Bicycle Coalition of Maine

What it reported doing in 2024

Maintain a coalition of people in Maine and beyond, who as members, receive print and on-line information about all aspects of bicycling and walking in Maine, including our programming and events, relevant legislation and policy, infrastructure options and issues, and other bicycling news. The goals of the organization are accomplished by working on: infrastructure - increase safe, accessible, and inviting bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure throughout Maine. The bicycle coalition of Maine is committed to creating the best possible environment to support walking and bicycling. Advocacy - provide leadership at the local, state, and national level to inspire activism for effective policies, programs, and projects that have a positive impact on bicycling and walking in Maine. Education - ensure the Maine bicyclists, pedestrians, people using mobility AIDS, and motorists have the knowledge and skills to safely share the road. The bicycle coalition of Maine's education program fields a team of professional educators to coordinate statewide safety, education, and encouragement programs. This team provides a local presence in every county of the state, education programming to thousand of children and adults annually, and basic technical assistance on infrastructure projects and walk/bike-to- school initiatives. Encouragement - encourage new bicyclists and seasoned enthusiasts through our bikemaine rides and other events. Growing the number of mainers on bicycles lies at the heart of the bicycle coalition of Maine's mission. Achieving that goal rests, in no small part, on effectively communicating the joy of cycling to those who are new to the activity, helping those who've put it aside rediscover what it is they used to enjoy, and engaging riders who haven't yet become members. The coalition's encouragement activities reach cyclists of every age and ability, helping them to make cycling a part of their daily lives. Leadership - advance the coalition's role and growth as the leading organization making Maine better for bicycling and walking. The bicycle coalition of Maine is making Maine a better place for biking and walking with a clear, strategic direction, a strong board of directors, capable and supported staff, engaged members, and organizational structures in place to ensure fiscal, governance and bicycle coalition of Maine operational efficiency, and sustainability. Strong leadership is the foundation from which all our work and success develops.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 43.2%; rating input score 43
• Program expense ratio: 46.1%; rating input score 46
• Fundraising efficiency: $4.21 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 14; 14th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 3 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 38
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 6.2%; rating input score 53; 53rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.36; rating input score 17; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.28; rating input score 26; 26th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 12.9%; rating input score 28; 28th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -9.4% per year; rating input score 0; 5th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 1.3% per year; rating input score 100; 20th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 0.2% per year; rating input score 100; 18th percentile among comparable filings