Outride is a nonprofit organization based in Morgan Hill, California, dedicated to advancing the social, emotional, and cognitive benefits of cycling. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation (with notification to the IRS of intention to convert to a public charity) and was formerly known as The Specialized Foundation. Outride provides research, cycling programs, and funding to empower all people to experience the health and wellbeing benefits of cycling.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+0.3% YoY
Grant Count
103
-21.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+27.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Outride envisions a world where billions of people use cycling to improve social, emotional, and cognitive health, empowering communities through research, cycling programs, and funding.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Youth cycling education and development
- Research on cycling's impact on cognitive, social, and emotional wellbeing
- Community cycling programs and access initiatives
- Brain health support for youth and older adults through cycling
Grantmaking
Outride operates an annual portfolio of funding opportunities:
Grant Range
reported at $36
Average Grant
reported at $36
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Outride funds initiatives across numerous U.S. states and Canada, including major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities. The organization impacts over 400 schools and supports more than 250 community organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $3,333,282 to $3,474,372
- Total revenues: $2,014,736 to $2,453,589
- Total expenses: $2,150,329 to $2,191,218
- Annual revenue (alternate source): $476,213
Staffing:
- 5 to 11 employees (sources vary)
IRS Status:
- 501(c)(3) organization
- EIN: 47-2817949
- IRS ruling year: 2016
- Required to file Form 990-PF
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Outride
Outride- Community Impact Grants
Outride
Amount
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Research Partnership Grant: Track 1 - Older Adults (Ages 55+) and Bicycling
Outride
Amount
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Riding for Focus Grants
Outride
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Girls in Gear ($30,000), Battle Creek Middle School ($19,710), Columbia Heights Educational Campus ($16,590).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bert Edwards Science and Technology | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $13,199 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Middle School San Francisco, CA | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $12,768 |
| Fremont Middle School Fremont, OH | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,378 |
| Ivy Academy Chattanooga SoddyDaisy, TN | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $12,270 |
| Mile High 360 Denver, CO | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $6,735 |
| Morningside Middle School North Charleston, SC | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $12,420 |
| Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 Pittsburgh, PA | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $10,350 |
| Summit High School Breckenridge, CO | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $12,420 |
| Alameda Middle School Alameda, CA | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $13,248 |
| Apollo Middle School Nashville, TN | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $14,016 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David Wood – Executive Director & Secretary
- Michael Sinyard – Director & President
- Michael Haynes – Director & Treasurer
- Kim Price – Director & Former Secretary
- Joseph M Tiller – Director & Assistant Secretary
David Wood is the only compensated member of the leadership team, with annual compensation of $94,767.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Sinyard | Director & President | 1 | — |
| Michael Haynes | Director & Treasurer | 1 | — |
| David Wood | Executive Director, Secretary | 40 | $108,743 |
| Joseph M Tiller | Director & Asst Secretary | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Outride celebrated 10 years of impact, having distributed over $10 million in funding, bikes, equipment, and programs. The organization has increased access to cycling for more than 50,000 youth annually and impacted over 400 schools while supporting more than 250 community organizations.
Outride Opens Applications for Three Grants Supporting Brain ...In 2026, Outride opened applications for its annual grant cycle, featuring three grant opportunities (Riding for Focus, Community Impact Grant, and Research Partnership Grants) supporting schools, community organizations, and researchers working to improve brain health and expand access to cycling's benefits for youth and older adults.
Outride Opens Applications for Three Grants Supporting Brain ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Outride fund?
**Mission:** Outride envisions a world where billions of people use cycling to improve social, emotional, and cognitive health, empowering communities through research, cycling programs, and funding. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Youth cycling education and development • Research on cycling's impact on cognitive, social, and emotional wellbeing • Community cycling programs and access initiatives • Brain health support for youth and older adults through cycling
How do I apply for a grant from Outride?
Outride operates an annual portfolio of funding opportunities: **Riding for Focus (R4F)** A turnkey middle-school cycling education grant program that provides schools with bikes, helmets, curriculum, professional development, and ongoing staff support. The program integrates cycling into the school day to support student wellbeing, focus, and physical health. In 2024, Outride granted the program to 46 new middle schools across the U.S. and Canada, distributed 1,500 bikes and helmets, and train…
Where does Outride make grants?
Outride funds initiatives across numerous U.S. states and Canada, including major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities. The organization impacts over 400 schools and supports more than 250 community organizations.
What size grants does Outride award?
In 2024, Outride awarded 103 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Outride's EIN?
Outride's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2817949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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