Living Bridges Ministry Corporation
- Assets
- $404.3k
- Revenue
- $778.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Valdosta, GA
- Founding
- 11/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-5757436
Organization Overview
Living Bridges Ministry Corporation is located in Valdosta, GA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, 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. Living Bridges Ministry Corporation 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, Living Bridges Ministry Corporation generated $778.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 67.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $402.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 56.3% per year over the past 4 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
EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WHILE SERVING OUR COMMUNITY IN FAITH BY BRIDGNG THE GAP BETWEEN POVERTY & PROSPERITY THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION & CONNECTION TO RESOURCES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GROCERY PROGRAM: THE DRIVE THRU GROCERY PROGRAM THAT WAS SET UP IN 2020 WAS CONTINUED THROUGH MARCH 2021. AT THAT POINT A GROCERY BAG PROGRAM ONCE A MONTH WAS SET UP TO GIVE BAGS OF GROCERIES OUT . IN ADDITION A BONUS GROCERY PROGRAM WAS SET UP. INVIDUALS TAKE CLASSES OR VOLUNTEER AND THEN CAN RECEIVE GROCERIES. THESE GROCERIES CONSIST OF MEAT AND MILK IN ADDITION TO BASIC STABLES .
KIDS CONNECTION : THIS IS A 7 WEEK PROGRAM THAT IS CONDUCTED IN A LOCAL PARK. KIDS AND THE FAMILIES COME FOR 7 DIFFERENT SATURDAYS AND HEAR A BIBLE STORY, PREPARE A CRAFT AND ALSO HAVE A CHANCE TO READ WITH MENTORS, THE ENTIRE FAMILY RECEIVES A MEAL.ALSO AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM ON 6 FRIDAY, THEY COME TO THE CENTER TO READ WITH A MENTOR AND HEAR A LOCAL AUTHOR. THE INTENT IS TO INCREASE READING PROFICIENCY. AN AVERAGE OF 30 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM
DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM WALMART , THESES ITEMS ARE RETURNED, DAMAGED OR NOT ABLE TO BE SOLD. A PORTION OF THESE ARE USED BY THE ORGNANIZATION ( PAPER PRODCUTS, CLEANING SUPPLIES, OFFICE SUPPLIES). A LARGE NUMBER OF THESE ARE GIVEN TO OUR CLIENTS ( CLOOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HYGENIE ITEMS) A PORTIONJ OF THESE ARE SHARED IN THE COMMUNITY WITH OUT NON PROFITS IN THE AREA AND LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM. A LARGE QUANITY OF DONOATED ITEMS WERE TAKEN TO HURRICANE IDA VICTIMS.DONATIONS OF USED CLOTHING RECEIVED FROM INDIVIUDALS AND DISTRIBUTED OUT IN THE CIMMUNITY. LEFT OVER FOOD FROM CHICK FILA PICKED UP ON SATURDAY NIGHTS AND GIVEN OUT TO CLIENTS .
CLOTHES CLOSETCOMMUNITY GARDENMOM CONNECTIONBIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUSMOM'S CONNECTIONEASTER EGG HUNTFALL FESTIVALTRANSFORMATION /EDUCATIONVARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENT
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Edward Gunter President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Maureen Collins Director Of Business Administration | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lynnel Paz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Darcy Gunter Director Of Audult & Children's Ministries | Trustee | 48 | $0 |
Mike Mobley Director Of Spiritural Development | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Steven Marnsell Voting Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $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 | $778,267 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $321,452 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $778,267 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11 |
| 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 | $778,278 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $2,260 |
| Office expenses | $5,061 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,289 |
| 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 | $2,667 |
| Insurance | $1,662 |
| All other expenses | $10,794 |
| Total functional expenses | $402,266 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $43,224 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $72,389 |
| 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 | $240,639 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $48,000 |
| Total assets | $404,252 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $399,236 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $5,016 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $404,252 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Living Bridges Ministry Corporation has recieved totaling $12,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Valdosta United Way Inc Valdosta, GA | | $12,500 |
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|---|---|---|
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Ligonier Ministries Inc Sanford, FL | $54,142,799 | $25,858,613 |
Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Norcross, GA | $12,439,416 | $25,742,588 |
Inspiritus Inc Atlanta, GA | $4,563,820 | $17,981,504 |
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Lifeshape Inc Atlanta, GA | $41,056,311 | $15,846,732 |
Haggai International Institute For Advanced Leadership Training Inc Peachtree Corners, GA | $41,354,774 | $16,620,781 |
Insideout Community Ministries Inc Clearwater, FL | $52,422,753 | $11,970,498 |
Elam Ministries Inc Alpharetta, GA | $5,679,728 | $12,042,641 |
Paramount Church Inc Palm Beach, FL | $0 | $8,970,572 |