Building Peaceful Bridges

Organization Overview

Building Peaceful Bridges is located in Glenview, IL. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (T01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Building Peaceful Bridges is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FOSTER MULTICULTURAL RELATIONSHIPS BY ASSISTING IN THE INTEGRATION OF NEWCOMERS INTO AMERICAN SOCIETY AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SPONSORSHIP AND MENTORING OF NEWCOMER FAMILIES IS THE LARGEST OF THE PROGRAM SERVICES. EXPENSES INCLUDE RENT, TRANSPORTATION, MOVING COSTS, FOOD AND MEDICINE. ADDITIONALLY, FAMILIES NEEDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR UTILITIES, PHONES, TABLETS, BABY ITEMS. DURING 2022, BUILDING PEACEFUL BRIDGES SPONSORED/MENTORED 34 REFUGEE FAMILIES.


BRIDGE TO BELONGINGS IS A PROGRAM THAT SOLICITS OUTSIDE DONATIONS OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS, CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FIRST AID KITS, TOILETRIES, AND CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR NEWCOMERS. THE DONATIONS ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE NEWCOMER FAMILIES THROUGH SPECIFIC VISITS TO THE FAMILIES OR AT ST. JOSEPH'S IN WILMETTE, IL, WHICH HOUSES THE DONATIONS. BRIDGE TO BELONGINGS PROVIDED SUCH GOODS TO MORE THAN 400 NEWCOMERS IN 2022.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS LEARNING LUNCHEONS, BOOK CLUB AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE THE STORIES OF THE NEWCOMER FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, BUILDING PEACEFUL BRIDGES' WEBSITE PROVIDES RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT NEEDS AND SITUATIONS OF FAMILIES. OTHER DISTRIBUTED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS INCLUDE A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER AND AN ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH ARE SENT TO CURRENT AND POTENTIAL DONORS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nneka Obasi
Board Member
$0
Lori Lucchetti
President
$0
Kathryn Suse
Vice President
$0
Moira Pollard
Treasurer
$0
Leslie Berkowitz
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$46,323
Related organizations$11,000
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$160,936
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $41,043
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$218,259
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 $218,259

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