Liabilities / Assets
72nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Bridges to Learning Inc.
990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 20-1698868
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.05x
Liabilities / Revenue
70th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
16th percentile
Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 29.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
16th percentile
Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
13th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$38,493
Down $15,262 (-28%) from 2014
Net Assets
Down$36,387
Down $16,547 (-31%) from 2014
Liabilities
Up$2,106
Up $1,285 (+157%) from 2014
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$86,112
Down $56,073 (-39%) from 2014
Expenses
Down$102,659
Down $47,027 (-31%) from 2014
Net Income
Down-$16,547
Down $9,046 (-121%) from 2014
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
- Signed
- May 12, 2016
- Return Version
- 2015v2.1
- Gross Receipts
- $86,112
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.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $43,240 | $27,973 | ▼ $15,267 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $10,515 | $10,520 | ▲ $5 |
| Total Assets | $53,755 | $38,493 | ▼ $15,262 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $821 | $2,106 | ▲ $1,285 |
| Total Liabilities | $821 | $2,106 | ▲ $1,285 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $52,934 | $36,387 | ▼ $16,547 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $52,934 | $36,387 | ▼ $16,547 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $53,755 | $38,493 | ▼ $15,262 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Pitner | Executive Director | PT | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Grant Barrick | Chairman |
| Jerilyn H Hirsch | Founder |
| Robert Tennessen | Secretary |
| Robert a Mac Murdo | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $56,018
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $30,094
- All Other Contributions
- $56,018
- Change in Net Assets
- $-16,547
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $49,909 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $31,981 |
| Other Expenses | $20,769 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $14,247 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Grants | $49,909 | - | - | $49,909 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $20,000 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $25,000 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $3,736 | $467 | $467 | $4,670 |
| Travel | $2,722 | $340 | $340 | $3,402 |
| Information Technology | $1,968 | $246 | $246 | $2,460 |
| Payroll Taxes | $1,849 | $231 | $231 | $2,311 |
| Other Expenses | $759 | $95 | $95 | $949 |
| Insurance | $686 | $86 | $86 | $858 |
| All Other Expenses | $463 | $58 | $58 | $579 |
| Office Expenses | $329 | $41 | $41 | $411 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $84,134 | $4,278 | $14,247 | $102,659 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- Yes
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $30,094 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appeal | $30,094 | $30,094 | - | $30,094 |
| Total Events | $30,094 | $30,094 | - | $30,094 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- 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 Hirschs spouse is Robert Mac Murdo.”
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
“The organizations 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 Incs Conflict of Interest policy is completed annually by each board member. The board collectively reviews each members 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 Boards 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
- Filer Name
- Bridges to Learning Inc
- EIN
- 20-1698868
- Address
- 1633 CEDAR LAKE PARKWAY, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
Signing Officer
- Name
- Robert a Mac Murdo
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 6123811990
- Signed
- 2016-05-12
- Discuss with paid preparer
- No
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Jerilyn H Hirsch
- Formed
- 2004
- Legal Domicile
- Mn
- Voting Board Members
- 9
- Independent Board Members
- 9
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 20
Preparer
- Firm
- Dao T Nguyen CPA
- Address
- 10869 YELLOW PINE ST NW, COON RAPIDS, MN 55433
- Preparer
- Dao Nguyen
- Phone
- 7637577685
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The organizations 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 Incs Conflict of Interest policy is completed annually by each board member. The board collectively reviews each members 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 Boards 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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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $38,493
- Liabilities
- $2,106
- Net assets
- $36,387
- Revenue
- $86,112
- Expenses
- $102,659
- Net income
- -$16,547