Friendship Bridge is located in Lakewood, CO. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (Q99) the organization is classified as: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friendship Bridge employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friendship 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, Friendship Bridge generated $9.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.0% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MICROCREDIT PLUS PROGRAM IN GUATEMALA: FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE'S MICRO-CREDIT PLUS PROGRAM OFFERS IMPOVERISHED GUATEMALAN WOMEN MICRO-LOANS SUPPLEMENTED WITH PLUS SERVICES, INCLUDING NON-FORMAL PARTICIPATORY EDUCATION, ARTISAN TRAINING, AGRICULTURAL TRAINING, AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SERVICES. DURING 2023, FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE SERVED NEARLY 35,000 WOMEN WITH LOANS AVERAGING $552 FOR FOUR TO TWELVE-MONTH LOAN CYCLES. BORROWINGS OCCUR THROUGH GROUPS OF 7-25 WOMEN, EACH KNOWN AS A TRUST BANK. DURING 2023, FB OFFERED NON-FORMAL EDUCATION TO ALL CLIENTS, PROVIDED SPECIALIZED AGRICULTURE TRAINING TO 924 CLIENTS, OUR HEALTH FOR LIFE PROGRAM SERVED 6,713, HANDMADE BY FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE CONNECTED 35 ARTISAN CLIENTS WITH THE GLOBAL MARKET, AND THE BRIDGE TO SUCCESS PROGRAM HAD 255 ENTREPRENEUR CLIENTS AT YEAR END. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT PROJECT PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SERVED 150 CLIENTS ACROSS FOUR BRANCHES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Susan Miller Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Geoff Hoyl Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Caroline Rodriguez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maryann Hunter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Zimmermann Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Antonieta Del Cid Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $119,508 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,204,345 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,323,853 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $7,011,849 |
Investment income | $144,489 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $26,750 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,517,946 |
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. | $176,366 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,855 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,428,867 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,800 |
Other employee benefits | $174,509 |
Payroll taxes | $270,261 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $40,847 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $54,447 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $732,647 |
Advertising and promotion | $261,834 |
Office expenses | $639,962 |
Information technology | $253,723 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $287,656 |
Travel | $555,558 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $79,799 |
Interest | $370,038 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $116,878 |
Insurance | $18,255 |
All other expenses | $108,410 |
Total functional expenses | $8,824,724 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $296,842 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,765,853 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,088,411 |
Accounts receivable, net | $424,686 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $14,186,580 |
Inventories for sale or use | $36,146 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $72,666 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $421,007 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $307,849 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $309,616 |
Total assets | $19,909,656 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,916,897 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $7,760 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $286,200 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $10,261,217 |
Other liabilities | $294,757 |
Total liabilities | $12,766,831 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,520,845 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,621,980 |
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 | $19,909,656 |