A Wider Bridge
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-2643886
Organization Overview
A Wider Bridge is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (R26) the organization is classified as: Lesbian & Gay Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, A Wider Bridge employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Wider Bridge 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, A Wider Bridge generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.4% 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
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO EDUCATE THE NORTH AMERICAN PUBLIC CONCERNING ISRAEL AND ITS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) SOCIETY, TO FOSTER A DEEPER CONNECTION TO ISRAEL AMONG LGBT PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - A WIDER BRIDGE STANDS UP FOR OUR VALUES BY CREATING AND DEFENDING INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR OUR FULL AUTHENTIC SELVES WHERE ALL OF OUR IDENTITIES ARE WELCOMED. WE LEAD PROACTIVE MOBILIZATIONS OF OUR DIVERSE COALITION OF ENGAGED ALUMNI, STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, ADVANCING LGBTQ RIGHTS AND FIGHTING HATRED INCLUDING ANTISEMITISM, ANTI-ZIONISM, HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA, RACISM, ETC. OUR PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES REACH THE COMMUNITYS GRASSROOTS AND ENGAGE THOUSANDS MORE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER CAMPAIGNS. A WIDER BRIDGE PRODUCES AN ONLINE PROGRAM SERIES SHOWCASING JEWISH, ISRAELI, AND LGBTQ CULTURE THROUGH FILMS, LITERATURE, AND FOOD.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
IMPACT GRANTS - A WIDER BRIDGES IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES MUCH-NEEDED RESOURCES TO NGOS IN ISRAEL THAT AMPLIFY ACTIVIST VOICES ON THE GROUND, ADVANCING LGBTQ LIFE ACROSS ISRAEL. A WIDER BRIDGE SERVES AS THE DIASPORA'S ORGANIZED EFFORT TO ADVANCE LGTBQ RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY IN ISRAEL. THESE PROGRAMS REACH TENS OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS, FROM ISRAEL'S LARGEST CITIES TO THE PERIPHERY, TOUCHING THE DIVERSE ARAB, ETHIOPIAN, MIZRAHI, AND ORTHODOX COMMUNITIES.
MISSIONS - A WIDER BRIDGE HELPS EDUCATE NORTH AMERICAN LGBTQ LEADERS THROUGH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL MISSIONS TO ISRAEL AND BY BRINGING ISRAELI LGBTQ LEADERS TO NORTH AMERICA. MISSION PARTICIPANTS ARE DRAWN FROM ELECTED OFFICE, MEDIA, BUSINESS, NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT, AND FAITH LEADERSHIP. THEY EXPERIENCE THE COUNTRY'S HISTORY, POLITICS, CONFLICT, AND VALUES AS A JEWISH AND DEMOCRATIC STATE, AND TO UNDERSTAND THE ONGOING PROGRESS OF THE ISRAELI LGBTQ COMMUNITY AND ITS STRUGGLES FOR EQUALITY. THESE MISSIONS ALSO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LGBTQ AMERICANS AND ISRAELIS TO FIND SHARED EXPERIENCE WITH EACH OTHER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ethan Felson Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $175,108 |
Nina Shalev Dir. Prog. & Strat | 40 | $125,211 | |
James Rushing Treas (fr 1/22) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Moon Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Carmella Ettinger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Barry Blecher Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $113,515 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,501,556 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $860 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,615,071 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $500 |
| Investment income | $942 |
| 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 | $1,616,513 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $203,760 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $175,108 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,777 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $346,073 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $39,439 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,656 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,295 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $201,919 |
| Advertising and promotion | $82,862 |
| Office expenses | $35,954 |
| Information technology | $622 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,134 |
| Travel | $1,640 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,355 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $16,666 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,264,785 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $609,624 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $251,729 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $260,000 |
| 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 | $41,937 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,569 |
| Total assets | $1,165,859 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $115,965 |
| 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 | $115,965 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $584,894 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $465,000 |
| 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 | $1,165,859 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that A Wider Bridge has recieved totaling $314,580.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Koret Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION GALA IN HONOR OF JEFF FARBER | $100,000 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $58,837 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $51,680 |
Koret Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | $50,000 |
The Margaret And Daniel Loeb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
Lisa And Michael Leffell Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: EQUALITY FOR PROGRAMMING | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Transgender Law Center Oakland, CA | $25,939,960 | $14,579,673 |
National Center For Lesbian Rights San Francisco, CA | $7,337,899 | $8,859,587 |
The Translatin Coalition Los Angeles, CA | $3,458,659 | $3,883,576 |
The Lgbtq Community Center Of The Desert Palm Springs, CA | $4,628,865 | $2,657,914 |
Equality California Los Angeles, CA | $1,556,897 | $2,934,545 |
1n10 Inc Phoenix, AZ | $3,688,616 | $3,476,030 |
San Francisco Lesbian Gay Freedom Day Parade & Celeb Committee Inc San Francisco, CA | $689,695 | $1,082,295 |
San Diego Lesbian & Gay Pride San Diego, CA | $3,232,597 | $2,284,045 |
Christopher Street West Association Inc Burbank, CA | $703,036 | $1,414,969 |
Utopia Pdx - United Territories Of Pacific Islanders Alliance Portlan Portland, OR | $596,084 | $1,396,358 |
A Wider Bridge San Francisco, CA | $1,165,859 | $1,616,513 |
Source Lgbt Center Inc Visalia, CA | $1,199,198 | $1,498,081 |