Ada, MI

Upcycle Bikes

EIN 88-3891309

Community & Economic Development Neighborhood & Community Spaces Low-income

Mission

Upcycle Bikes strengthens independence, opportunity, and connection through affordable and accessible transportation by providing refurbished adult bikes at no cost to individuals with financial constraints.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Upcycle Bikes

Upcycle Bikes is a donor-facing 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 88-3891309) founded in August 2022 to address transportation barriers in West Michigan. The organization collects donated adult bicycles, refurbishes them with volunteer and staff mechanics, and distributes them at no cost through a network of community distribution partners. Upcycle Bikes operates a public shop and outreach program in Grand Rapids and published reviewed financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 showing continued program growth.

Notable achievements

Founded and launched (2022)

Established in August 2022 to convert donated bicycles into no-cost transportation for financially constrained adults, responding initially to needs identified through refugee resettlement partners.

Large distribution network

Built a partner network of more than 50 social-impact organizations across West Michigan that receive and distribute refurbished bikes to clients (partners include refugee services, reentry programs, workforce and housing support organizations).

Reviewed 2024 financials / program scale

Completed reviewed financial statements for year ended December 31, 2024; reported roughly $432k in revenue and program spending focused on bikes, parts, and safety equipment, demonstrating financial growth and formalized operations.

At a glance

Total assets: $201K
Annual revenue: $433K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 88-3891309
Location: Ada, MI
Website: www.upcyclebikes.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Featured in local press and community-bike networks for expanding into a dedicated Grand Rapids space to meet growing demand.

Recipient of foundation and grant support from regional funders, enabling program expansion and safety-equipment provision for recipients.

Publicly endorsed and introduced by local bicycling organizations and community partners for its role in increasing affordable transportation access.

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