Bridge Trust-Usa Inc is located in Wheaton, IL. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (X40) the organization is classified as: Islam, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bridge Trust-Usa 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, Bridge Trust-Usa Inc generated $546.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $464.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN/MUSLIM DIALOGUE AND RELATIONSHIP THROUGH SUPPORT OF A COLLEGE IN BANGLADESH, SUPPORT OF CENTER OF MUSLIM AND CHRISTIAN STUDIES AT COLLEGES OF OXFORD UNIVERSITY IN ENGLAND; UNIVERSITIES IN HOUSTON TX; AND ONLINE COURSES ATTENDED BY STUDENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD; WITH AN INTEREST TO EXPAND INTO BIBLE COLLEGES IN OTHER AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT FOR HOUSTON CENTER FOR MUSLIM CHRISTIAN STUDIES WHICH PROMOTES CHRISTIAN/MUSLIM STUDIES WITH TEACHING WITHIN UNIVERSITIES IN HOUSTON. IN 2021, FIVE DIFFERENT ONLINE CLASSES WERE OFFERED WITH 125 STUDENTS FROM OVER 20 COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING.
SUPPORT FOR THE OXFORD CENTER FOR MUSLIM CHRISTIAN STUDIES (CMCS) WHICH PROMOTES CHRISTIAN/MUSLIM STUDIES WITHIN COLLEGES OF OXFORD UNIVERSITY IN ENGLAND. CMCS OFFERS SYMPOSIA, LECTURES, GRADUATE ADVISING, AND TUTORING. A NUMBER OF BOOKS, PAPERS, AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS WERE PUBLISHED IN 2021.
SUPPORT OF THE INSTITUTE FOR CLASSICAL LANGUAGES (ICL), A BIBLE COLLEGE IN BANGLADESH WHICH PROMOTES CHRISTIAN/MUSLIM RELATIONS AND ALSO TEACHES COURSES ACCREDITED BY THE LONDON SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY OF LONDON, ENGLAND, AND EXPLORING WITH INTENT TO ESTABLISH OTHER BIBLE COLLEGES. 225 STUDENTS TOOK COURSES AT ICL IN 2021. ICL ALSO BEGAN CREATING A NEW CURRICULUM TO PURSUE NEW ACCREDITATION TO REPLACE THE CURRENT ACCREDITATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Adrian Merryman Chairmn/dirctr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Trow Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
David Keeler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Scott Robinson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzanne Tomlinson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Kovic 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 | $546,347 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $546,347 |
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 | $546,347 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,700 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $130,100 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $140,957 |
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 | $113,597 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,690 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,610 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,417 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $298 |
Information technology | $395 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,256 |
Travel | $7,075 |
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 | $83 |
Insurance | $708 |
All other expenses | $603 |
Total functional expenses | $463,968 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $623,602 |
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 | $4,921 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $628,523 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $208,670 |
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 | $208,670 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $74,719 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $345,134 |
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 | $628,523 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bridge Trust-Usa Inc has recieved totaling $3,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Paul P Tell Foundation Inc Akron, OH PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS | $3,000 |
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Muslim Community Center Incorporate Chicago, IL | $16,317,970 | $7,162,457 |
Al-Furqaan Foundation Lombard, IL | $9,389,287 | $3,249,437 |
Rahmat-E-Alam Foundation Chicago, IL | $3,691,412 | $1,733,178 |
Dawat-E-Islami Usa Inc Chicago, IL | $3,216,326 | $2,187,273 |
At-Takaful Islamic Society Chicago, IL | $3,443,643 | $849,911 |
Alhussnain Indianapolis, IN | $963,343 | $926,353 |
The Oasis Initiative Foundation Northbrook, IL | $705,926 | $811,524 |
House Of Wisdom Inc Greenfield, WI | $980,324 | $310,182 |
Sacred Learning Nfp Lincolnwood, IL | $11,221,302 | $937,465 |
Rahmah Foundation Inc Lake Villa, IL | $6,370,567 | $496,721 |
Islamic Society Of Northwest Suburbs Of Chicago Rolling Meadows, IL | $5,954,676 | $2,092,486 |
Sirat Chicago Chicago, IL | $543,094 | $942,884 |