We Ride 4
Our mission is to support other non-profit organizations that enrich the lives of children through better health, activities and personal development. Through the sport of cycling, our goal is to create awareness and support for the non-profits we partner with each year.
We Ride 4 at a glance
In short: We Ride 4 gave $19K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $9,375
- Median grant
- $9,375
- Total assets
- $260,602
- +25.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who We Ride 4 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cwal ($11K). Together the top 2 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cwal Littleton, CO | — | $11,250 |
| The White Line Boulder, CO | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,602 | $237,556 | $204,258 | $18,750 | 2 | $4,265 |
| 2024 | $207,304 | $193,980 | $166,254 | — | — | $1,259 |
| 2023 | $181,705 | $178,200 | $176,891 | — | — | $1,850 |
| 2022 | $185,668 | $156,254 | $111,279 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $134,178 | $130,211 | $86,554 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $88,766 | $115,023 | $26,257 | — | — | — |
About We Ride 4
Based on IRS filings
We Ride 4 is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $261K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
We Ride 4 is led by Sharon Madison, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Madison
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$38K (2021) → $72K (2025)
John Genell
Director of Ops
Director → Director of Ops, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $24K (2025)
Andrew Phillips
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britt Chester
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathleen Charlow
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cordelia Taylor
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Rodarte
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Eisma
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renelle Everett Darr
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Gleason
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Dunkelman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Todd Lancaster (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Adrienne Espinoza (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: David Fine (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kennen Cohen (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Knill (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: John Knill (2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Boardman (2023) — Director
- Former: Rob Burton (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Erlinda Stafford (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Keith Ober (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Mollen (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $72K, to Sharon Madison (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about We Ride 4
How much does We Ride 4 give each year?
We Ride 4 gave $19K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is We Ride 4?
We Ride 4 reported $261K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $238K.
What is We Ride 4?
We Ride 4 is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Denver, CO. It holds $261K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does We Ride 4 operate?
We Ride 4 has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is We Ride 4's EIN?
We Ride 4's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0847186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
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