Civic Intelligence

Bridging International Communities

990EZ • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 46-3971672

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 30, 2018

44257 Fair Oaks DriveCanton, MI 48187

(734) 223-9162

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

34th percentile

-2.7%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$3,600

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-9.0%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

42%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Down

$29,358

Down $2,918 (-9.0%) from 2016

Net Assets

$29,358

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue

Up

$106,284

Up $31,308 (+42%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$109,202

Up $46,229 (+73%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$2,918

Down $14,921 (-124%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2016: $32,276Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $29,358Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $29,3582017Assets 2018: $17,604Net Assets 2018: $17,6042018Assets 2019: $2,104Net Assets 2019: $2,1042019

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$29,358
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$29,358

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2016: $74,976Expenses 2016: $62,973Net Income 2016: $12,0032016Revenue 2017: $106,284Expenses 2017: $109,202Net Income 2017: -$2,9182017Revenue 2018: $13,167Expenses 2018: $24,921Net Income 2018: -$11,7542018Revenue 2019: $5,334Expenses 2019: $20,834Net Income 2019: -$15,5002019

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$106,284
Expenses$109,202
Net Income-$2,918
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 30, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$106,284
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bridging international communities collaborates with communities in need around the world by sharing resources and professional expertise to create sustainable communities through the implementation and evaluation of economic, educational and health focused programs. We seek to build long- term partnerships that result in mutual respect and shared responsibility by listening to and standing in solidarity with our partner communities.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
FUNDS WON IN A COMPETITION FUNDED BY THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR AQUAPONICS SYSTEM. PARTNERING WITH SEVERAL GROUPS IN TANZANIA TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROJECT.-$56,059
DIAKONOS DON FOUNDATION-KAMPALA UGANDA-INSTALLED A RAIN WATER BARREL COLLECTION SYSTEM AND IN-DOOR LATRINE FACILITY FOR THE HOUSE FOR RESCUED GIRLS FROM THE COMMERCIAL SEX TRADES IN THE SLUMS OF KAMPALA.$8,538$34,147
EL SALVADOR HACIENDITA UNO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH GRANTS-SEVERAL SMALL PROJECTS TO AID THE YOUTH. BAKING CLASSES, FIS FARMING COOP, COCOA PLANTINGS FOR FUTURE COCOA PROCESSING. A ROAD PAVING AND ELECTRICAL INSTALL PROJECT FOR THE COMMUNITY. SCHOOL/COLLEGE FEES FOR POORER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.$3,350$14,838
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MICHELLE LEACHPresidentPT$3,600-$3,600
ED WALTONSecretary-$0--
ROBERT AROCHA IITreasurerPT$0--
DONNA DELOSHDirector-$0--
MEGAN MCDONALDDirector-$0--
SAM TUCKDirector-$0--
PATRICK CULLENDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bridging International Communities
EIN
46-3971672
Address
44257 FAIR OAKS DRIVE, CANTON, MI 48187

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Arocha Ii
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2018-05-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Stefforia Petik & Associates Pc
Address
2178 S STATE ST STE D, ANN ARBOR, MI 48104-8107
Preparer
Jeffrey R Stefforia
Phone
7347478863
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10

Name: diakonos don foundation , ug cash contribution: 8,538

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses office 565 travel 5,345 insurance 3,254 materials & supplies 38,333 bank service charge & fee 161 miscellaneous 1,591 bank service charge & fee 266 school & house fees 25,343 bank service charge & fee 2,054 education programs 5,600 repairs 2,000 miscellaneous 1,834 total 86,346

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Security deposit 0 500 total 0 500

Form 990-ez, Part III

Bridging international communities collaborates with communities in need around the world by sharing resources and professional expertise to create sustainable communities through the implementation and evaluation of economic, educational and health focused programs. We seek to build long- term partnerships that result in mutual respect and shared responsibility by listening to and standing in solidarity with our partner communities.

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 29

El salvador haciendita uno community development and youth grants-several small projects to aid the youth. Baking classes, fis farming coop, cocoa plantings for future cocoa processing. A road paving and electrical install project for the community. School/college fees for poorer members of the community.

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