El Grupo Youth Cycling

“Form 990 is prepared by a cpa and provided to the entire board prior to filing. After incorporating any suggestions or revisions, the return is finalized and electronically filed.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to directors and staff members. Directors and staff members are required to notify the board of directors or other staff members whenever the potential for a conflict of interest may exist. Directors recuse themselves from any deliberations or decisions which may result in any enrichment to themselves, their family members, business associates, or others close to them. In the event of a disagreement as to whether a conflict of interest exists, a simple majority of the board shall make the final determination. The minutes of the meeting will reflect that a disclosure was made, the abstention from voting, and the quorum situation. All directors sign a conflict of interest form at the beginning of each year to acknowledge that they have read and understand the conflict of interest policy. The secretary of the board of directors is responsible for ensuring that all directors and staff members have signed the conflict of interest form. The executive director ensures that staff members are not involved with situations which involve a real or perceived conflict of interest. If such a situation exists, the executive director shall take prompt action to resolve the situation.”

“The board of directors reviews the salaries of paid employees at least annually and makes any changes necessary. For the six-month period ended june 30, 2024 the salary range for the executive director remained the same as 2023. This range was approved by the board of directors. Any subsequent changes to salaries require a majority vote of the entire board.”

“Governing instruments, bylaws and financial information are available upon request to the organization.”

“Volunteers are mostly parents of our youth riders that we serve. Volunteers are needed to help with camping, cooking, and holding our two large fundraising events during the year. We also have volunteer coaches that ride along with a staff member to help us keep our youth rider to adult rider ratio's where they need to be to keep us safe on the road.”

“El grupo youth cycling is a youth development organization that empowers youth through bicycling. We provide afterschool and weekend programs to 140 kids, 7-18 years of age from all over tucson at our downtown clubhouse and at manzo elementary school. Of those 140+ in our programs, 27% have free or reduced program fee based on household financials. We also provide services to over 500+ unduplicated youth through outreach programs and community events annually. We also provide 3 weeks of summer bike camp, the first three weeks of june, serving up to 50 different children each week ages 6-13. In 2022, we were recognized as bike club of the year by the league of american bicyclists for being an organization that exemplifies a welcoming space for new cyclists, promotes advocacy and safe riding, as well as grows the sport of cycling. We walk a razors edge of being both community focused and driven and competing on the state and national stage in bicycle races. We strike a balance between teaching youth integrity, leadership, and the importance of a diverse community, while also training some of the best athletes in the us. This well-rounded approach to youth development makes us unique, and far more than a traditional sports team.”