Bridges To The Nations is located in Pasadena, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bridges To The Nations is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2024, Bridges To The Nations generated $231.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $233.8k during the year ending 03/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE BRIDGES/LINKS BETWEEN CHRISTIANS AND CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD IN ORDER TO EQUIP MISSION GROUPS AND MISSIONARIES; TO SERVE THE POOR AND NEEDY IN CHRISTIAN LOVE; AND TO ADVANCE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THAILAND PROJECTSBRIDGES TO THE NATIONS PARTNERS WITH THAI BASED FOUNDATIONS FOR TWO CHILDRENS CENTERS THAT PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL AND WEEKEND EDUCATION AND AN ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AT RISK. THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM INCLUDES CLASSES IN PIANO, GUITAR, GENERAL MUSIC, ART AND LIFE SKILLS. THE PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE THE CHILDREN TO STAY IN SCHOOL THROUGH SECONDARY SCHOOL, OR TO ATTEND A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL. A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH AT RISK TO DEVELOP A VISION FOR THEIR FUTURE AND GAIN THE EDUCATION NEEDED TO REACH THAT GOAL AND FIND EMPLOYMENT.ADDITIONALLY, A FAMILY CENTER HELPS ADULTS WHO WANT TO IMPROVE AND ADD JOB SKILLS AND CHANGE DIRECTION IN LIFE.ADDITIONALLY A FAMILY CENTER HELPS ADULTS WHO WANT TO IMPROVE AND ADD JOB SKILLS AND CHANGE DIRECTION IN LIFE.
LEADERSHIP, EQUIPPING AND CHURCH DEVELOPMENTBRIDGES TO THE NATIONS WORKS WITH CHURCHES TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF NEED FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND CONNECTS CHURCHES TO NEEDED RESOURCES. THE RESOURCES TAKE THE FORM OF SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND SMALL GROUP GATHERINGS WITH A FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP EQUIPPING, STRATEGIC PLANNING, PRAYER EVENTS AND JOINT EVENTS WHERE CHURCHES COOPERATE TO REACH THEIR COMMUNITIES TO MEET FELT NEEDS AND SHARE GODS LOVE.
KENYA PROJECTSIN KENYA, BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS HAS WORKED WITH A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION IN THE REMOTE ARID REGION OF TURKANA TO ADDRESS ONGOING FOOD INSECURITY AND DROUGHT. A DEEP WATER WELL HAS BEEN INSTALLED, POWERED BY AN EXTENSIVE SOLAR ARRAY. THIS PROVIDES WATER FOR A COOPERATIVE FARM THAT SERVES THE NOMADIC COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY CLEAN WATER IS PROVIDED FOR THE COMMUNITY. AT TIMES EMERGENCY FOOD RELIEF IS REQUIRED AND PROVIDED FOR THE NOMADIC COMMUNITIES IN DROUGHT AND FAMINE SITUATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, LEADERSHIP SEMINARS OR RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED TO A MULTI DENOMINATIONAL PASTORS ASSOCIATION IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Randall D Nelson President | Officer | 40 | $72,276 |
Susan Watson Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Alan Noble Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mary Sue Scheidler Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Terry Totten Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dave Rumph Secretary | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $231,458 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $231,458 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $231,458 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,276 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,177 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,204 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,998 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $20,862 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $6,096 |
Total functional expenses | $233,823 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $91,893 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $91,893 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $91,893 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $91,893 |