Bridge Family Resource Connector Network is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bridge Family Resource Connector Network is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO BRIDGE THE GAPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND FAMILIES IN THE OMAHA METRO COMMUNITY. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH THE BRIDGE NAVIGATORS, WHO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE TO FAMILIES, CONNECTING THEM WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND BUILDING SOCIAL SAFETY NETS. OUR APPROACH IS FAMILY-CENTERED, VOLUNTARY, AND FOCUSED ON BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS BASED ON MUTUAL TRUST AND INSPIRED BY FAMILY CHOICES. OUR GOAL IS TO ESTABLISH EQUITABLE PARTNERSHIPS AND ENABLE FAMILIES TO ACCESS CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE SERVICES, GUIDED BY THEIR OWN VOICE AND CHOICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION UNDERTOOK SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM SERVICES IN 2022 AND 2023. IN 2022, THE BRIDGE FAMILY RESOURCE CONNECTOR NETWORK (FKA BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES) WAS ESTABLISHED AS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT AMONG OMAHA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, COMMUNITY NONPROFITS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, FORMING A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. SIGNIFICANT PLANNING AND IMPLENTATION HAS RESULTED IN THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHING ITS FIRST PLACE-BASED FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS IN EAST AND WEST OMAHA, PROVIDING NAVIGATORS TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN AUTUMN 2023 AND, ADDITIONALLY INCORPORATING THE DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY RESPONSE COLLABORATIVE (DCCR) IN OCTOBER 2023, TRANSITIONING IT FROM A VIRTUAL RESOURCE TO A NETWORK OF PLACE-BASED RESOURCES, FURTHER EXPANDING ITS SERVICE CAPACITY AND IMPACT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chris Rodgers Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Burke Harr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donna Kush Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amber Parker Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brad Ekwerekwu Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Fawn Taylor Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $250,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $250,000 |
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 | $250,000 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,104 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,431 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,554 |
Payroll taxes | $5,892 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,187 |
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 | $18,250 |
Advertising and promotion | $750 |
Office expenses | $2,487 |
Information technology | $180 |
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 | $150 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,627 |
All other expenses | $12 |
Total functional expenses | $233,666 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $190,393 |
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 | $190,393 |
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 | $190,393 |
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 | $190,393 |
Over the last fiscal year, Bridge Family Resource Connector Network has awarded $1,687,582 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS | $1,200,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA PURPOSE: STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, SERVICE LEARNING, ATTENDANCE, AND MATH PROGRAMSURBAN YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERIES TRUANCY REDUCTION PROGRAM | $404,797 |
D2 CENTER PURPOSE: SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PROGRAMS FOR DISENGAGED YOUTH. | $82,785 |