practices per week and participation in five ACA middle school races between September and November.
    • Middle School Composite Team
      Operates a Middle School Composite Team from August to November, offering two practices per week and participation in five ACA middle school races between September and November.
  • School Community Events & Family Nights 2 activities
    • Community Events and Bike Park Management
      Hosts community events such as Movie Night, Halloween Bike Parade, and annual rides, and utilizes the FLYRS/Puente bike park, which contains drops, skinnies, a pump track, skill zones, and flow lines built by Flagline Trails and the FLYRS community.
    • Community events and engagement
      Hosts inclusive community events such as Movie Night, Halloween Bike Parade, and annual rides to foster community connection and engagement among youth riders and families.
  • Interactive Mapping & Digital Resource Tools 1 activity
    • Program accessibility tools
      Provides an interactive map and online document to help families access program locations and information, improving navigation and participation in FLYRS activities.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Coach Training and Certification
      Trains and certifies over 100 paid and volunteer coaches to lead and mentor youth safely, providing positive female role models.
    • FLYRS/Puente bike park utilization
      Utilizes the FLYRS/Puente bike park—featuring drops, skinnies, a pump track, skill zones, and flow lines—for youth skill development, with infrastructure built collaboratively by Flagline Trails and the FLYRS community.
    • Full scholarship access model
      Provides 100% free scholarships to all children, ensuring equitable participation in mountain biking programs regardless of income, with approximately 1,000–1,100 youth served annually.
    • Scholarship Program for Youth Mountain Biking
      Provides free scholarships to children to enable participation in mountain biking programs regardless of income, offering 100% free scholarship programs.
    • Youth Mountain Biking Programs
      Provides no-cost mountain biking programs for approximately 1,000 youth annually in Flagstaff, AZ, at participating schools and various locations. These programs include after-school sessions, week-long summer camps, and specialized groups for different age ranges (2-13 years old) and skill levels, focusing on building confidence, skills, and trail riding experience.
    • Youth Mountain Biking Scholarships
      Offers 100% free scholarships to children to enable participation in mountain biking programs regardless of income, ensuring accessibility for all youth.
    • Youth Mountain Biking Scholarships
      Offers 100% free scholarships to children to enable participation in mountain biking programs regardless of income, ensuring accessibility for all youth.
    • Youth mountain biking summer camps
      Operates week-long summer camps from May through July for children aged 2–13, offering full-day, half-day, and rotating-location options that focus on trail riding, nature exploration, and skill development. Camps are held at Fort Tuthill, the Museum of Northern Arizona, and other locations.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$342K
Contributions & grants$200K59%
Program service revenue$134K39%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$323K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$91K
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$169K
Cash$120K
Investments$0
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$140K
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +123.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Tyler Nelson non-voting Executive Director 40 $59K
board members · 6
  • Angelina Castagno — Secretary
  • Dave Spillman — Vice President
  • David Bennett — Director
  • James Bailey III — Director
  • Katie Mommaerts — Treasurer
  • Rob Linde — President
relationships · 23

who they work with

  • Catena Foundation Funder — Received foundation support for 2026-2027.
  • Cromer Partner — Participating school in the school-based mountain biking program
  • Cromer Elementary Partner — New school partner for 2026 programs
  • Flagline Trails Partner — Built features in the FLYRS/Puente bike park
  • Flagstaff Unified School District Partner — Provides free after-school riding opportunities within their schools.
  • Flipcasue Partner — Former registration platform that went bankrupt, causing FLYRS to lose over $50,000 in registration funds.
  • Forest Highlands Foundation Funder — Received foundation support for 2026-2027.
  • Fort Tuthill Partner — Hosts summer camps for youth mountain biking.
  • Killip Partner — Participating school in the school-based mountain biking program
  • Killip Partner — School where FLYRS offers programs
  • MBAA Funder — Received foundation support for 2026-2027.
  • MEMS Partner — Participating school in the school-based mountain biking program
  • MEMS Partner — School where FLYRS offers programs
  • Marshall Partner — Participating school in the school-based mountain biking program
  • Marshall Partner — School where FLYRS offers programs
  • Museum of Northern Arizona Partner — Hosts summer camps for youth mountain biking.
  • Puente de Hozho Partner — Participating school in the school-based mountain biking program
  • Puente de Hózhó Partner — School where FLYRS offers programs
  • REI Cooperative Action Fund Funder — Received foundation support for 2026-2027.
  • Snow Mountain River Partner — Community partner that donates proceeds from consigned items to FLYRS.
  • Summit High School Partner — School where FLYRS offers programs
  • The Faus Family Funder — Received foundation support for 2026-2027.
  • Walmart Smart Good Local Funder — Received foundation support for 2026-2027.