Abate Of Ohio Inc

What Abate Of Ohio Inc does

ABATE of Ohio Inc. (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1978 and headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, with a mailing address at PO Box 313, Weston, Ohio. The organization serves individual motorcyclists across Ohio through legislative advocacy, safety education, and community engagement, structured around seven regional chapters (Regions 0, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 16). Its mission centers on preserving motorcycling freedoms and influencing policy at local, state, and federal government levels on issues such as helmet laws, lane splitting, electric vehicle mandates, right-to-repair legislation, and motorcyclist profiling.

The organization's revenue model combines $20 single and $40 dual annual membership dues with foundation donations, an annual motorcycle raffle (operating for 15 consecutive years), and merchandise sales through its affiliated ABATE of Ohio Foundation. Member benefits include legislative representation, access to ABATE Legal Services for 24-hour nationwide accident investigation, reimbursement of 50% of the $75 Motorcycle Ohio training course fee, regional chapter networking, the monthly OutSpokin' newsletter, and Look Twice Save a Life safety awareness materials. The ABATE of Ohio Foundation operates as a separately chartered non-profit subsidiary focused on motorcycle safety education, with its signature awareness campaign scaling from an initial $200 American Motorcyclist Association grant to thousands of yard signs distributed statewide.

ABATE of Ohio operates with limited paid staff supplemented by volunteers and is governed by a State Board of Directors. Leadership includes Executive Director Ed Schetter, Chairman of the Board Kolman Fuzy (noting that Mike Stock, who was previously Chairman, is recorded as having passed away), State Legislative Director Lionman Dodge, and Hall of Fame inductee Gary Sellers. The organization maintains strategic alliances with the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and the state-funded Motorcycle Ohio training program. ABATE of Ohio holds no proprietary technology products, patents, APIs, or mobile applications, and operates a standard WordPress website with newsletter, social media, and event-based community engagement channels as its primary digital infrastructure.

Name

Abate Of Ohio Inc

Legal name

ABATE of Ohio Inc.

Website

https://abate.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABATE of Ohio Inc. is a 1978-founded not-for-profit motorcycle rights organization serving Ohio riders through legislative advocacy, safety education, and community events across seven regional chapters, funded by $20–$40 annual dues, donations, and an annual motorcycle raffle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorcycle Rights Advocacy

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports Sanctioning Bodies & Governing Organizations (MPAKAGAD)

Keywords

• Motorcycle rights advocacy
• Motorcycle safety education
• Membership organization
• Legislative advocacy
• Driver awareness campaigns

Headquarters

HQ city

Weston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to organization benefits, legislative advocacy, safety programs, and member resources. Single membership $20, dual membership $40.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the ABATE of Ohio Foundation supporting motorcycle safety, education, and awareness programs. Donation options include $50, $100, or other amounts.
3. Motorcycle Raffle: Annual raffle of motorcycles (and trailer packages) as the foundation's most successful fundraising effort for 15 years. Funds enhance safety and awareness programs in Ohio and nationally.
4. Foundation Programs: Sale of Look Twice Save a Life awareness materials including yard signs, bumper stickers, wristbands, and merchandise. Started with a $200 AMA grant and has grown to thousands of signs produced.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ABATE of Ohio is a not-for-profit membership organization (American Bikers Aimed Towards Education) that advocates for motorcyclists' rights at local, state, and federal legislative levels. It operates through regional chapters across Ohio, offering paid annual memberships ($20 single, $40 dual) that provide access to legislative advocacy, safety education, the Look Twice Save a Life awareness campaign, legal services through ABATE Legal Services, and motorcycle training fee reimbursement. The companion ABATE of Ohio Foundation runs charitable safety and awareness programs, including an annual motorcycle raffle fundraiser.

Product overview

ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a not-for-profit motorcycle rights organization (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) that operates as a membership-based advocacy and safety organization rather than a traditional product company. The core offerings center on membership ($20 single/$40 dual), which provides access to legislative advocacy, community events, and member benefits. The ABATE of Ohio Foundation is a separate non-profit charity focused on motorcycle safety education, operating the 'Look Twice, Save a Life' awareness program. The organization supports Motorcycle Ohio training with member reimbursements, provides legal services through ABATE Legal Services, publishes the monthly OutSpokin' newsletter, and organizes events including the annual bike raffle, Ride 'N' Roll, and region meetings. Key programs include legislative advocacy at all government levels, safety education resources, and community fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABATE of Ohio Foundation: Non-profit charity arm of ABATE of Ohio focused on motorcycle safety, education, and awareness programs including the Look Twice, Save a Life yard sign initiative.

Products and services

• ABATE of Ohio Membership
• ABATE of Ohio Foundation
• ABATE Foundation Bike Raffle
• Look Twice Save a Life Materials
• Motorcycle Ohio Training Reimbursement
• ABATE Legal Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of Look Twice Save a Life yard signs produced and distributed since program inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAMA is a key organizational partner, providing grants (including $200 founding grant for Look Twice Save a Life program), legislative support, and national visibility. ABATE of Ohio participates in AMA initiatives and events including AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. AMA Hall of Fame recognition of Gary Sellers demonstrates deep partnership value.
• Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRF is the primary national advocacy organization for street riders. ABATE of Ohio works closely with MRF on legislative priorities including REPAIR Act, CARS Act, anti-profiling legislation, and hosts Bikers Inside the Beltway events. MRF awarded ABATE of Ohio the Ron Shehard Safety Recognition Award in 2022.
• National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM and AIM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCOM and Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) are coalitions for motorcyclist rights. Bill Bish served as Executive Coordinator and Public Relations Liaison. ABATE of Ohio participates in NCOM initiatives and events.
• ABATE Legal Services / Rod Taylor AttorneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABATE Legal Services provides 24-hour nationwide accident investigation and representation for members. Attorneys are motorcyclists who believe in riders' rights. Contact: 317-635-9000 or 1-800-25-RIDER. Serves ABATE of Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana members.
• Motorcycle OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-funded motorcycle training program. ABATE of Ohio actively preserves funding for this program and the Foundation reimburses half the $75 course fee for members who complete training. ABATE successfully fought to keep Motorcycle Ohio funding from being redirected to general funds.
• Ohio Motorized Trails AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting motorized trail access for Ohio motorcyclists. Listed as an organizational partner on ABATE of Ohio website.
• Motorcyclist Memorial WallminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit organization honoring fallen motorcyclists. ABATE of Ohio supports and promotes their brick and wall engraving programs.
• Work to Ride Ride to WorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization advocating for motorcyclists' right to use motorcycles for transportation. Listed as organizational partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ABATE of Indiana: Sister ABATE chapter operating as a state-level grassroots motorcyclist rights advocacy organization. Directly comparable - same brand network, same tiered membership model, and shared use of ABATE Legal Services for member legal benefits.
• Ohio Motorized Trails Association: Ohio-based advocacy organization for motorized trail access, listed as an ABATE of Ohio organizational partner. Comparable as a state-level, volunteer-driven motorcyclist/outdoor recreation advocacy nonprofit in the same Ohio geography.
• National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM): Coalition of state-level motorcyclist rights groups with which ABATE of Ohio is closely affiliated. NCOM coordinates nationwide messaging on motorcyclist issues and recognized ABATE figures (e.g., Bill Bish) with Silver Spoke Awards, making it a directly comparable coalition peer.
• Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF): The national advocacy organization for street motorcyclists. MRF coordinates legislative action (Bikers Inside the Beltway, REPAIR Act, CARS Act) in partnership with ABATE of Ohio on identical issues - right to repair, anti-profiling, rider freedoms - making it the closest national peer to ABATE of Ohio's advocacy function.
• Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM): Nonprofit arm of NCOM supporting injured motorcyclists, sharing leadership with ABATE of Ohio figures (Bill Bish). Comparable as a charitable motorcyclist rights nonprofit with overlapping mission scope.

Broad incumbents

• American Motorcyclist Association (AMA): The largest U.S. motorcyclist membership association, providing events (Vintage Motorcycle Days), Hall of Fame recognition, and grants (including the original $200 seed for ABATE's Look Twice Save a Life program). Overlaps with ABATE on legislative priorities but operates as a broader, multi-purpose motorcycle organization.
• Harley Owners Group (HOG): Manufacturer-sponsored motorcycle membership organization run by Harley-Davidson. Operates as a much larger, brand-affiliated membership/club entity with comparable community, event, and chapter-based structure, though oriented around a single OEM rather than advocacy.

Others

• AMA Pro Racing: Sanctioning body for professional motorcycle racing in the U.S. Operates within the same motorsports ecosystem as ABATE of Ohio and is structurally affiliated with the AMA, with which ABATE has core organizational partnership.
• Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF): Nonprofit that develops the standard rider education curriculum used by state training programs including Motorcycle Ohio. Adjacent peer with overlapping safety-education mission and partnership potential with ABATE's training reimbursement program.
• Bikers Against Child Abuse International (BACA): A nonprofit that mobilizes motorcyclists for an advocacy-related cause (child protection). Comparable to ABATE as a mission-driven, motorcycle-community-based nonprofit with chapter structure, though addressing a different social cause rather than rider rights.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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