Liabilities / Assets
72nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Bridges to Learning Inc.
990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 20-1698868
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.06x
Liabilities / Revenue
71st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
69th percentile
Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
73rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
82nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
71st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$64,359
Up $18,067 (+39%) from 2012
Net Assets
Up$60,435
Up $19,778 (+49%) from 2012
Liabilities
Down$3,924
Down $1,711 (-30%) from 2012
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$148,701
Up $24,543 (+20%) from 2012
Expenses
Up$128,923
Up $4,986 (+4.0%) from 2012
Net Income
Up$19,778
Up $19,557 (+8849%) from 2012
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
- Signed
- May 1, 2014
- Return Version
- 2013v3.1
- Gross Receipts
- $148,701
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Bridges to Learnings mission is to provide resources for the education, well-being,and social development of impoverished children in developing countries. We are currently focusing on schools and educational programs in Vietnam.
Bridges to Learning's mission is to provide resources for the education, well-being,and social development of impoverished children in developing countries. We are currently focusing on schools and educational programs in Vietnam.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $39,781 | $57,844 | ▲ $18,063 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $6,511 | $6,515 | ▲ $4 |
| Total Assets | $46,292 | $64,359 | ▲ $18,067 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $5,635 | $3,924 | ▼ $1,711 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,635 | $3,924 | ▼ $1,711 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $40,657 | $60,435 | ▲ $19,778 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $40,657 | $60,435 | ▲ $19,778 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $46,292 | $64,359 | ▲ $18,067 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Phong Luong | Chairman |
| Robert Pitner | Executive Director |
| Jerilyn H Hirsch | Founder |
| Anh Kremer | Secretary |
| Robert a Mac Murdo | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $57,420
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $4
- Other Revenue
- $91,277
- All Other Contributions
- $57,420
- Change in Net Assets
- $19,778
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $64,200 |
| Other Expenses | $47,240 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $38,038 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $17,483 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Grants | $64,200 | - | - | $64,200 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $11,667 | $1,458 | $1,458 | $14,583 |
| Travel | $2,641 | $330 | $330 | $3,301 |
| Information Technology | $1,920 | $240 | $240 | $2,400 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,264 | $158 | $158 | $1,580 |
| Payroll Taxes | $1,056 | $132 | $132 | $1,320 |
| All Other Expenses | $985 | $124 | $124 | $1,233 |
| Other Expenses | $839 | $105 | $105 | $1,049 |
| Office Expenses | $701 | $88 | $88 | $877 |
| Insurance | $660 | $82 | $82 | $824 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $87,920 | $2,965 | $38,038 | $128,923 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- Yes
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $91,277 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event 2 | $64,392 | $64,392 | - | $64,392 |
| Event 1 | $26,885 | $26,885 | - | $26,885 |
| Total Events | $91,277 | $91,277 | - | $91,277 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- Yes
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2
“Jerilyn Hirsch's spouse is Robert Mac Murdo.”
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
“The organization's 990 is compiled by our accountant with the assistance of the Treasurer. Once the 990 has been completed it is distributed electronically to the board for review and comment prior to filing. All comments and questions are resolved prior to filing, primarily through email between all board members.”
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C
“Bridges to Learning Inc's Conflict of Interest policy is completed annually by each board member. The board collectively reviews each member's statement and discusses any questions that members may have. Members are bound to report any change in their situation throughout the year. Randomly, the Chairman, will poll the board as to their status at periodic board meetings and those results are compiled in the minutes.”
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A
“During the Board's annual strategic planning session in 2008, it concluded that establishing a salary for the President and Treasurer would be sound policy to begin to establish credibility as a sustainable organization. Consulting firms such as MAP for Non-Profits and the Minnesota Council of Non-Profits were accessed to evaluate appropriate salary structures for organization our size. A new Executive Director was hired in August 2010 to replaced Jerilyn Hirsch who wished to retire and support the organization through service with the board.”
Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B
“Using the information gleaned from the aforementioned organizations the board determined that a half time salary of $25,000 per annum was appropriate to offer the new director.Compensation for an Administrative Assistant was also approved for the prevailing rate of $10.00/hr for part time work.”
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
“Bridges to Learning Inc posts its by-laws and governing documents on their website, www.Bridges2Learning.org”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- EIN
- 20-1698868
Signing Officer
- Name
- Robert Mac Murdo
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 6123811990
- Signed
- 2014-05-01
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Jerilyn H Hirsch
- Formed
- 2004
- Legal Domicile
- Mn
- Voting Board Members
- 11
- Independent Board Members
- 11
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 20
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Jerilyn Hirsch's spouse is Robert Mac Murdo. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The organization's 990 is compiled by our accountant with the assistance of the Treasurer. Once the 990 has been completed it is distributed electronically to the board for review and comment prior to filing. All comments and questions are resolved prior to filing, primarily through email between all board members. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Bridges to Learning Inc's Conflict of Interest policy is completed annually by each board member. The board collectively reviews each member's statement and discusses any questions that members may have. Members are bound to report any change in their situation throughout the year. Randomly, the Chairman, will poll the board as to their status at periodic board meetings and those results are compiled in the minutes. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | During the Board's annual strategic planning session in 2008, it concluded that establishing a salary for the President and Treasurer would be sound policy to begin to establish credibility as a sustainable organization. Consulting firms such as MAP for Non-Profits and the Minnesota Council of Non-Profits were accessed to evaluate appropriate salary structures for organization our size. A new Executive Director was hired in August 2010 to replaced Jerilyn Hirsch who wished to retire and support the organization through service with the board. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Using the information gleaned from the aforementioned organizations the board determined that a half time salary of $25,000 per annum was appropriate to offer the new director.Compensation for an Administrative Assistant was also approved for the prevailing rate of $10.00/hr for part time work. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Bridges to Learning Inc posts its by-laws and governing documents on their website, www.Bridges2Learning.org |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 |
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Displayed year
2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $64,359
- Liabilities
- $3,924
- Net assets
- $60,435
- Revenue
- $148,701
- Expenses
- $128,923
- Net income
- $19,778