2021-11-01T09:12:48-00:00 2020-12-31 Mary Ellen Arndorfer 1015 E Apple Way Flagstaff AZ 86001 990EZ 2020-01-01 832735682 Flagstaff Youth Riders Inc (aka FLYRS) FLAG 8015417275 5135 N Agave Trail Flagstaff AZ 86001 Andi Rogers President 2021-11-01 true Heather Ainardi President 999009999 Mary Ellen Arndorfer P00082530 9286378609 2021-05-05 X AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X flyrsaz.com X X 153042 X 125466 25700 1568 1568 308 308 153042 30436 13740 245 15891 60312 92730 14322 -1 107051 14322 107051 14322 107051 14322 107051 X outdoor biking program for youth - see Sch O for more detail See Schedule O for Program Service Accomplishments 49714 49714 X Andi Rogers President 002.00 0 Angelina Castagno Secretary 002.00 0 Rob Linde Treasurer 002.00 0 David Bennett Director 002.00 0 James Bailey III Director 002.00 0 Tyler Nelson Executive Director 040.00 28000 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false false Tyler Nelson Executive Director 5135 N Agave Trail Flagstaff AZ 86001 8015417275 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 51955 127889 179844 51955 127889 179844 151402 28442 179844 61080 X 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Tyler Nelson A Castagno Executive Director Board Director waived program fees 695 fringe benefit Part III Line 1 - As a fringe benefit to the Executive Director, the Board approved the waiver of program fees for his two children, valued at approximately 695 for 2020. Note that the Executive Directors spouse serves on the Board of Directors as a volunteer. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Meals and entertainment 105 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Fundraising 129 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Conferences, conventions, and meetings 175 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Supplies 2,078 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Uniforms apparel 8,735 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Insurance DO, workers comp, general liability 2,500 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Merchant fees 1,198 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Financial aid awarded noncash 855 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Background checks 116 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20, Net Assets rounding difference -1 Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line general - Flagstaff Youth Riders aka FLYRS is a 501c3 nonprofit that fosters personal growth and an active lifestyle through mountain biking in Flagstaff, AZ for youth ages 2-18. We aim to create a unique culture rooted in having fun while developing key bike handling skills. FLYRS facilitates youth mountain biking by offering a range of age- and ability-based programs throughout the year. We are especially commited to providing opportunities for youth from diverse backgrounds and minimizing economic barriers to the sport. Our hope is that all FLYRS will grow into life-long cyclists and trail advocates. FLYRS received its tax-exempt status as a 501c3 nonprofit organization from the IRS in early 2019. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 1 - The organization received an unusual grant in 2020 from a foundation for 105,000, of which 72,091 remained at year-end to be spent in the coming years. This capacity building grant will be spent on hiring additional staff to assist the Executive Director the only employee in 2020 and for sustaining the success in providing more access to under-represented youth in mountain biking through fee-waived programs. The same foundation granted the organization 50,000 in 2019. The grant was awarded to assist the organization in its start-up operations, including applying for its tax-exempt status, hiring its initial staff the Executive Director, purchasing program equipment namely bikes, providing scholarships to participants and other necessary expenditures during its initial operating period. Also in 2020, the organization received a Paycheck Protection Program PPP loan of 5,833 and EIDL advance grant of 1,000 as part of the federal governments Covid-19 relief programs. The PPP loan was spent as required on payroll expenses and was fully forgiven. It is accounted for in the financial statements as a government grant, along with the EIDL grant. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 28 - Program Service Accomplishments Flagstaff Youth Riders aka FLYRS has created four key program components that each complement the other to provide the fundamentals of a comprehensive and community-based youth mountain biking organization in Flagstaff, AZ. 1 Traditional Fall Spring recreational programs These programs are for Flagstaff youth from ages 2- to 18-years old. These groups are age- and ability-based, meet once per week for an 8-week session, and focus on skill development through drills, games and trail rides. The Fall session runs August - October the Spring session runs April - June. In 2020, the Spring program which served 78 youth spring 2019, was planned but cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Fall program served 88 youth in 2020. 2 After School programs This program in the fall spring follows the same timetable as the Traditional program. The after-school programs are centered around the FLYRS mission to provide opportunities for youth from diverse backgrounds and minimize economic barriers to the sport of cycling. They are free programs located at each school with all equipment provided by the organization.In 2020, this program was planned but cancelled due to the pandemic. In 2019, FLYRS conducted after-school programs at Puente de Hozho and Thomas elementary schools for 3rd-5th grade students, serving 47 youth. 3 Summer camps This program offers both full- and half-day summer camp options that each last one week long. Youth get an immersive experience in mountain biking through the FLYRS building-block style of learning skills. STEAM-based learning concepts that relate to cycling are integrated into the program. In 2020, the full day camps were planned but cancelled due to the pandemic, and the half day camps served 45 youth. In 2019, the organization held two weeks of full day camps and one week of half day camps, with a total of 53 youth served. 4 AICL middle school composite team This team is for 6th-8th graders who want to participate in the Arizona Interscholastic Cycling League AICL during the Fall season. Middle school youth from various Flagstaff schools come together to ride, learn, grow, empower, camp, and make lasting friendships with each other. It is the ultimate community and team environment in an individualized sport. This program is open to all middle school youth whose Flagstaff school doesnt currently have a team of their own most Flagstaff schools in 2020. In 2020, the FLYRS composite team had 31 youth representing 7 schools. Additionally, FYLRS offers scholarships in all of our programs and reserves a specific number of scholarship positions in each program in order to increase access to cycling for all youth. In 2020, we provided scholarships by way of waived program fees to 5 youth for a total of 855 in financial aid awarded, in a year where most programs were cancelled due to the pandemic 51 youth for a total of 3127 in financial aid awarded in 2019. FLYRS also hold free programming through after schools programs mentioned above but those were cancelled in 2020. Form 990-EZ, Part IV, Line general - Angelina Castagno Secretary on the Board of Directors and Tyler Nelson Executive Director are spouses, and the founders of the organization. See Schedule L for more information. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line general - Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic The organization had numerous program cancellations in 2020 as a result of the pandemic see details above. This resulted in a significant reduction in program fee revenue and number of youth served. In 2021 the organization resumed normal programming. See above for description of PPP EIDL relief grants received.