Bridge2rwanda Inc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Little Rock, AR
- Founding
- 03/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-1205347
Organization Overview
Bridge2rwanda Inc is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bridge2rwanda Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bridge2rwanda 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 12/2021, Bridge2rwanda Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
B2R'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A FELLOWSHIP OF HIGH CAPACITY YOUNG LEADERS IN AFRICA TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF THEIR COUNTRIES AND TRANSFORM LIVES. B2R HELPS GLOBALLY EDUCATED GRADUATES RETURN HOME AND LAUNCH THEIR CAREERS IN AFRICA. B2R ENCOURAGES ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT TO PROMOTE PRIVATE ENTERPRISE IN RWANDA AND AFRICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS, THE B2R SCHOLARS PROGRAM HAS HELPED PREPARE THE MOST TALENTED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FROM RWANDA, BURUNDI, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, AND SOUTH SUDAN TO COMPETE AND WIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE BEST UNIVERSITIES IN THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD. SINCE 2011, 312 B2R SCHOLARS HAVE EARNED OVER $75 MILLION IN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FROM OVER 85 WORLD CLASS UNIVERSITIES AROUND THE WORLD. TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WE HELP, IN 2021 BRIDGE2RWANDA CREATED ISOMO ACADEMY AN INTENSE ENGLISH TRAINING AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EQUIP RWANDA'S TOP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO COMPETE AND WIN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE RWANDA.
THE BRIDGE TALENT SERVICES TEAM IN KIGALI IS RWANDA'S PREMIER TALENT PLACEMENT PROVIDER COMMITTED TO CONNECTING AFRICA'S HIGH-CAPACITY TALENT WITH THE TOP EMPLOYERS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN RWANDA AND EAST AFRICA. THE BRIDGE HAS BUILT STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF OVER 200 EMPLOYERS OPERATING ACROSS SEVERAL INDUSTRY SECTORS IN RWANDA. THEY ALSO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT INSTILL IN THE B2R SCHOLARS A CONFIDENT VISION OF PURPOSE, SERVICE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN AFRICA. B2R SCHOLARS AND OTHER RWANDANS STUDYING ABROAD ARE ENCOURAGED TO RETURN TO RWANDA OR THEIR HOME COUNTRIES IN AFRICA FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AND PERMANENT JOBS AFTER GRADUATION.
B2R FARMS IS COMMITTED TO INTRODUCING THE CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE PRACTICES OF FOUNDATIONS FOR FARMING (FFF) IN RWANDA AND MOBILIZING A NEW GENERATION OF EDUCATED YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME AGRICULTURE ENTREPRENEURS AND FFF TRAINERS. B2R PROVIDES TRAINING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNIVERSITY GRADUATES AND OTHER HIGH-CAPACITY YOUNG LEADERS TO CHAMPION FFF AND LAUNCH THEIR CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE, INTRODUCES THE PRACTICES AND PRINCIPLES OF FFF TO SMALL HOLDER FARMERS TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT, CROP YIELDS, PERSONAL INCOME AND QUALITY OF LIFE. B2R FARMS SEEKS TO BECOME A CATALYST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROFITABLE HORTICULTURE EXPORT AND COMMERCIAL FARMING INDUSTRY IN RWANDA.
RW MINISTRIES PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RWANDA PRIMARILY FOR ORPHANS AND FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AS WELL AS EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RWANDAN STUDENTS ATTENDING UNIVERSITIES IN RWANDA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Arla Winfield Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $63,625 |
Fonda Kempton Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $50,520 |
Dale Dawson Chairman/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Millie Ward Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Judi Dawson Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Glenn Davidson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $388,711 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,459,737 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $80,790 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,848,448 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $134,239 |
| 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 | $1,982,687 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $119,715 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $123,298 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $141,170 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,047 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $640,839 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $47,618 |
| Payroll taxes | $113,580 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,425 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $16,776 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,802 |
| Office expenses | $20,790 |
| Information technology | $9,720 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $122,594 |
| Travel | $32,110 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,614 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,034 |
| Insurance | $18,592 |
| All other expenses | $18,793 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,039,664 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,684,850 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $249,036 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $28,021 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $119,316 |
| 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 | $26,527 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $172,250 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,660 |
| Total assets | $2,284,660 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $97,179 |
| 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 | $15,741 |
| Total liabilities | $112,920 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,374,946 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $796,794 |
| 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 | $2,284,660 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Bridge2rwanda Inc has recieved totaling $843,034.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: POVERTY | $161,129 |
Rob And Melani Walton Foundation Bentonviille, AR PURPOSE: CAREER SERVICES EXPANSION | $125,000 |
Rainwater Charitable Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $125,000 |
Earl And Anna Broady Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $100,000 |
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Shapiro Foundation Needham, MA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL RELIEF | $50,650 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Global Outreach International Inc Tupelo, MS | $17,084,883 | $17,437,149 |
Christian Relief Fund Amarillo, TX | $12,393,094 | $11,849,734 |
Focus Humanitarian Assistance U S A Sugar Land, TX | $10,443,894 | $8,688,144 |
A Glimmer Of Hope Foundation Austin, TX | $0 | $5,415,626 |
Mission Enablers International Bentonville, AR | $795,841 | $7,887,827 |
Building Everyones Success Together In West Africa Grand Prairie, TX | $91,189 | $6,476,422 |
Dasra Houston, TX | $12,585,856 | $13,108,623 |
Meds & Food For Kids St Louis, MO | $9,342,329 | $4,463,955 |
Mountain On Mastersroad Inc Manvel, TX | $56,044 | $5,994,766 |
Lwala Community Alliance Inc Nashville, TN | $17,369,042 | $16,360,531 |
Healing Hands International Inc Nashville, TN | $10,095,552 | $10,611,098 |
4africa Fort Worth, TX | $780,808 | $4,207,403 |