~The Biker Fund~
Beginning in 1998 with the idea of establishing the means to provide a helping
hand to our brothers and sisters in a time of need, it became a reality known as
“Bikers Helping Bikers”.
In July 1997 The Biker Fund was Incorporated into the State of Missouri
under the name Hartbauer/McBride Memorial Foundation; a private
foundation with the sole purpose of providing assistance for ALL road
riding motorcyclists. Bikers in a time of need or true hardship, within
100 mile radius of the Gateway Arch, are eligible.
For well over a decade and a half, the fund has provided that helping
hand to many fellow bikers in and around the Greater St.Louis bi-state
area. The reasons have ranged from flood and fire victims to catastrophic
illness and accident injuries. The idea is simple, if you are a biker and
find yourself in a situation of true need or hardship, The Foundation, your
fellow bikers, will give you a helping hand, period.
To qualify for assistance you must be a biker. Membership in a Motorcycle Club,
Riding Organization, and/or Factory Sponsored Group is NOT a requirement.
There are no brand specifications; a riders sex, religion or ethnic background
has no bearing on qualification. In some cases immediate family members may
qualify for assistance. The situation must qualify as a true and honest hardship.
The Foundation does not detail what constitutes a ‘true hardship’. Cases are
reviewed individually and arbitrated based on the information provided. Failure to
provide information on the application will only delay response/assistance.
The Foundation is controlled by a Board of Directors; consisting of
nine voting members, a Chairman and a Treasurer. When an
assistance request form is submitted, along with a summary
letter describing the situation and verifying documentation, it is
investigated by the Chairman and voted on by The Board to grant
the request or not. Based on the information they have, if the
request is granted, each Board Member states an amount they
agree is appropriate. In some cases The Board may ask for more
details. This information may be necessary to determine the
degree of hardship, and is required under state law and The
Foundation bylaws of Incorporation.
The Foundation guidelines are this: The Biker Fund is not a charity, insurance
company, or hand-out. The Foundation cannot eliminate all suffering, and is not
an alternative to taking responsibility for your own action or paying your own bills
when you can.
hand to our brothers and sisters in a time of need, it became a reality known as
“Bikers Helping Bikers”.
In July 1997 The Biker Fund was Incorporated into the State of Missouri
under the name Hartbauer/McBride Memorial Foundation; a private
foundation with the sole purpose of providing assistance for ALL road
riding motorcyclists. Bikers in a time of need or true hardship, within
100 mile radius of the Gateway Arch, are eligible.
For well over a decade and a half, the fund has provided that helping
hand to many fellow bikers in and around the Greater St.Louis bi-state
area. The reasons have ranged from flood and fire victims to catastrophic
illness and accident injuries. The idea is simple, if you are a biker and
find yourself in a situation of true need or hardship, The Foundation, your
fellow bikers, will give you a helping hand, period.
To qualify for assistance you must be a biker. Membership in a Motorcycle Club,
Riding Organization, and/or Factory Sponsored Group is NOT a requirement.
There are no brand specifications; a riders sex, religion or ethnic background
has no bearing on qualification. In some cases immediate family members may
qualify for assistance. The situation must qualify as a true and honest hardship.
The Foundation does not detail what constitutes a ‘true hardship’. Cases are
reviewed individually and arbitrated based on the information provided. Failure to
provide information on the application will only delay response/assistance.
The Foundation is controlled by a Board of Directors; consisting of
nine voting members, a Chairman and a Treasurer. When an
assistance request form is submitted, along with a summary
letter describing the situation and verifying documentation, it is
investigated by the Chairman and voted on by The Board to grant
the request or not. Based on the information they have, if the
request is granted, each Board Member states an amount they
agree is appropriate. In some cases The Board may ask for more
details. This information may be necessary to determine the
degree of hardship, and is required under state law and The
Foundation bylaws of Incorporation.
The Foundation guidelines are this: The Biker Fund is not a charity, insurance
company, or hand-out. The Foundation cannot eliminate all suffering, and is not
an alternative to taking responsibility for your own action or paying your own bills
when you can.
The Foundation is simply bikers helping bikers in a time of need, when every little bit counts.
Dedicated to the belief and practice of “Bikers Helping Bikers” in a time of need.
Bikers Helping Bikers
