Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle
Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle is a private foundation based in Vidalia, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $51,282, including support for homeless veterans and individual recipients with medical expenses.
Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle at a glance
In short: Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle gave $51K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,282
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $2,331
- Median grant
- $2,123
- Total assets
- $18,334
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It has no formal application, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Fadi Elkahtib
Mailing address: 205 Warthen St, Vidalia, GA 30474
Phone: (912) 293-6431
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was US Military Veterans Motorcyle Club ($7K). Together the top 5 received $13K.
Organizations only. It also paid 17 grants to individuals ($38,337), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle gives
- In 2024 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 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Military Veterans Motorcyle Club Statesboro, GA | Homeless Veterans | $7,250 |
| 17 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $38,337 |
| Holly Dykes Hazlehurst, GA | Leukemia Treatments for Son | $2,095 |
| Linda Quigley Vidalia, GA | Medical Services | $1,750 |
| Tyler Milton Newington, GA | Medical Fees for Amputation | $1,600 |
| Sons of Smoke Uvalda, GA | Homeless Veterans | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,334 | $45,800 | $51,502 | $51,282 | 22 | $51,502 | $58 |
| 2023 | $24,036 | $62,085 | $48,994 | — | — | $48,994 | $99 |
| 2022 | $10,945 | $66,904 | $58,324 | — | — | $58,279 | $12 |
| 2021 | $2,365 | $26,357 | $24,233 | — | — | $24,223 | $12 |
| 2020 | $241 | $16,770 | $16,869 | — | — | — | $10 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle reported a distributable amount of $58 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 22 grants totaling $51,282. Grant amounts ranged from $177 to $7,250, with a median grant of $2,122. The largest listed grant was $7,250 to US MILITARY VETERANS MOTORCYLE CLUB for homeless veterans. Other listed awards included grants to individual recipients for medical expenses, medical expenses for surgery, and leukemia treatments for a son.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fadi F Elkhatib as president, Maximillian Tapia as vice president, Phillip Edge as secretary, and Sheila Jacobs as treasurer.
Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle is led by Fadi F. Elkhatib, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fadi F. Elkhatib
President
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maximillian Tapia
Vice President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Edge
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Jacobs
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sheila Bramlett (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sara Elkhatib (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle
How much does Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle give each year?
Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle gave $51K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle's typical grant size?
Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle's median grant in 2024 was $2,123, and its average grant was $2,331, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle give grants?
Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Expenses" (15 grants).
Who are Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle's largest grantees?
Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle's largest 2024 grantees include US Military Veterans Motorcyle Club ($7,250), Holly Dykes ($2,095) and Linda Quigley ($1,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 17 grants to individuals ($38,337), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle?
Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle's EIN?
Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3221923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cruise in for a Cause Motorcycle accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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