Big Bikes 4 Vets
Big Bikes 4 Vets is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Lexington, NC. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2K.
Big Bikes 4 Vets at a glance
In short: Big Bikes 4 Vets gave $2K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $420), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,100
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- Average grant
- $420
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $5,973
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Big Bikes 4 Vets funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Triad Honor Flight ($500). Together the top 5 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Big Bikes 4 Vets gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Triad Honor Flight Greensboro, NC | Honor Veterans | $500 |
| American Legion Post 55 Winston-Salem, NC | assist veterans | $500 |
| Davidson County Senior Services Lexington, NC | Christmas Gifts for Vets | $500 |
| Operation Decisive Victory Charlotte, NC | Assist Veterans | $300 |
| Saving Grace K9 Lexington, NC | Assist Veterans | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,973 | $8,348 | $2,375 | $2,100 | 5 | $4,200 | $148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Big Bikes 4 Vets reported a distributable amount of $148 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Big Bikes 4 Vets is led by Jack Waters, Director on the 2021 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jack Waters
Director
New on the 2021 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Big Bikes 4 Vets
How much does Big Bikes 4 Vets give each year?
Big Bikes 4 Vets gave $2K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Big Bikes 4 Vets's typical grant size?
Big Bikes 4 Vets's median grant in 2021 was $500, and its average grant was $420, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Big Bikes 4 Vets give grants?
Big Bikes 4 Vets gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, NC (2 grants).
Does Big Bikes 4 Vets give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Big Bikes 4 Vets's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist Veterans" (3 grants).
Who are Big Bikes 4 Vets's largest grantees?
Big Bikes 4 Vets's largest 2021 grantees include Triad Honor Flight ($500), American Legion Post 55 ($500) and Davidson County Senior Services ($500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Big Bikes 4 Vets?
Big Bikes 4 Vets reported $6K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Big Bikes 4 Vets?
Big Bikes 4 Vets is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Lexington, NC. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2021.
What is Big Bikes 4 Vets's EIN?
Big Bikes 4 Vets's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1007715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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