The Kids Bike Lane

What The Kids Bike Lane does

The Kids Bike Lane is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2016 and headquartered at 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore, California, that provides bicycles to underserved youth in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Its stated mission is to enable children and young adults to reach school and jobs, engage in healthy recreation, and experience ownership and pride through bike ownership. Operations are run by a small staff of 5 employees augmented by 250+ event-day volunteers and skilled bike mechanics.

The organization's service offering is built around five interconnected programs: (1) the annual Big Bike Build held on the first Saturday of December at Alameda County Fairgrounds, where volunteers assemble hundreds of new bikes for charity partners; (2) corporate Team Building Bike Builds; (3) free Bike Repair Clinics at schools, community centers, and parks; (4) ongoing bike refurbishing in partnership with local bike shops; and (5) Adaptive Bikes for Special Needs Riders, supported by the Gerald Kruse Memorials and Tributes Fund. All five programs operate without retail distribution — bikes and repair services are delivered at no cost to end recipients via a network of 22+ charity partners, school social workers, and agency referrals.

The revenue model is purely donation-based with no commercial pricing. Funding streams include individual donations (one-time, monthly, annual), four-tiered corporate sponsorships (Champion, Elite, Club, Buddy), employer matching through Benevity, Facebook fundraisers, and event-based grants from partners including the Livermore Valley Wine Auction, Livermore Valley Craft Beer Foundation (Bikes and Brews), and Tri-Valley Non-Profit Alliance. The core "technology" of the business is the operational logistics of assembling and refurbishing bicycles, not software or IP. Geographic footprint is regional East Bay with two counties served, no disclosed international or expansion activity, and no parent company, subsidiaries, or external investors.

Name

The Kids Bike Lane

Legal name

Kids Bike Lane

Website

https://kidsbikelane.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Kids Bike Lane is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Livermore, California that assembles and refurbishes bicycles to provide free to underserved youth and special-needs riders in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, and annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Charitable Services

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

akta.pro primary industry

Kids’ & Family Bike Retail (Youth, Trailers, Seats) (CRAMAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bike Service, Repair & Maintenance Shops (CRAMAHAH), Bike Rental, Demo & Tour Operators (Retail-Adjacent) (CRAMAHAJ), Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals) (EDALAKAE)

Keywords

• Bicycle donation programs
• Community bike charity
• Adaptive cycling equipment
• Corporate team building events
• Youth nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Livermore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals via online portal, monthly, annual, or one-time contributions. Donations can be designated to General Fund or Adaptive Bikes for Special Needs Riders fund.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor events, provide volunteer support, and fund bike builds. Includes Champion Level, Elite Level, Club Level, and Buddy Level sponsors.
3. Employer Matching: Kids Bike Lane is approved by Benevity for employer matching programs, allowing donors to increase impact through matching funds from employers.
4. Facebook Fundraising: Individual supporters create fundraisers on Facebook for birthdays and other occasions, with proceeds going to Kids Bike Lane.
5. Event-Based Grants: Grants from events such as Livermore Valley Wine Auction and Livermore Valley Craft Beer Foundation's Bikes and Brews.
6. Tri-Valley Non-Profit Alliance Grants: In August 2023, received a $5000 grant designated for adaptive bikes for special needs riders.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Kids Bike Lane is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that collects, assembles, refurbishes, and distributes bicycles at no cost to underserved youth in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California. Its offerings center on the annual Big Bike Build event, corporate team-building bike builds, mobile free bike repair clinics, a used-bike refurbishment program, and adaptive bikes tailored for special needs riders. Operations are funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, employer matching, and event-based grants.

Product overview

Kids Bike Lane is a non-profit organization operating as a single focused service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization provides bikes to underserved youth through five interconnected programs: the Big Bike Build (annual flagship event assembling 600+ bikes with volunteers), Team Building Bike Builds (corporate events), Free Bike Repair Clinics (mobile repair services), Refurbishing Bikes (restoration of used bikes), and Adaptive Bikes for Special Needs Riders (custom adaptive cycles). Direct donations support all programs, with special funds for adaptive bikes including memorial and tribute options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Big Bike Build Annual volunteer-driven assembly event where 250+ volunteers assemble hundreds of new bikes that are then distributed to underserved youth through partner charities across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Includes quality control, bike loading, and charity distribution logistics.
• Team Building Bike Builds Corporate team-building and community service events where companies partner with Kids Bike Lane to have employees assemble new bikes to be given to kids in need. Donations from these events fund bikes for the annual Big Bike Build.
• Free Bike Repair Clinics Mobile repair services held at schools, community centers, or parks where expert mechanics fix kids' bikes with flat tires, defective brakes, or loose chains. Children leave on their repaired bike or with a refurbished replacement.
• Refurbishing Bikes Year-round program receiving used bikes from families and local bike shops, refurbishing them through expert mechanics, and donating them to local charities, school social workers, homeless refuges, and refugee services.
• Adaptive Bikes for Special Needs Riders Custom-built adaptive bikes and tricycles designed for youth and young adults with special needs including cerebral palsy and autism. Includes heavy-duty training wheels and trikes tailored to individual physical requirements, supported by the Gerald Kruse Memorials and Tributes fund.

Quantifiable outcome

• 638 young people received bikes in 2023
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Livermore Valley Wine AuctioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKids Bike Lane has been chosen as one of four non-profits to receive a generous grant from the Livermore Valley Wine Auction. The proceeds from the auction support under-served local children.
• Livermore Valley Craft Beer FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKBL partnered for Bikes and Brews fundraising events, receiving funds to provide 57 bikes, helmets, and locks for kids in Livermore schools. Multiple years of partnership including 2021, 2022, and 2023.
• Alameda County FairgroundscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent Sponsor that donates two large buildings for two weeks for the annual Big Bike Build. Staff available to support event and employee team volunteers to help assemble bikes.
• UNITS Moving and Portable StoragecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides storage container where all supplies, tools, and materials are accessible in one location for operations.
• AT&T PioneersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided major donation for new helmets for the Big Bike Build. Set up and served refreshments and lunch, and covered cost of pizza for volunteers.
• WorkdaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion Level sponsor for 2025. Partnered for Team Building Bike Build events with employees participating.
• ExelixiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Level sponsor. Partnered for Team Building Bike Build events in 2025, with employees building bikes.
• Patelco Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Level sponsor. Partnered for Team Building Bike Build events in 2025, with employees building bikes.
• Watchpoint LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for Team Building Bike Build events in 2025.
• Caribou BiosciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for Team Building Bike Build events in 2025.
• Construction Testing ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for Team Building Bike Build events in 2025.
• HaskellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuddy Level sponsor and corporate partner for Team Building Bike Build events in 2025.
• First Presbyterian Church LivermorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub Level sponsor providing financial support, meeting space for monthly meetings, and sponsoring a recent Free Repair Clinic.
• St. Charles Borromeo Catholic ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuddy Level sponsor making quarterly donations each year.
• My Buddy's Bike ShopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuddy Level sponsor. Helps provide bikes for special needs youth and young adults, and provides a team of bike builders each year for the Big Bike Build.
• Goza GearminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced new T-shirts for Big Bike Build and made a generous donation to the mission.
• Sarah MatternminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSet up and maintains the Kids Bike Lane website.
• Ava Community EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting Kids Bike Lane as a community energy partner.
• Tri-Valley Non-Profit AlliancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured Kids Bike Lane on their Facebook group page. Awarded a $5000 grant in August 2023 designated for purchase of bicycles or tricycles for special needs riders.
• Community Resource Center in BrentwoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored one of the free bike repair clinics offered by Kids Bike Lane.
• Hayward School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Rotary of Hayward to host a free bike repair clinic funded by the district.
• GilligminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuddy Level sponsor for 2025.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bikes Not Bombs: Boston-based non-profit that refurbishes donated bikes for youth and international development programs. Directly comparable to Kids Bike Lane's refurbishing program and youth distribution model through community partner organizations.
• Yellow Bike Project: Community-focused bike charity that refurbishes donated bikes for donation to those in need and teaches repair skills. Closely aligned with Kids Bike Lane's refurbishment and free repair clinic components.
• Free Bikes 4 Kidz: Non-profit organization that collects and refurbishes used bikes to give to underprivileged kids, mirroring Kids Bike Lane's mission of free bike access for underserved youth. Operates through volunteer-driven community events in multiple U.S. cities.
• The Recyclery: Chicago-based non-profit bike shop that refurbishes and redistributes bicycles while offering repair education and earn-a-bike programs. Directly comparable to Kids Bike Lane's refurbishment, repair clinic, and youth-focused mission.
• Trips for Kids: National non-profit that provides mountain biking experiences and bikes to underserved youth, with affiliated chapters across the U.S. Highly comparable mission and beneficiary base to Kids Bike Lane's youth-focused programs.

Broad incumbents

• World Bicycle Relief: Larger non-profit that distributes specially designed bicycles to students, healthcare workers, and entrepreneurs in developing countries. Operates at greater scale and geography but shares the core thesis of bikes as empowerment tools for underserved populations.
• Goodwill Industries: Major non-profit network with bike refurbishment programs at select locations that resell or donate refurbished bicycles. Compares on the refurbishing/repair side though it operates at vastly greater scale across many product categories.

Others

• Bikes Belong Coalition: Industry-supported non-profit that funds bike infrastructure, advocacy, and programs to broaden cycling participation. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but operates in the same non-profit/cycling ecosystem with similar funder pools.

Emerging players

• Bicycles for Humanity: Volunteer-driven non-profit that collects and ships donated bikes to developing communities. Shares the refurbishment-plus-donation model but emphasizes international distribution rather than local youth delivery like Kids Bike Lane.

Regional players

• Bicycle Coalition: Greater Philadelphia-area non-profit advocating for cycling infrastructure and community access. Comparable in its youth-focused programming and community-building approach, but with stronger advocacy focus and different regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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