Get Involved with BikeWalkKC

Power the Movement: Become a BikeWalkKC Member!

BikeWalkKC Members are supporter that have made a financial donation in the last 365 days. Our Members help advocate for public spaces that make walking and biking easy and safe choices for everyone. Join the movement to get more people of all ages and backgrounds walking, running, riding, and rolling in our region! Plus, our members get exclusive invitations to BikeWalkKC Members-Only events, like behind-the-scenes tours and sneak-peeks of the projects, arts, and services that make Kansas City a great place to live. Have questions about your membership? Email us at info@bikewalkkc.org.

How to give to BikeWalkKC

  • Online: Make a one-time gift or set up a sustaining monthly gift with a credit card or automatic bank draft.
  • Write a check payable to BikeWalkKC and mail it to: BikeWalkKC, 1106 East 30th Street, Suite G, Kansas City MO 64109.
  • If you participate in the United Way Workplace Giving Campaign, you can direct any portion of your United Way gift to BikeWalkKC. Here’s how.
  • If you have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at a local community foundation or financial institution, you can direct a gift from your DAF to BikeWalkKC. 
  • Ask your manager or HR officer if your company has an employee matching gift program. Many employers will match your gift 1:1! More info here.

Gift Memberships for family and friends

Do you know someone who is passionate about sustainability and active transportation? Instead of driving a car, would they rather walk, ride, run, roll, or take public transit to get where they need to go? Honor that person with a donation through BikeWalkKC's Gift Catalog or a BikeWalkKC Gift Membership!

 More ways to get involved

  • Subscribe to our mailing lists: Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter full of walking and biking news events, and select topics like Advocacy Alerts or Safe Routes to School to dive deeper with BikeWalkKC and take action for safer streets.
  • Consign your gear to benefit BikeWalkKC: Consign your pre-loved outdoor gear and clothing under BikeWalkKC’s account at Big Muddy Gear Exchange. When your tent or cycling shoes sell, BikeWalkKC receives the proceeds! Consigned goods are not tax-deductible donations-- read the rest of the fine print on our blog.
  • Donate a bike to BikeWalkKC: We need your help providing bicycles to youth and adultstudents who participate in our Maintain Your Ride program. Since 2012, BikeWalkKC has given out hundreds of bicycles to Kansas City area riders. Email education@bikewalkkc.org to donate a bike!
  • Volunteer: BikeWalkKC relies on hard-working and fun-loving volunteers to help deliver our programs and events.
  • Shop our store: Proudly support BikeWalkKC with apparel and accessories from our Spreadshirt store!
  • Attend an event: Browse our Community Calendar for events and programs from BikeWalkKC and our local partners. Email info@bikewalkkc.org to submit your own event to the calendar.

Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency for 2021

Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax professional for details. BikeWalkKC’s tax identification number is 45-3832438.  

Businesses

Business Membership
Invest in making Greater Kansas City a dynamic place to live, work, and play. Business members not only get great recognition, but also professional support for becoming a more bike-friendly business and employer. Email Amy Scrivner at development@bikewalkkc.org to explore your options.

Get a Bike Rack
We've teamed up with Dero to help local schools, businesses, and communities meet the growing demand for bike parking. BikeWalkKC will help customers navigate Kansas City’s bike parking standards and permits, recommend quality bike racks to best meet their needs, and offer free site visits. BikeWalkKC can even help with customized bike parking designs!

Funders

BikeWalkKC has a proven track record of achieving measurable impact on the community through public policy, advocacy, research, and programming. Major funders include:

  • Health Forward Foundation
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • The H & R Block Foundation
  • Missouri Bank
  • Tiehen Realty
  • Shook, Hardy, and Bacon
  • Polsinelli
  • Van Trust Real Estate
  • Rainen Companies
  • Brace Charitable Trust, Bank of America NA
  • Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
  • Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
  • Menorah Legacy Foundation
  • Kathryn E. and Edward G. Mader Foundation
  • Oppenstein Brothers Foundation
  • Hallmark Corporate Foundation
  • Missouri Department of Transportation
  • Kansas Department of Transportation
  • City of Kansas City, MO
  • City of North Kansas City, MO
  • Unified Government of Kansas City, KS and Wyandotte County
  • Johnson County Department of Health and Environment
  • AARP Missouri
  • REI