Funding

The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosted by the Bikes Belong Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations to the National Partnership are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Those interested in more information about making a contribution should contact Deb Hubsmith, director of the National Partnership at (415) 454-7430 or deb@saferoutespartnership.org.

We receive funding for our work from a variety of diverse sources.

Bikes Belong Coalition
Since our inception in 2005, Bikes Belong Coalition has provided generous grants for general operating support of the National Partnership.

 
Volkswagen
For 2012 and 2013, Volkswagen is a supporting sponsor of the National Partnership, helping us to enhance our parent and student engagement programs.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
For 2010 and 2011, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has provided $1.5 million funding for the Safe Routes to School state network project.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided funding in 2010 to produce health resources related to Safe Routes to School.

Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente has provided $700,000 for 2010 and 2011 for the state network project.

Grants and Contracts

The National Partnership is currently looking for funders for 2012 and 2013.

Cy Pres Awards

The Safe Routes to School National Partnership welcomes nominations for cy pres awards. Cy pres are funds in class action cases (and sometimes other types of proceedings like probate matters) that, for any number of reasons, cannot be distributed to the class members or beneficiaries who were the intended recipients. Typically, courts can distribute these residual funds to appropriate charitable causes, and the National Partnership is an appropriate beneficiary. If you would like to nominate the National Partnership as a beneficiary of a cy pres award, please contact Deb Hubsmith, (415) 454-7430.

Sponsorships

Corporations are invited to approach us about the possibility of sponsoring the National Partnership and any of our specific programs.

Partner Affiliates
Our partner affiliates are encouraged to donate on an annual basis to help support our work of advancing the Safe Routes to School national movement.

Individual Donations 
Individual donations to the National Partnership are welcomed and are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.