Bridges To Learning Inc is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bridges To Learning 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 Learning Inc generated $85.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $70.7k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) per year over the past 8 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
BRIDGES TO LEARNINGS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR THE EDUCATION, WELL-BEING,AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. WE ARE CURRENTLY FOCUSING ON SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN VIETNAM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING FOR THE STUDENTS EDUCATION AND WELFARE. WE TRANSFER DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE CITIZENS TO SUPPORT INDIGENT CHILDREN IN VIETNAM TO ATTEND THE ANH LINH FREE SCHOOL IN DISTRICT 7, HO CHI MINH CITY. THEIR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES EDUCATION, UNIFORMS, EYE EXAMS, HAIRCUTS, LUNCH, AND SCHOOL MATERIALS.
BRIDGES TO LEARNING (B2L) ESTABLISHED THE BREAKFAST FUND AS A MEANS TO PROVIDE THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST EACH MORNING. MANY CHILDREN COME FROM FAMILIES TOO POOR TO PROVIDE MORE THAN ONE MEAL A DAY AND HUNGRY CHILDREN DO NOT LEARN VERY WELL.
RESEARCH & DISSEMINATION B2L PERFORMS RESEARCH TO GATHER INFORMATION THAT CAN BE USEFUL FOR B2L STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING AND FOR ITS PARTNERS, COLLABORATORS. INFORMATION THAT ADVANCES THE B2L MISSION CAN BE DISSEMINATED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC USING SOCIAL MEDIA VEHICLES. B2L USES THE COMMUNICATIONS FROM STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS IN VIETNAM, STORIES ABOUT THEIR PROGRESS, AND OTHER INFORMATION TO HELP DONORS AND INTERESTED PARTIES UNDERSTAND EDUCATION IN ITS GLOBAL CONTEXT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Macmurdo Treasurer | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Jerilyn Hirsch Founder | Officer | 12 | $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 | $65,134 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $65,134 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,344 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $85,480 |
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 | $33,454 |
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 | $17,190 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,511 |
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 | $0 |
Office expenses | $259 |
Information technology | $1,210 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $730 |
All other expenses | $68 |
Total functional expenses | $70,718 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $70,268 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,009 |
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 | $77,277 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $637 |
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 | $637 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $76,640 |
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 | $77,277 |