Be The Bridge
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 06/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-3992480
Organization Overview
Be The Bridge is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Be The Bridge employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Be The 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, Be The Bridge generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 58.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $984.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 57.2% per year over the past 5 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
BE THE BRIDGE FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND CULTURE TOWARD RACIAL HEALING,EQUITY, AND RECONCILIATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BE THE BRIDGE DEVELOPS RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND DISCUSSION GUIDES THAT PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE, RELATIONAL PATHWAYS FOR THOSE ENGAGING IN THE WORK OF RACIAL JUSTICE. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDE STRUCTURED VIDEO COURSES,DISCUSSION, AND MULTI-DAY, IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TRAINING FOR ORGANIZATIONS. DISCUSSION GUIDES PROVIDE PATHWAYS FOR PEOPLE TO MOVE TOWARD RACIAL JUSTICE INTERNALLY AND IN COMMUNITY WITH OTHERS. THOUSANDS THROUGHOUT THE US AND MORE THAN A DOZEN NATIONAL HAVE UTILIZED THESE GUIDES,AND BE THE BRIDGE PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THESE COMMUNITY GROUPS AS WELL AS CREATING, UPDATING AND EXPANDING THE MATERIAL AND PROVIDING EXPERT VOICES FROM MULTIPLE RACIAL PERSPECTIVES TO TEACH AND GUIDE.BE THE BRIDGE CONTINUES TO EQUIP AND INSPIRE PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO DO THE WORK OF RACIAL JUSTICE WHERE THEY ARE WITH THE VISION OF PEOPLE AND SYSTEMS NO LONGER BEING CONDITIONED BY A RACIALIZED SOCIETY, BUT GROUNDED IN TRUTH,WHERE ALL ARE EQUIPPED TO FLOURISH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Latasha Morrison President | Officer | 0 | $111,000 |
Ifeoma Ibekwe Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jennifer Barnes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Lindsey Nobles Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Ted Matthews Finance Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Will Gravely Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,029,015 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,029,015 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $248,665 |
| 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 | $1,277,680 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $477,298 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $63,325 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $90,085 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30,641 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,426 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,627 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,467 |
| Office expenses | $26,217 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,922 |
| Travel | $50,129 |
| 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 | $3,699 |
| All other expenses | $98,809 |
| Total functional expenses | $984,014 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,896,226 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $811 |
| 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 | $3,442 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,900,479 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,268 |
| 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 | $20,268 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,880,211 |
| 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 | $1,900,479 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Be The Bridge has recieved totaling $211,656.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $140,061 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $34,569 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,564 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $8,462 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Self Help Ventures Fund Durham, NC | $1,059,061,327 | $60,531,771 |
The Bay Park Conservancy Inc Sarasota, FL | $16,645,209 | $18,178,827 |
Florida Opportunity Fund Inc Orlando, FL | $119,810,322 | $8,334,220 |
Carter Street Corporation Chattanooga, TN | $16,714,346 | $6,596,539 |
Charlotte Center City Partners Charlotte, NC | $3,090,178 | $6,164,890 |
Catawba Regional Council Of Governments Rock Hill, SC | $18,118,741 | $10,188,786 |
Florida Community Loan Fund Orlando, FL | $108,210,727 | $7,672,092 |
Bac Funding Corporation Miami, FL | $17,927,247 | $4,831,785 |
Community And Economic Development Quincy, FL | $11,268,446 | $5,882,256 |
Enterprise Center Inc Chattanooga, TN | $3,677,488 | $5,998,300 |
Broward County Community Development Corporation Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | $8,205,586 | $4,659,433 |
Miami Beach Community Development Corporation Inc Miami Beach, FL | $28,003,490 | $2,129,125 |