2026-02-05T07:53:28-05:00 2025-03-31 273022585 GEESLIN GROUP LLC 200 WESTPARK DR STE 370 PEACHTREE CITY GA 302693506 990 2024-04-01 454335893 BEARINGS BIKE SHOP INC BEAR 4044844180 982 MURPHY AVE SW ATLANTA GA 30310 TIMOTHY O'MARA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4044844180 2025-08-15 true false DALE K GEESLIN CPA P00140648 7704870001 2026-01-30 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BEARINGS BIKE WORKS TIMOTHY O'MARA 982 MURPHY AVENUE SW ATLANTA GA 30310 2440378 false X HTTP://BEARINGSBIKEWORKS.ORG X 2013 GA BEARINGS BIKE WORKS PUTS THE RIGHT TOOLS IN THE HANDS OF YOUTH, ENABLING THEM TO ADVANCE THEIR SKILLS TO BUILD PRODUCTIVE LIVES. 12 11 26 74 0 1069479 2135509 60000 62825 31090 38298 177020 97836 1337589 2334468 0 0 749087 908133 0 78786 437685 401184 1186772 1309317 150817 1025151 3016771 4181093 57316 196487 2959455 3984606 X THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PUT THE RIGHT TOOLS IN THE HANDS OF YOUTH ENABLING THEM TO ADVANCE THEIR SKILLS TO BUILD PRODUCTIVE LIVES. false false 1034611 THROUGH FOUR PROGRAMS, BEARINGS BIKE WORKS UNIQUELY PROVIDES LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP IN THE CONTEXT OF WORK - ALL CONNECTED TO BIKE BUILDING, RIDING, RACING AND RELATED LIFE SKILLS. SKILLS FOR LIFE IS BEARINGS- DROP-IN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WHERE KIDS ARE EXPOSED TO TRANSFERABLE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FROM THE STARTING POINT OF A CHILDHOOD ICON, THE BIKE. IN SKILLS FOR LIFE, ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND SKILLS ASSESSMENTS ARE BASED ON BUILDING AND FIXING BIKES; LEARNING IS SELF-PACED, AND EARNING AND MAINTAINING A BIKE PROVIDES NATURAL INCENTIVES FOR PROGRESS. SOFT SKILLS AND CHARACTER STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT ARE EMBEDDED INTO THE EXPERIENCE AND SUPPORTED BY CARING, TRUSTED ADULT MENTORS. IN 2023, OVER 300 STUDENTS LOGGED OVER 4,000 HOURS IN SKILLS FOR LIFE PROGRAMMING, DEVELOPING SKILLS AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS. STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED SKILL MASTERY THROUGH MECHANICAL CURRICULUM "LEVEL UPS" 150 TIMES. OVER 80% OF STUDENTS SURVEYED REPORT HAVING AT LEAST ONE HIGH QUALITY DEVELOPMENTAL RELATIONSHIP WITH AN ADULT LEADER AT BEARINGS. GEARING UP IS A SCHOOL-PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM THAT OFFERS HANDS-ON, STUDENT- CENTERED LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND INTERVENTION FOR STRUGGLING STUDENTS. BEARINGS STAFF COACH THE STUDENTS THROUGH THE MECHANICAL CURRICULUM, BUILDING POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS AND USING AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES TO FOSTER SOFT SKILLS AND CHARACTER STRENGTHS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING CONTEXT FOR CLASSROOM CONTENT. IN 2023, BEARINGS SERVED 52 YOUTH THROUGH GEARING UP; 100% COMPLETED THE FIRST LEVEL OF THE MECHANICAL CURRICULUM. SCHOOL LEADERS REGULARLY REPORT TO BEARINGS THAT STUDENTS HONE SKILLS SUCH AS SELF-GOVERNANCE, PERSEVERANCE AND CRITICAL THINKING BECAUSE OF BEARINGS' PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. FRAMEWORKS IS BEARINGS' WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT CREATES SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH REAL-LIFE WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF BEARINGS RETAIL BIKE SHOP. BEARINGS TAKES A MARKET-BASED APPROACH TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: THE PROGRAM REWARDS HARD WORK AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, INVITING TEENS TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT AT BEARINGS THROUGH ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAM. FRAMEWORKS CURRENTLY FUNCTIONS IN TWO FORMATS: AN 8-WEEK SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS; AND A 12-18-MONTH ADVANCED MECHANICAL AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS 18-22 WHO ARE DISCONNECTED FROM SCHOOL AND WORK. TO DATE, 100% OF FRAMEWORKS GRADUATES HAVE ENROLLED IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR SECURED EMPLOYMENT WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION. AS KIDS GROW IN THEIR ENJOYMENT OF RIDING THE BIKES THEY'VE EARNED, BEARINGS INVITES THEM TO STEP INTO CYCLING AND BEGIN TO LEARN MORE ADVANCED BIKE HANDLING SKILLS. OUR YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKING PROGRAM INCLUDES CLINICS, CAMPS, AND A COMPETITIVE MOUNTAIN BIKING TEAM. BECAUSE OF ITS INFRASTRUCTURE, BEARINGS IS ABLE TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE COMPETITIVE SPORT EXPERIENCE IN AN URBAN SETTING THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE INACCESSIBLE DUE TO THE NUMEROUS BARRIERS TO ENTRY, INCLUDING THE HIGH COST OF COMPETITIVE CYCLING. FURTHER, THE IMPORTANCE OF INTRODUCING A SPORT-BASED PROGRAM NOT ONLY ALLOWS YOUTH TO DEVELOP POSITIVE, MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH COACHES AND A SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM AMONG THEIR PEERS, BUT ALSO IMPACTS CURRENT HEALTH DETERMINANTS AND LONG-TERM HEALTH OUTCOMES. 1034611 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false true 1 0 false 26 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 12 11 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X BECKY O'MARA 4044844180 982 MURPHY AVE SW ATLANTA GA 30310 TIMOTHY O'MARA EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X X 98386 0 41156 KIRK BOWERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STACYE BRIM BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ALEX DOMINGUEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALEX GRADY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN HELLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DARRYL LESURE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JIM LOKEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT MAWDESLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LONI METTER CHAIRMAN 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHUCK OGLETREE TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RONDA ZENTS SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 98386 41156 false false false 203144 1891472 40893 84778 2135509 PROGRAM FEES 62825 62825 62825 38298 38298 41650 203144 91410 -49760 162096 14500 147596 147596 2334468 248719 98386 88547 5411 4428 54627 49165 3004 2458 590621 531559 32484 26578 111237 100113 6118 5006 53262 47936 2929 2397 19348 7739 10061 1548 55482 22193 28852 4437 5960 1490 4351 119 70810 29194 41616 34305 29159 5146 55948 55948 PROGRAM EXPENSES 127516 127516 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 31815 31815 1309317 1034611 195920 78786 209934 194348 737935 1057343 125000 825000 21550 25975 21604 26740 2365819 314132 1900748 2051687 3016771 4181093 47316 177817 10000 17500 1170 57316 196487 X 2722102 3001379 237353 983227 2959455 3984606 3016771 4181093 X 1025151 X false true true false X 633301 753151 1132283 1069479 2135509 5723723 633301 753151 1132283 1069479 2135509 5723723 5723723 2406 29 2133 28590 38298 71456 21047 199769 199763 217411 203746 841736 6636915 872659 0.86240 0.97510 X PART II, LINE 10 183,081 SALES 658,655 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 318142 318142 1962817 253926 1708891 84860 60206 24654 2051687 SALES TAX PAYABLE 1170 1170 X 2510240 69862 105910 175772 2334468 2334468 1485089 69862 105910 175772 1309317 1309317 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501 (C)(3). ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REQUIRED. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025, OR ANY TAX YEAR STILL OPEN TO TAXING AUTHORITIES. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 47,525 DONATED EXPENSES 43,885 COGS 14,500 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D EVENT EXPENSES 47,525 DONATED EXPENSES 43,885 COGS 14,500 BBQ AND BREW 238033 202103 35930 43885 31804 14765 CYCLE AND SUPPE 6761 1041 5720 956 244794 203144 41650 43885 31804 15721 91410 -49760 REBECCA O'MARA WIFE OF EXEC. 70627 SALARY false SCHEDULE L, PART V REBECCA O'MARA IS THE WIFE OF TIMOTHY O'MARA WHO IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION PAID REBECCA 54,626.97 IN SALARY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024 WITH 16,000 GOING TO A RETIREMENT PLAN. X BIKES, PARTS, 218 28883 FAIR MARKET VALUE X DONATED ITEMS 10 12010 FAIR MARKET VALUE X AUCTION ITEMS 54 43885 FAIR MARKET VALUE false false false FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THROUGH FOUR PROGRAMS, BEARINGS BIKE WORKS UNIQUELY PROVIDES LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP IN THE CONTEXT OF WORK - ALL CONNECTED TO BIKE BUILDING, RIDING, RACING AND RELATED LIFE SKILLS. SKILLS FOR LIFE IS BEARINGS- DROP-IN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WHERE KIDS ARE EXPOSED TO TRANSFERABLE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FROM THE STARTING POINT OF A CHILDHOOD ICON, THE BIKE. IN SKILLS FOR LIFE, ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND SKILLS ASSESSMENTS ARE BASED ON BUILDING AND FIXING BIKES; LEARNING IS SELF-PACED, AND EARNING AND MAINTAINING A BIKE PROVIDES NATURAL INCENTIVES FOR PROGRESS. SOFT SKILLS AND CHARACTER STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT ARE EMBEDDED INTO THE EXPERIENCE AND SUPPORTED BY CARING, TRUSTED ADULT MENTORS. IN 2023, OVER 300 STUDENTS LOGGED OVER 4,000 HOURS IN SKILLS FOR LIFE PROGRAMMING, DEVELOPING SKILLS AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS. STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED SKILL MASTERY THROUGH MECHANICAL CURRICULUM "LEVEL UPS" 150 TIMES. OVER 80% OF STUDENTS SURVEYED REPORT HAVING AT LEAST ONE HIGH QUALITY DEVELOPMENTAL RELATIONSHIP WITH AN ADULT LEADER AT BEARINGS. GEARING UP IS A SCHOOL-PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM THAT OFFERS HANDS-ON, STUDENT- CENTERED LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND INTERVENTION FOR STRUGGLING STUDENTS. BEARINGS STAFF COACH THE STUDENTS THROUGH THE MECHANICAL CURRICULUM, BUILDING POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS AND USING AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES TO FOSTER SOFT SKILLS AND CHARACTER STRENGTHS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING CONTEXT FOR CLASSROOM CONTENT. IN 2023, BEARINGS SERVED 52 YOUTH THROUGH GEARING UP; 100% COMPLETED THE FIRST LEVEL OF THE MECHANICAL CURRICULUM. SCHOOL LEADERS REGULARLY REPORT TO BEARINGS THAT STUDENTS HONE SKILLS SUCH AS SELF-GOVERNANCE, PERSEVERANCE AND CRITICAL THINKING BECAUSE OF BEARINGS' PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. FRAMEWORKS IS BEARINGS' WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT CREATES SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH REAL-LIFE WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF BEARINGS RETAIL BIKE SHOP. BEARINGS TAKES A MARKET-BASED APPROACH TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: THE PROGRAM REWARDS HARD WORK AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, INVITING TEENS TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT AT BEARINGS THROUGH ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAM. FRAMEWORKS CURRENTLY FUNCTIONS IN TWO FORMATS: AN 8-WEEK SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS; AND A 12-18-MONTH ADVANCED MECHANICAL AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS 18-22 WHO ARE DISCONNECTED FROM SCHOOL AND WORK. TO DATE, 100% OF FRAMEWORKS GRADUATES HAVE ENROLLED IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR SECURED EMPLOYMENT WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION. AS KIDS GROW IN THEIR ENJOYMENT OF RIDING THE BIKES THEY'VE EARNED, BEARINGS INVITES THEM TO STEP INTO CYCLING AND BEGIN TO LEARN MORE ADVANCED BIKE HANDLING SKILLS. OUR YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKING PROGRAM INCLUDES CLINICS, CAMPS, AND A COMPETITIVE MOUNTAIN BIKING TEAM. BECAUSE OF ITS INFRASTRUCTURE, BEARINGS IS ABLE TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE COMPETITIVE SPORT EXPERIENCE IN AN URBAN SETTING THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE INACCESSIBLE DUE TO THE NUMEROUS BARRIERS TO ENTRY, INCLUDING THE HIGH COST OF COMPETITIVE CYCLING. FURTHER, THE IMPORTANCE OF INTRODUCING A SPORT-BASED PROGRAM NOT ONLY ALLOWS YOUTH TO DEVELOP POSITIVE, MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH COACHES AND A SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM AMONG THEIR PEERS, BUT ALSO IMPACTS CURRENT HEALTH DETERMINANTS AND LONG-TERM HEALTH OUTCOMES. FORM 990, PART VI TIMOTHY O'MARA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND REBECCA O'MARA, AN EMPLOYEE, ARE MARRIED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 REBECCA O'MARA SPOUSE FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY BOTH THE BOARD CHAIR AND TREASURER IN DETAIL BEFORE SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. THE FULL BOARD OR DIRECTORS IS AWARE OF THE 990 PROCESS AND RECEIVES A COPY PRIOR TO SUBMISSION WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK OR ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BEARINGS INFORMS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NEW MAJOR VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS. AS A SMALL BORAD OF DIRECTORS AND SMALL ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS ARE TYPICALLY KNOWN PRIOR TO VENDOR RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPEMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PERFORMS AN ANNUAL REVIEW AND COMPENSATION COMPARISON RESEARCH PROJECT ANNUALLY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS ON SALARY AND THE FULL BOARD DISCUSSES AND VOTES ON COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ANNUALLY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PERFORMS A SIMILAR PROCESS OF SALARY REVIEW, RECOMMENDATION AND VOTING TO APPROVE FOR THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SINCE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT ARE MARRIED. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN BOARD MEETING MINUTES. A COMPARISON STUDY IS DONE BY THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE UTILIZING 990S FROM SIMILAR YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF ATLANTA. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PERFORMS AN ANNUAL REVIEW AND COMPENSATION COMPARISON RESEARCH PROJECT ANNUALLY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTE MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS ON SALARY AND THE FULL BOARD DISCUSSES AND VOTES ON COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ANNUALLY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PERFORMS A SIMILAR PROCESS OF SALARY REVIEW, RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING TO APPROVE FOR THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SINCE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR ARE MARRIED. A COMPARISON STUDY IS DONE BY THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE UTILIZING 990S FROM SIMILAR YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATION IN THE CITY OF ATLANTA. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO EMAIL BEARINGS TO REQUEST COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS. THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 47,525 DONATED EXPENSES 43,885 COGS 14,500 EVENT EXPENSES -47,525 DONATED EXPENSES -43,885 COGS -14,500