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 12/2023, 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 12/2023, A Wider Bridge generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.7% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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A WIDER BRIDGE MOBILIZES THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY TO FIGHT ANTISEMITISM AND SUPPORT ISRAEL AND ITS LGBTQ COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - A WIDER BRIDGE STANDS UP FOR OUR VALUES BY CREATING AND DEFENDING INCLUSIVE SPACES WHERE ALL OF OUR IDENTITIES ARE WELCOMED. WE LEAD PROACTIVE CAMPAIGNS SUCH AS QUEERS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM TO MOBILIZE OUR ALUM, STAKEHOLDERS, AND GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS. TOGETHER THEY FIGHT BIAS AGAINST THE JEWISH, LGBTQ, AND OTHER COMMUNITIES FACING DISCRIMINATION. AWB CAMPAIGNS ALSO BROADEN SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL AND ITS LGBTQ COMMUNITY. THESE APPROACHES ENGAGE OUR EXISTING NETWORK AND POTENTIAL ACTIVISTS THROUGH PROGRAMS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND OTHER MECHANISMS. A WIDER BRIDGE PRODUCES AN ONLINE PROGRAM SERIES SHOWCASING JEWISH, ISRAELI, AND LGBTQ CULTURE THROUGH FILMS, LITERATURE, AND FOOD.
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 EXPERIENCES WITH EACH OTHER.
IMPACT GRANTS - A WIDER BRIDGE'SIMPACT 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 LGBTQ 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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ethan Felson Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $186,250 |
Shira Pruce Development Dir. | 40 | $108,634 | |
Bruce Maxwell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James Moon Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
James Rushing Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sam Lauter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $148,261 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,238,053 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,915 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,386,314 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,899 |
Investment income | $4,793 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$228,449 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,184,557 |
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 | $113,386 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $186,250 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,937 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $435,629 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,377 |
Other employee benefits | $43,694 |
Payroll taxes | $45,500 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $25,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $55,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $93,300 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,088 |
Office expenses | $43,049 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $141,348 |
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 | $28,294 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,473,054 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $526,946 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $28,268 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $145,711 |
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 | $34,086 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,499 |
Total assets | $736,510 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,967 |
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 | $64,967 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $311,603 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $359,940 |
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 | $736,510 |