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PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860830696 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE N20 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · eltourdetucson.org
revenue
$609K
expenses
$894K
net assets
$-7K
employees
8
volunteers
200
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

PRODUCE BICYCLING EVENTS FOR COMMUNITY, CHARITY AND WELLNESS

profile · synthesized from sources

Perimeter Bicycling Association organizes the El Tour de Tucson, a premier cycling event that promotes cycling and community engagement. The organization serves cyclists of all ages and abilities, providing a platform for fitness and charity fundraising in Tucson, Arizona.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

El Tour Expo & Fiesta
Three-day event where cyclists interact with exhibitors, attend safety meetings, and participate in community festivities.
El Tour de Tucson
Annual cycling event featuring multiple distances, promoting fitness and community engagement while raising funds for local charities.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Community Cycling Engagement Programs 9 activities
    • Organize Cochise County Cycling Event
      Organizes an annual cycling event in Cochise County, which has attracted nearly 2,000 cyclists.
    • Organize El Tour de Tucson Cycling Event
      Annually organizes El Tour de Tucson, one of the largest and longest-running bicycle rides in the United States, attracting over 10,000 cyclists. The event features various distances including 102-mile, 62-mile, 32-mile, 3-mile, and 1-mile fun rides, as well as a 5K run/walk, with gun and chip time tracking, and aid stations.
    • Organize HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale
      Organizes the annual HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale, a cycling event expected to attract over 3,000 cyclists from across the United States.
    • Organizing Cochise County Cycling Event
      Organizes an annual cycling event in Cochise County, which has attracted nearly 2,000 cyclists.
    • Organizing El Tour de Tucson Cycling Event
      Organizes El Tour de Tucson, one of the largest and longest-running annual bicycle rides in the United States since 1983, attracting over 10,000 cyclists. The event includes various distances such as 102-mile, 62-mile (100KM), 32-mile (50KM) rides, and shorter 1-mile and 3-mile fun rides, with free registration for youth under 18.
    • Organizing El Tour de Tucson Cycling Event
      Organizes El Tour de Tucson, one of the largest and longest-running annual bicycle rides in the United States since 1983, attracting over 10,000 cyclists. The event includes various distances (102-mile, 62-mile, 32-mile, 1-mile, 3-mile fun rides) and a 5K run/walk, with challenging and scenic courses.
    • Organizing HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale
      Organizes the annual HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale, a cycling event expected to attract over 3,000 cyclists from across the United States.
    • Organizing Other Cycling and Running Events
      Organizes additional annual cycling events, including one in Cochise County attracting nearly 2,000 cyclists, and the HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale, expected to attract over 3,000 cyclists. The organization also hosts a 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk event.
    • Organizing large-scale cycling events
      Organizes major annual cycling events such as El Tour de Tucson, one of the largest bicycle rides in the United States attracting over 10,000 cyclists, and the HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale, attracting over 3,000 cyclists. These events include various distances from 1-mile fun rides to 102-mile century rides, and incorporate timing, aid stations, and participant support.
  • Youth Bike Access and Safety Programs 4 activities
    • Bicycle Distribution to Underserved Youth
      Distributed over 4,500 bicycles to underserved and disadvantaged youth in Tucson since 2021.
    • Bicycle distribution to underserved youth
      Distributes bicycles to disadvantaged children and underserved youth in Tucson, having provided over 4,500 bicycles since 2021.
    • Distributing Bicycles to Underserved Youth
      Distributes bicycles to disadvantaged children, having provided over 4,500 bicycles to underserved youth in Tucson since 2021.
    • Youth Bicycle Distribution Program
      Distributes over 4,500 bicycles to underserved and disadvantaged youth in Tucson since 2021/2022, and offers free El Tour registration for youth under 18 to develop new cyclists.
  • Charity Bike and Run Events 4 activities
    • Charitable Fundraising through Events
      Facilitates fundraising for local and international charitable organizations, having raised nearly $130 million through Perimeter Bicycling events and over $8 million for 122 non-profit partners through El Tour de Tucson.
    • Charitable Fundraising through Events
      Perimeter Bicycling events have raised nearly $130 million for local and international charitable organizations, including over $8 million for 122 non-profit partners through El Tour de Tucson.
    • Facilitating Charitable Fundraising
      Facilitates fundraising for charitable organizations through its events, having raised nearly $130 million for local and international charities, including over $8 million for 122 non-profit partners through El Tour de Tucson.
    • Facilitating fundraising for charitable organizations
      Facilitates fundraising for local and international charitable organizations through its events, having raised nearly $130 million in total and over $8 million for 122 non-profit partners through El Tour de Tucson.
  • Expo & Festival Vendor Platforms 4 activities
    • El Tour Expo & Fiesta
      Operates and hosts the El Tour 3-Day Expo & Fiesta, attracting over 10,000 participants and the general public for interaction with exhibitors.
    • El Tour Expo & Fiesta
      Operates the El Tour 3-Day Expo & Fiesta, attracting over 10,000 participants and the general public for interaction with exhibitors.
    • Hosting El Tour Expo & Fiesta
      Operates the El Tour 3-Day Expo & Fiesta, attracting over 10,000 participants and the general public to interact with exhibitors.
    • Operating event expos and fiestas
      Operates the El Tour 3-Day Expo & Fiesta, which attracts over 10,000 participants and the general public, providing a platform for interaction with exhibitors.
  • Discounted and Incentivized Event Access 1 activity
    • VIP Experience for El Tour de Tucson
      Operates a "Finish Line Club - VIP Experience" for participants of the El Tour de Tucson, offering amenities such as exclusive access to a VIP club, front corral starting positions, post-ride lunch, pre-ride bag check, coffee, private bathrooms, and separate packet pick-up.
  • Uncategorized 11 activities
    • Bike Patrol Certification Classes
      Conducts certification classes for Bike Patrol members, which must be renewed every two years. These include online sessions and scheduled in-person sessions.
    • Bike Patrol Certification Classes
      Conducts certification classes for Bike Patrol members, which must be renewed every two years, including online sessions and in-person sessions.
    • Bike Patrol Program
      Deploys nearly 300 certified Bike Patrol cyclists to assist thousands of riders with minor mechanical aid, first aid, and moral support during events. Bike Patrol members are provided with a small kit containing first aid supplies and bike-related items.
    • Certifying Bike Patrol Members
      Conducts certification classes for Bike Patrol members, which require renewal every two years, including online sessions and in-person training.
    • Clothing Collection for Charity
      Collects discarded clothing from event participants to donate to a charity thrift store.
    • Clothing Donation Program
      Collects discarded clothing from event participants for donation to a charity thrift store.
    • Clothing Donation Program
      Collects discarded clothing from event participants to donate to a charity thrift store.
    • Clothing collection for charity
      Collects discarded clothing from event participants to donate to a charity thrift store.
    • Event Support Services for Participants
      Provides comprehensive support for event participants including tracking performance with GUN TIME and CHIP TIME, posting unofficial results online, deploying nearly 300 certified Bike Patrol cyclists for aid, and setting up aid stations with refreshments and restrooms every 7-12 miles.
    • Providing Event Support and Logistics
      Provides comprehensive support for its events, including tracking participant performance with GUN TIME and CHIP TIME, posting unofficial results online, deploying nearly 300 certified Bike Patrol cyclists for aid, and setting up aid stations every 7-12 miles with refreshments and restrooms. The organization also offers a VIP experience for participants with exclusive amenities.
    • Training and deploying Bike Patrol members
      Conducts certification classes and online sessions for Bike Patrol members, who are then deployed to assist thousands of riders with mechanical aid, first aid, and moral support during events. Nearly 300 certified Bike Patrol cyclists are deployed, and they receive small kits with supplies.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$609K
Contributions & grants$454K75%
Program service revenue$180K30%
Investment income$4850%
Other revenue$-27K
expenses
Total expenses$894K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$268K
Grants paid out$117K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$240K
Cash$158K
Investments$0
Liabilities$247K
Net assets$-7K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHARLENE GRABOWSKI SECRETARY, CEO THRU JUNE 2020 40 $42K
THOMAS TJ JUSKIEWICZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS OF JULY 2020 40 $39K
board members · 12
  • AMY ORCHARD — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREW GUERERO — DIRECTOR
  • BOBBY VERENNA — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLIE BOWLES — DIRECTOR
  • DAMION ALEXANDER — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN COLE — TREASURER
  • LEE WALKER — DIRECTOR
  • PAT LOPEZ — CHAIR
  • SAM KEIM — DIRECTOR
  • SHAWNA RUBOYIANES — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN MORGANSTERN — DIRECTOR
  • TROY JACOBSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25

who they work with

  • American Diabetes Association Partner — Exhibitor at the El Tour Expo & Fiesta promoting diabetes awareness.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona Partner — Exhibitor at the El Tour Expo & Fiesta promoting youth mentorship.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs Tucson Partner — Partner organization in distributing bicycles and safety gear to underserved youth
  • Boys & Girls Clubs Tucson Partner — Partner organization in the Bikes for Change initiative, helping deliver bicycles and safety gear to underserved youth.
  • DOGS of Tucson Partner — Partnered to offer free El Tour registration for youth under 18.
  • Dragoon Beers Partner — Provides beverages for the post-ride lunch at the Finish Line Club - VIP Experience
  • Dragoon Brewing Partner — Sponsors the Finish Line Beer Garden at El Tour de Tucson.
  • FinisherPix Partner — Identified by seatpost number to capture photos of participants.
  • Google Docs Partner — Uses Google Docs to host the Bike Patrol Team Member Event Log.
  • HSL Properties Partner — Sponsor of the Finish Line Club - VIP Experience
  • HonorHealth Partner — Presenting sponsor for the Tour de Scottsdale.
  • HonorHealth Partner — Title sponsor of the Tour de Scottsdale cycling event
  • Make-A-Wish Arizona Partner — Exhibitor at the El Tour Expo & Fiesta promoting their mission to grant wishes.
  • On Your Left Fitness and Timing Partner — Official Timer for El Tour events.
  • On Your Left Timing Partner — Official timer for all Perimeter Bicycling events.
  • Park Tucson Partner — Refers event attendees to Park Tucson for additional parking locations.
  • RaceJoy Partner — Provides the RaceJoy mobile app for live phone tracking, GPS progress alerts, and cheers for El Tour de Tucson participants.
  • Serve Our City Partner — Partner organization in distributing bicycles and safety gear to underserved youth
  • Serve Our City Partner — Partner organization in the Bikes for Change initiative, helping deliver bicycles and safety gear to underserved youth.
  • Stewart Title Partner — Sponsors the Main Stage entertainment at El Tour de Tucson.
  • Tucson Convention Center Partner — Provides parking facilities for the organization's events.
  • Tucson Subaru Partner — El Tour Pace Car Sponsor.
  • United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Partner — Exhibitor at the El Tour Expo & Fiesta promoting community support initiatives.
  • Visit Tucson Partner — Collaborates on promotional materials such as the Tucson Official Travel Guide and Downtown Tucson visitor resources.
  • Visit Tucson Partner — Refers event attendees to Visit Tucson for RV parking locations.