Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
bullet Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014, and ending 12-31-2014
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
BALTIMORE BICYCLING CLUB INC
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)7912 Red Jacket Way
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Jessup, MD20794
D Employer identification number

52-1314330
E Telephone number

(301) 498-3857
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletwww.baltobikeclub.orgJ Tax-exempt status(check only one) - ( 7) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 197,891
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I..................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 0
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 182,600
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 15,149
4 Investment income........................... 4 142
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a 0
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b 0
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c 0
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a 0
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0 of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b 0
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c 0
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 0
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b 0
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c 0
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8 0
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 197,891
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10 59,358
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11 0
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 0
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 0
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 0
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 3,442
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 170,335
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 233,135
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -35,244
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 233,038
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 0
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 197,794
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Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2014)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
233,038
22
197,794
23Land and buildings....................
0
23
0
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
0
24
0
25Total assets......................
233,038
25
197,794
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
0
26
0
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
233,038
27
197,794
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? To Sponsor and promote various cycling events open to members and to the public for the purpose of educating participants in safety techniques, accident avoidance, proper bicycle maintenance, traffic regulations and safety equipment. To defend and protect the rights of cyclists. To promote the use of a bicycle as a means of recreation and transportation.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 The Baltimore Bicycling Club conducts cycling events in accordance with Article I of its approved constitution and bylaws for the benefit and education of both club members and the general public to provide instruction and education regarding cycling, to represent cyclists' interests in the community and to encourage the general population to use bicycles. The Kent County Spring Fling is a 4 day weekend cycling event including three days of organized rides for all levels of riders. In 2014 over 300 riders participated in this event thus promoting cycling for members and the general public from a wide geographic area.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 74,890
29 The Civil War Century is a bicycling event held in the Civil War Battlefield areas of Maryland and Pennsylvania and incorporates rides from 25 miles to 100 miles. The event is held in early September and attracts over 1600 riders from all over the country. More than 100 volunteers from the club donate countless hours of planning and day of event services to ensure the smooth running and safe cycling of participants. By promoting this event, the club furthers safe cycling and public knowledge of our historical battlefields.
(Grants $ 6,700) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 43,780
30 The Lancaster Weekend allows individual members and couples as well as the general public to participate in a cycling event in the picturesque byways of Amish country near Lancaster, PA. The event builds camaraderie while enjoying the quiet roads of Pennsylvania.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 8,844
Other events consist of weekly bicycle rides for members and non members held throughout the Baltimore Area. The club also holds organized rides to more distant destinations including Washington County, The Corn Roast in Carroll County, Tandem Events, Flatlands Tour, an Instructional month long series free to the public, a club Picnic and ride and a Time Trial series held on Tuesdays during the cycling season. The Club supports the BBC Race Team which competes with other cycling teams in the area. It also holds an Awards Dinner and a Winter Social. The Awards Dinner is used as the club's annual meeting to elect the board and review the year, and it promotes an interchange of ideas pertinent to cycling. The Winter Social is used to plan the ride schedule for the coming year. The club carries supplemental medical insurance for riders and carries general Liability Insurance. The Club's Website is used to communicate our ride schedule, events and as a forum for cycling discussion. The web site is open to the public for most activities. The Club is a major supporter of Bike Maryland the 501 C3 for bicycling advocacy in Maryland.
(Grants $ 250) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 98,922
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 226,436
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
John Busteed  
Member at large 		4 0 0 0
Renee Rees  
Member at large 		4 0 0 0
Bill Blankenship  
Member at large 		4 0 0 0
John Isaacs  
Member at Large 		4 0 0 0
Georgia Glashauser  
Past President 		2 0 0 0
Steve Zeldin  
Secretary 		4 0 0 0
Ed Cahill III  
President 		4 0 0 0
Dan Artley  
Vice-President 		4 0 0 0
Bruce S Galanter  
Treasurer 		6.00 0 0 0
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
0
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
0
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletMD
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletJohn C Isaacs Telephone no. bullet (301) 498-3857
Located at bullet7912 Red Jacket WayJESSUP,MD ZIP + 4bullet20794
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All Section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
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Form 990-EZ (2014)


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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BALTIMORE BICYCLING CLUB INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1314330
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 Contributions were given to the following organizations: Bike Maryland, Bobbys Portable Restrooms (for bike trail locations), League of American Bicyclists, Bicycling Advocates of Howard County, Bicycling Advocates of Annapolis, Friends of Anne Arundal Conty Trails, Butler Volunteer Fire Company, Bikemore, Union Mills Homestead, Children's Village, Thurmont Food Bank, Gettysburg Foundation, Barlow Fire Company, Mt Aetna Volunteer Fire Company, Columbia Amateur Radio Association, Friend of South Mountain Battlefield, Fairfield Fire & EMS, Barlow Fire Company.
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 ADVERTISING & PUBLICITY (BROCHURES, ADS, ETC.), AWARDS & PRIZES, BBC RACING TEAM (RACE TEAM TRANSACTIONS), DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS, ENTERTAINMENT, EVENT PACKAGES (ALL-EXPENSE), FOOD AND MEALS, GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES, GRATUITIES, INSURANCE, LODGING, MEMBER SUPPORT, MERCHANDISE, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT, MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES, PARKING & TOLLS, PO BOX RENTAL, RENTALS, SALES TAX (MARYLAND SALES TAX), SUPPLIES, TAXES
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Name:
BALTIMORE BICYCLING CLUB INC
EIN: 52-1314330
Software ID:14000267
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