MISSION

Andiamo Cycling Club is a Non Profit Organization

Andiamo Cycling Club's mission is the promotion of a social, safe and inclusive cycling community in New Jersey. It's goal is to promote safe road riding and education for cyclists of all ages and levels, encompassing a lifestyle of fitness, fun and friendship.

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(Andiamo Cycling Club is a New Jersey Non Profit Corporation and is a charitable organization formed under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Donations to Andiamo Cycling Club are tax-deductible as charitable contributions for US federal income tax purposes. Please refer to your tax advisor for more details.)

Andiamo CC Mission Updates

2021 Review

Andiamo Cycling Club participated in the following non-profit activities: 

• Bike Safety and Education: We plan to participate with Just Riding Along in a Cycling Safety Course for Liberty Corner Middle School in April 2022. 

• We designed and commissioned a large Club tent that will give us great exposure at various events we attend and a focal point to educate the public about our mission.

• We volunteered at the Tour of Somerset County bike ride in Somerville, helped man a rest stop and provided cover for the participants for this charity ride. 

• We volunteered at the Labor Day Basking Ridge “Greg Cordasco” Criterium, with members acting as safety monitors over the course. A large poster of Greg was hung in our tent and was very well received by all the participants and public.

• Update new 2021 Club kit with "Share The Road" sign - to promote safety. (Available now)

• We worked with Bernards Township and Basking Ridge municipalities to promote the value of passing a 4 foot minimum passing law in New Jersey to protect cyclists. The law was passed in August and will go into effect March 1st, 2022. More details at: https://njbwc.org/safepass4nj

  • We plan to work with local municipalities to sponsor signs to educate drivers of the new rules - more to come on this...

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Annual Grant Summary:

• As a NJ Non Profit 501c(3) grant making organization, we are obliged to make annual grants to charitable organizations that fit into our mission. A portion of each member's annual subscription will be allocated to the annual grant and all future grants will be based on the following formula:

  • Annual grant will be determined by allocating 70% of the annual net income (less operating expenses) that the club raises through subscription fees, sponsorship fees and charitable gifts. The remaining 30% will be held back for future year grants.

  • This grant amount is considered a charitable gift for the Club members and they will receive a gift tax receipt for their portion of the grant for the year. This may be considered tax deductible, please discuss with your personal tax advisor.​ 

• The Andiamo CC Mission Committee is responsible for determining the annual grant recipient, once the amount is approved by the Andiamo CC Board. The Board agreed to allocate $2000 for our 2021 grant.

• For 2021 the $2000 will be donated to the local NJ chapter of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) - they develop interscholastic mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the United States. More information at: https://www.nationalmtb.org