Bridging Cultural Gaps is located in Tukwila, WA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (A12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bridging Cultural Gaps 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, Bridging Cultural Gaps generated $467.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $471.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.1% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWRING IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FAMILIES THROUGH THE STRENGHT OF THEIR OWN CULTURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOWA PROGRAM: SOWA AFGHAN PROGRAM FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING NEWLY ARRIVED AFGHAN STUDENTS IN KING COUNTY BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH ESSENTIAL TECHNOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SKILLS. THE PROGRAM INTRODUCED STUDENTS TO VARIOUS CODING LANGUAGES AND INTERNET SAFETY PRACTICES. THE INITIATIVE AIMED TO LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDENTS' FUTURE EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PURSUITS, SIGNIFICANTLY THEIR INTEGRATION AND SUCCESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
HSD DA13-16 ELEVATING OUR AT-PROMISE YOUTH: PROVIDED VITAL LEGAL RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM, FACILITATED REHAB PLACEMENTS FOR THOSE OVERCOMING SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND OFFERED EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS AND BOOTCAMP TRAINING. AS A RESULT, POSITIVELY IMPACTED THE LIVES OF 27 CLIENTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY MET THEIR GOALS.
BSK LIBERATED VILLAGE: YOUNG SCHOLARS AND THEIR PARENTS BENEFITED FROM WORKSHOPS ADDRESSIN INSTITUTIONAL RACISM AND STRATEGIES TO NAVIGATE ADVERSITY. COLLECTIVELY TACKLED CHALLENGES AND CELEBRATED SUCCESS STORIES THAT STRENGTHENED OUR COMMUNITY. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS (SMES) ALSO PROVIDED TRAINING TO OUR ORGANIZATION'S LEADERS, EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO BETTER SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARS AND PARENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ayanle A Ismail Executive Officer | Officer | 50 | $159,500 |
Nasra Ismail President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ahmed Hussein Vice President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Osman Mohamed Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Abdirizak Aden Board Member | 0 | $0 | |
Guled Mohamed Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $333,326 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $120,843 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $454,169 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $13,200 |
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 | $467,369 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,024 |
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. | $159,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $192,161 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $3,774 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,209 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,784 |
Office expenses | $3,164 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,434 |
Travel | $7,226 |
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 | $741 |
All other expenses | $295 |
Total functional expenses | $471,535 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,286 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $56,286 |
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 | $56,286 |
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 | $56,286 |