Bridges To Community Inc is located in Crugers, NY. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bridges To Community Inc 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 12/2022, Bridges To Community Inc generated $324.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (31.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $230.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (38.2%) per year over the past 4 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BUILD A MORE JUST & SUSTAINABLE WORLD THROUGH SERVICE, LEARNING, & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS WORK TO HELP STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SUPPORT TO BE ABLE TO ELEMENTARY, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS TO PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR CAREERS AS PROFESSIONALS, SKILLED WORKERS AND LEADERS. THROUGH OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, WE ARE ENSURING THAT FINANCIALLY CHALLENGED YOUNG PEOPLE IN NICARAGUA AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ARE ABLE TO OBTAIN THE EDUCATION THEY DESERVE. IN 2022 WE SUPPORTED 32 STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS/STIPENDS TO ATTEND UNIVERSITY IN NICARAGUA. WE ALSO COMPLETED THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL IN THE IMPOVERISHED VILLAGE OF LA GUAMA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HEALTH: BRIDGES TO COMMUITY'S HEALTH PROGRAM STRIVES TO REMOVE THE OBSTACLES THAT IMPOVERISHED FAMILIES FACE AS THEY TRY TO ACHIEVE A BETTER FUTURE. WITH A FOCUS ON PREVENTATIVE CARE AS WELL AS IMPROVEMENTS TO INFRASTRUCTURE, OUR PROJECTS RANGE FROM EDUCATION WORKSHOPS TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF HEALTH CENTERS. WE IMPROVE FAMILY LIVING STANDARDS, REDUCING DISEASE AND CHILD MORTALITY. WE DESIGN AND BUILD HYGIENIC LATRINES TO IMPROVE SANITATION AND INSTALL HGIH-EFFICIENCY INDOOR STOVES TO REDUCE ILLNESSES. BRIDGES ALSO PROVIDES PUBLIC HEALTH SCREENING SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED RURAL COMMUNITIES.
HOUSING: BRIDGES TO COMMUNITY BUILDS STURDY CONCRETE-AND-CINDERBLOCK HOMES THAT EARTHQUAKE- AND FIRE-RESISTANT AND ARE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND HEAVY TROPICAL WINDS AND RAIN. THESE HOMES ARE BUILT FOR AND TRANSFERRED TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH BRIDGES TO COMMUNITY IS PRESENT IN NICARAGUA AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. WE WORK TO SECURE LAND TITLES FOR PROSPECTIVE HOME OWNERS SO THAT EACH FAMILY WILL HAVE GOOD OWNERSHIP OF A PLACE TO CALL THEIR OWN FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. IN 2022, BRIDGES TO COMMUNITY RESUMED ITS HOME BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AFTER A HIATUS DUE TO THE 2021-2021 COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Lahn Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Agnello Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Allen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nanette Bourne Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kyle Kirchhoff Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Archibald Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $258,843 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $258,843 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $69,000 |
Investment income | $10 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,569 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $324,284 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $33,855 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,986 |
Office expenses | $5,613 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $1,748 |
Insurance | $1,127 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $230,883 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $264,969 |
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 | $4,062 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,005 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $280,036 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,199 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $16,800 |
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 | $4,581 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $24,580 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $209,909 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,547 |
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 | $280,036 |