SARIS BIKE PARKS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION INC
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Plain text SARIS BIKE PARKS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION INC. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2021–2024. https://furp.org/org/saris-bike-parks-for-kids-foundation-inc-871041759. Retrieved 2026-11-10.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). SARIS BIKE PARKS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION INC [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2021–2024]. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/saris-bike-parks-for-kids-foundation-inc-871041759
MLA “SARIS BIKE PARKS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION INC.” furp.org, tax years 2021–2024, https://furp.org/org/saris-bike-parks-for-kids-foundation-inc-871041759. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-10; covers tax years 2021–2024. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $35K · expenses $46K · assets $400K
- EIN
- 87-1041759
- Address
- 2118 WAUNONA WAY, MADISON, WI 53713-1618
- Website
- WWW.SARISFOUNDATION.ORG
- NTEE code
- N32 Parks and Playgrounds (Recreation and Sports) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- April 2022 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ASSIST MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT ENTITIES IN DEVELOPING BIKE, SKATEBOARD AND OTHER RECREATIONAL PARKS FOR USE BY CHILDREN AND ADULTS. IN DEVELOPING THE PARKS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL ASSIST WITH RAISING OR PROVIDING GRANTS TO THE MUNICIPALITY, AS WELL AS PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR THE DEVELOPING ORGANIZATION WITH ANY OTHER ASPECTS OF THE PARKS THEY DESIRE.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Suttin (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2023 | $20,000 | $23,333 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
9 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Arntsen | DIRECTOR BOARD SECRETARY | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 4 |
| Christopher Fortune | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Walter Meanwell | DIRECTOR BOARD TREASURER | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Patrick Remington | DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susan Schmitz | DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 7 |
| Gary Peterson | DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dave Cieslewicz | DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sara Fortune (former) | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Heather Fortune (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
People by year
2024 · 7 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER FORTUNE | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WALTER MEANWELL | DIRECTOR BOARD TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALLEN ARNTSEN | DIRECTOR BOARD SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| PATRICK REMINGTON | DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN SCHMITZ | DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| GARY PETERSON | DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE CIESLEWICZ | DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $20K · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSAY SUTTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 | 1 |
| CHRISTOPHER FORTUNE | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SARA FORTUNE | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HEATHER FORTUNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| WALTER MEANWELL | DIRECTOR BOARD TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALLEN ARNTSEN | DIRECTOR BOARD SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| PATRICK REMINGTON | DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN SCHMITZ | DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| GARY PETERSON | DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE CIESLEWICZ | DIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $3K · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSAY SUTTIN | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,333 | $0 | $0 | $3,333 | 1 |
| CHRISTOPHER FORTUNE | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SARA FORTUNE | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HEATHER FORTUNE | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2021 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 4 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Fortune | President & Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sara Fortune | Vice President & Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Heather Fortune | Secretary & Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Lindsay Suttin | Treasurer & Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 4 grants to organizations · $13K
2022 · 2 grants to organizations · $65K
2021 · 1 grant to organizations · $50K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $35,435 | $45,647 | $400,266 | $400,266 | $16,191 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $28,089 | $33,303 | $397,732 | $397,732 | $13,426 | $0 | $20,000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $20,474 | $85,759 | $378,530 | $378,530 | $48,107 | $0 | $3,333 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $511,086 | $50,300 | $455,713 | $455,713 | $500,100 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 4 |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- DOWNTOWN MADISON INC Madison, WI · 2 people in common (Allen Arntsen, Susan Schmitz)
- DOWNTOWN MADISON PARTNERS INC Madison, WI · 2 people in common (Allen Arntsen, Susan Schmitz)
- WISCONSIN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA INC Madison, WI · 1 person in common (Susan Schmitz)
- MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC Madison, WI · 1 person in common (Susan Schmitz)
- MADISON BALLET INC Madison, WI · 1 person in common (Susan Schmitz)
- MADISON ROTARY FOUNDATION Madison, WI · 1 person in common (Susan Schmitz)
- MADISON LAKEWAY PARTNERS INC Madison, WI · 1 person in common (Allen Arntsen)
- FORTUNE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC Madison, WI · related organization (Schedule R)
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $16,000 in all, tax years 2023 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM | $16,000 | 2 | $6,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DICKEYVILLE PARK FOUNDATION INC | WI | N32 | $65,567 | $330,406 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE DOOR COUNTY PARK SYSTEM INC | WI | N32 | $33,013 | $16,881 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF OCONOMOWOC PARKS AND TRAILS INC | WI | N32 | $55,982 | $108,028 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COMMUNITY PARKS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE INC | WI | N32 | $48,396 | $24,277 | Director & President | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| JANESVILLE LIONS FOUNDATION INC | WI | N32 | $31,020 | $13,665 | PAST PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF BARABOO PARKS | WI | N32 | $18,956 | $63,985 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE GREAT SAUK STATE TRAIL INC | WI | N32 | $25,399 | $33,201 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LITTLE SUAMICO RECREATION ASSOCIATION INC | WI | N32 | $44,424 | $17,411 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ACROSS THE POND VETERANS PARK INC | WI | N32 | $55,815 | $79,440 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FROGTOWN SPORTS CLUB INC | WI | N32 | $62,752 | $49,066 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ST FERIOLE ISLAND PARK | WI | N32 | $52,925 | $62,714 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| UTICA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC | WI | N32 | $34,625 | $23,711 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MINONG-WASCOTT AREA TRAILS CLUB INC | WI | N32 | $64,024 | $56,611 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| POK-A-SNOZ SNOWMOBILE CLUB INC | WI | N32 | $38,195 | $24,267 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SCENIC VALLEY SWIMMING ASSN INC | WI | N32 | $49,333 | $39,398 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WISCONSIN RIVER TRAIL ORGANIZATION | WI | N32 | $60,775 | $30,383 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MONTICELLO SNO-MOBILE CLUB INC | WI | N32 | $47,666 | $27,248 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PARKS FOUNDATION OF BROWARD COUNTY INC | FL | N32 | $18,133 | $19,467 | Chair / Director | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| NOVI PARKS FOUNDATION | MI | N32 | $37,527 | $342,314 | Board member | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| PATRONS OF THE PARKS FOUNDATION INC | WV | N32 | $48,002 | $12,860 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| SCHERERVILLE PARKS FOUNDATION INC | IN | N32 | $18,179 | $4,385 | MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| EVANSVILLE PARKS FOUNDATION INC | IN | N32 | $44,669 | $138,800 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $30,000 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| NOMA PARKS FOUNDATION | DC | N32 | $23,629 | $38,391 | PRESIDENT | $306,112 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x |
| PLANO PARKS FOUNDATION | TX | N32 | $64,300 | $25,818 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x |
| MARCO ISLAND COMMUNITY PARKS FOUNDATION INC | FL | N32 | $46,061 | $61,405 | SECRETARY (EX-OFFICIO) | $116,073 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $45,647 spent · pay $0 · grants $13,000 · events $210
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: management | $20,000 | - | $20,000 | - | 43.8% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $13,000 | $13,000 | - | - | 28.5% | |
| Fees: investment management | $3,663 | - | $3,663 | - | 8.0% | |
| Occupancy | $3,600 | - | $3,600 | - | 7.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,255 | - | $2,255 | - | 4.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,870 | - | $1,870 | - | 4.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MEMBERSHIPS | $545 | - | $545 | - | 1.2% |
| Office expenses | $312 | - | $312 | - | 0.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $210 | - | $210 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES | $114 | - | $114 | - | 0.2% |
| Fees: other services | $53 | - | $53 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | ANNUAL REPORT FEE | $25 | - | $25 | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $45,647 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $33,303 spent · pay $20,000 · grants $5,250 · events $816
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $20,000 | - | $20,000 | - | 60.1% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $5,250 | $5,250 | - | - | 15.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $4,653 | - | $4,653 | - | 14.0% | |
| Fees: investment management | $2,690 | - | $2,690 | - | 8.1% | |
| Office expenses | $581 | - | $581 | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | ANNUAL REPORT FEE | $65 | - | $65 | - | 0.2% |
| Fees: other services | $64 | - | $64 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $0 | $816 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $33,303 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $85,759 spent · pay $3,333 · grants $65,000 · events $5,585
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $65,000 | $65,000 | - | - | 75.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $13,245 | - | $13,245 | - | 15.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $3,333 | - | $3,333 | - | 3.9% | |
| Fees: investment management | $2,931 | - | $2,931 | - | 3.4% | |
| Office expenses | $1,089 | - | $1,089 | - | 1.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $95 | - | $95 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK & CC FEES | $51 | - | $51 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | ANNUAL REPORT FEE | $15 | - | $15 | - | 0.0% |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $45,539 | $5,585 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $85,759 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $50,300 spent · pay $0 · grants $50,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $50,000 | $50,000 | - | - | 99.4% | |
| Fees: investment management | $300 | - | $300 | - | 0.6% | |
| Total | $50,300 | 100% |
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