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Free Wheel Foundation Inc

MESA, AZ · EIN 271838385 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE W20 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · freewheelfoundation.org
revenue
$18K
expenses
$4K
net assets
$249K
employees
0
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

The mission of the Free Wheel Foundation is to Swiftly deploy resources,change lives and create miracles.

profile · synthesized from sources

Free Wheel Foundation supports injured military veterans and their families by funding participation in physical sporting activities, particularly cycling, to aid in recovery. The organization provides grants for travel, equipment, and program attendance at partner facilities. It operates through fundraising events and community-building initiatives centered around outdoor challenges.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Expedition Wasatch
Challenging cycling event that connects veterans with supporters and raises funds for the Warrior Recovery Series
Grants for Travel and Equipment
Provides financial support for veterans to attend recovery programs at facilities like the National Ability Center and Knights of Heroes, including travel, scholarships, and adaptive equipment
Warrior Recovery Series
Community and event-based program that supports injured military veterans through cycling and physical challenges, fostering recovery and camaraderie
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Charity Bike and Run Events 3 activities
    • Co-organizes and supports fundraising events for military causes
      Partners on major fundraising initiatives such as the 8th Annual Brix Event, which raised $90,000 for military personnel and their families, and supported Brix in raising over $100,000 for the Marine Raider Foundation.
    • Co-organizes and supports fundraising events for military personnel and families
      Co-presented the 8th Annual Brix Event, which raised $90,000 for military personnel and their families, and supported Brix in raising over $100,000 for the Marine Raider Foundation, demonstrating active engagement in large-scale fundraising initiatives.
    • Partners on fundraising events for military support organizations
      Co-presents and supports fundraising initiatives such as the 8th Annual Brix Event, which raised $90,000 for military personnel and their families, and supported Brix in raising over $100,000 for the Marine Raider Foundation.
  • Equine-Assisted Therapy for Veterans and First Responders 3 activities
    • Supports veteran recovery through therapeutic cycling programs
      Facilitates physical rehabilitation for injured military veterans through cycling-centered sporting activities, including organizing Expedition Wasatch, a challenging cycling event that engages veterans and supporters in therapeutic physical activity.
    • Supports veteran recovery through therapeutic cycling programs
      Facilitates physical rehabilitation for injured military veterans through cycling-centered sporting activities, including organizing Expedition Wasatch, a challenging cycling event that engages veterans and supporters in therapeutic physical activity.
    • Supports veteran recovery through therapeutic cycling programs
      Facilitates physical rehabilitation for injured military veterans by organizing cycling-centered sporting activities and events, including Expedition Wasatch, which engages veterans and supporters in challenging outdoor experiences.
  • Veteran and First Responder Recognition Ceremonies 1 activity
    • Fundraising and donations for military families
      Supports fundraising efforts, such as co-presenting the Brix Event, to raise money for military personnel and their families, and provides direct donations to families of military personnel lost in service.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Donates funds to support military families in crisis
      Provides direct financial support to families of fallen service members, including a $10,000 donation to assist families of 15 Marines and a Navy Sailor lost in a C130 crash.
    • Donates funds to support military families in crisis
      Provides direct financial support to families of fallen service members, including a $10,000 donation to support the families of 15 Marines and a Navy Sailor lost in a C130 crash.
    • Organizing cycling events for veterans and supporters
      Organizes events like Expedition Wasatch, which are designed to engage veterans and supporters in challenging physical activity through cycling.
    • Provides financial assistance to military families in crisis
      Donated $10,000 to support the families of 15 Marines and one Navy Sailor who were lost in a C130 crash, offering direct financial aid during times of acute hardship.
    • Provides travel, scholarship, and equipment grants for veterans
      Offers travel and scholarship grants for injured veterans and their families to attend rehabilitation programs, as well as equipment grants to support ongoing participation in therapeutic physical activities.
    • Provides travel, scholarship, and equipment grants for veterans
      Offers financial support in the form of travel and scholarship grants for injured veterans and their families to attend rehabilitation programs, as well as equipment grants to ensure sustained participation in therapeutic physical activities.
    • Provides travel, scholarship, and equipment grants to veterans and families
      Offers travel and scholarship grants for injured veterans and their families to attend rehabilitation programs, as well as equipment grants to support sustained participation in therapeutic physical activities.
    • Supporting injured military veterans through cycling and rehabilitation
      Supports the recovery of injured military veterans by providing travel and scholarship grants for rehabilitation programs at partner facilities, and offering equipment grants to enable ongoing participation in therapeutic physical activities centered on cycling.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$18K
Contributions & grants$9205%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$18K95%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$249K
Cash$20K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$249K
Liquid reserves61.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +166.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 2
  • BRETT BIEBERDORF — Director
  • JOE LINER — Treasurer
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Brix Partner — Collaborates with Brix to organize fundraising events for military families and in response to tragedies.
  • Cider Corps Partner — Collaborates on events honoring veterans, including the Purple Heart Parking Spot dedication and grand opening.
  • Knights of Heroes Partner — Facility where veterans and families attend programs supported by Free Wheel Foundation grants.
  • National Ability Center Partner — Facility where veterans and families attend programs supported by Free Wheel Foundation grants.