Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc
The purpose of the organization is to assist municipalities and other nonprofit entities in developing bike, skateboard and other recreational parks for use by children and adults. In developing the parks, the organization will assist with raising or providing grants to the municipality, as well as providing assistance for the developing organization with any other aspects of the parks they desire.
Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc gave $13K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,000
- +147.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $3,250
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $400,266
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Madison Parks Foundation ($6K). Together the top 4 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $65K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $13K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Parks Foundation Madison, WI | Development of Bike Park | $5,500 |
| Bikes for Kids WI Madison, WI | Bicycle Based Transportation | $5,000 |
| Bicycle Federation of WI Milwaukee, WI | Suppport Bicycle Education Programs in Dane County | $2,000 |
| TRI4 Schools Active Youth Wisconsin Verona, WI | Create Accessible Opportunities for Kids to Be Active | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400,266 | $35,435 | $45,647 | $13,000 | 4 | $19,244 |
| 2023 | $397,732 | $28,089 | $33,303 | $5,250 | Total only | $15,461 |
| 2022 | $378,530 | $20,474 | $85,759 | $65,000 | 2 | $-67,604 |
| 2021 | $455,713 | $511,086 | $50,300 | $50,000 | 1 | $10,986 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $400K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc is led by Christopher Fortune, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Fortune
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Arntsen
Director Board Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dave Cieslewicz
Director Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gary Peterson
Director Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Patrick Remington
Director Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Susan Schmitz
Director Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Walter Meanwell
Director Board Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Heather Fortune (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lindsay Suttin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sara Fortune (2021–2023) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc
How much does Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc give each year?
Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc gave $13K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $5K in grants paid.
What is Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc give grants?
Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc?
Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc reported $400K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What is Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc?
Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Madison, WI. It holds $400K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc's EIN?
Saris Bike Parks for Kids Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1041759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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