Dave Simmons, Executive Director at Ride Illinois | rideillinois.org
Dave Simmons, Executive Director at Ride Illinois | rideillinois.org
This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 1992 by Ted Sanders, League of Illinois Bicyclists states that its mission is: “To make Illinois better through biking!.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $497,268 in total revenue. Of that, $200,402 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 40.3% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $326,714 in contributions overall. It also reported $25,467 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, League of Illinois Bicyclists had $372,318 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $353,107, indicating a 5.2% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to League of Illinois Bicyclists declined in the last year, falling from $241,621 in 2023 to $200,402 in 2024—a decrease of 17.1% year-over-year.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
League of Illinois Bicyclists is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Angela Brooks | Board |
| 2024-2024 | Brendan Kevenides | Board |
| 2024-2024 | Cynthia Hoyle | President |
| 2024-2024 | David Ronald Simmons | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Deborah Liu | Board |
| 2024-2024 | Dick Westfall | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Don Dirks | Board |
| 2024-2024 | George Fero | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Ginger Wheeler | Board |
| 2024-2024 | Jenny Kane | Board |
| 2024-2024 | Jim Norris | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Katie Ancell | Board |
| 2024-2024 | Linda Warner | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Mike Keating | Board |
| 2024-2024 | Ripujit Singh | Board |
| 2024-2024 | Trevor Cottle | Board |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Susan L Jones | Representative | - |
| 2008 | Peggy Kennedy | Director Of Development | - |
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