Bike the US for MS Inc
Bike the US for MS organizes regional and cross-country bicycle trips to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis.
Bike the US for MS Inc at a glance
In short: Bike the US for MS Inc gave $80K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- +86.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,429
- -20.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $258,881
- +107.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bike the US for MS Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bike the US for MS Inc
Who Bike the US for MS Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Swedish Foundation ($28K). Together the top 7 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bike the US for MS Inc gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $106K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $80K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swedish Foundation Seattle, WA | Research/Treatment | $27,500 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Treatement | $15,000 |
| Meat Fight Inc Dallas, TX | Ms Bike Program | $10,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Research/Treatment | $8,500 |
| MS I'mpossible Bellevue, WA | Treatment/Ms Support | $7,500 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | Research/Treatment | $6,000 |
| CoxHealth Foundation Springfield, MO | Ms Support/Treatment | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $258,881 | $480,378 | $449,595 | $80,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $124,930 | $329,935 | $291,466 | $43,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $73,340 | $285,058 | $285,631 | $25,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $76,055 | $416,472 | $417,989 | $106,080 | 8 |
| 2021 | $86,034 | $110,587 | $149,922 | $26,899 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Bike the US for MS Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bike the US for MS Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Blacksburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $259K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $80K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bike the US for MS Inc is led by James Whateley, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Whateley
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Fraser
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Hunter
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Chiarello
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Rishel
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Cooper
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaylyn Messenger
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lina Garada
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Whitlow
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jennifer Vetrovs (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Angela Shaw (2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel Catlin (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Bike the US for MS Inc
How much does Bike the US for MS Inc give each year?
Bike the US for MS Inc gave $80K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $43K across 3 grants.
What is Bike the US for MS Inc's typical grant size?
Bike the US for MS Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,500, and its average grant was $11,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bike the US for MS Inc give grants?
Bike the US for MS Inc's top state is Washington, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Minnesota (19%) and Texas (13%).
Does Bike the US for MS Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Bike the US for MS Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research/Treatment" (3 grants).
Who are Bike the US for MS Inc's largest grantees?
Bike the US for MS Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Swedish Foundation ($27,500), University of Minnesota Foundation ($15,000) and Meat Fight Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bike the US for MS Inc?
Bike the US for MS Inc reported $259K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $480K.
What is Bike the US for MS Inc?
Bike the US for MS Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Blacksburg, VA. It holds $259K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Bike the US for MS Inc's EIN?
Bike the US for MS Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2192426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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