Rod Baker Ministries Inc, operating under the name Bridging Hunger, is located in Tulsa, OK. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (X90) the organization is classified as: Interfaith Coalitions, 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. Bridging Hunger 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, Bridging Hunger generated $414.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $280.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.9% per year over the past 6 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
ROD BAKER MINISTRIES DBA BRIDGING HUNGER FORMERLY NORTHSTAR BRIDGE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FOOD PRAYER AND HOPE FOR CHILDREN FAMILIES AND WIDOWS THROUGHOUT THE REGION WHILE EMPOWERING THE CHURCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OVER 2 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD AND PRODUCTS WERE DONATED TO ROD BAKER MINISTRIES TO DISTRIBUTE THROUGH OUTREACHES. VOLUNTEERS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 5,000 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO FILL OVER 80,000 BAGS FULL OF GROCERIES. THESE GROCERY BAGS ARE FILLED WITH NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH VARIOUS OUTREACHES IN OK TX AND AR. HUNDREDS OF BACKPACKS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO KIDS IN THE FALL. AND ABOUT 12,000 HOMELESS BAGS FILLED WITH THE MOST BASIC NECESSITIES WERE DISTRIBUTED IN 2021. AID WAS ALSO SENT TO THOSE IMPACTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS IN OK TX AND LOUISIANA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rod Baker President CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Gloria Baker Vice President | Trustee | 30 | $0 |
Ethan Jacobsen Trustee | Trustee | 30 | $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 | $413,976 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $413,976 |
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 | $413,976 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,062 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,062 |
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 | $156 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,775 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,835 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,769 |
Office expenses | $12,013 |
Information technology | $9,161 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,414 |
Travel | $43,705 |
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 | $10,554 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $280,855 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $195,744 |
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 | $252,205 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $447,949 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $263 |
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 | $263 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $447,686 |
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 | $447,949 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Rod Baker Ministries Inc has recieved totaling $3,877,864.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Convoy Of Hope Springfield, MO PURPOSE: PROGRAM FULLFILLMENT | $2,257,275 |
Feed The Children Inc Oklahoma City, OK PURPOSE: NECESSITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $1,246,950 |
Lesea Global Feed The Hungry Inc South Bend, IN PURPOSE: RELIEF | $356,857 |
The Provision Group Inc Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: DONATION | $16,782 |
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International Christian Association Inc Bartlesville, OK | $1,529,543 | $4,210,131 |
Humankind Ministries Wichita Inc Wichita, KS | $9,168,860 | $4,081,252 |
Servants Of Christ International Inc Milliken, CO | $299,538 | $1,812,190 |
Interfaith Alliance Of Colorado Denver, CO | $1,272,970 | $1,460,100 |
Ministries Of Jesus Inc Edmond, OK | $10,769,757 | $1,500,148 |
Victory Ministry & Sports Complex Joplin, MO | $3,915,599 | $912,983 |
Lets Start Talking Ministry Hurst, TX | $1,175,098 | $773,330 |
Interfaith Carepartners Inc Houston, TX | $1,075,230 | $1,572,364 |
Tfi Mission Services League City, TX | $1,243,583 | $820,175 |
The Word At Work Amarillo, TX | $440,991 | $794,342 |
Grace House Ministries Weatherford, TX | $1,391,231 | $773,815 |
Gulf Coast Leadership Council Inc Houston, TX | $411,313 | $632,348 |