Liabilities / Assets
89th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Building Bridges Inc.
EIN 82-5445077 • 501(c)3 • Nashville, TN
Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage
Profile
STEM education and access to STEM programs
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.54x
Liabilities / Revenue
81st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
16th percentile
Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
90th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 44.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
15th percentile
Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
48th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$9,621
Down $27,590 (-74%) from 2023
Liabilities
$5,217
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Down$9,621
Down $27,590 (-74%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$65,857
Down $2,745 (-4.0%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$91,789
Up $55,694 (+154%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$25,932
Down $58,439 (-180%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $9,621
- Liabilities
- $5,217
- Net assets
- $9,621
- Revenue
- $65,857
- Expenses
- $91,789
- Net income
- -$25,932
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Nov 21, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $65,857
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
STEM education and access to STEM programs
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Robotics equipment serving over 60 middle school students (30 robotic hands providing education in neuroscience, AI, coding) | - | $12,250 |
| STEM Programs serving 2609 youth (annual) during in-school, after-school, summer camps, and community outreach events (39 STEM Programs and 8 STEM Outreach events) | - | $7,097 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shyretha Brown | President/Executive Director | FT | $29,000 | - | $29,000 |
| Zara Ameli | College Intern | PT | $3,600 | - | $3,600 |
| Kenyanna Brown | Program Coordinator | PT | $2,520 | - | $2,520 |
| Yulissa Luna | College Intern | PT | $1,680 | - | $1,680 |
| Kunashe Rwizi | College Intern | PT | $1,680 | - | $1,680 |
| Geraldine Smrcina | Treasurer/Accountant | PT | $878 | - | $878 |
| Carla Gibss | Grant Writing Support | PT | $220 | - | $220 |
| TaAqua Campbell | Vice-President/Volunteer Manager | PT | $89 | - | $89 |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Building Bridges Inc
- EIN
- 82-5445077
- Phone
- 3313339281
- Address
- PO BOX 128435, Nashville, TN 37212
Signing Officer
- Name
- Shyretha Brown
- Title
- President/Executive Director
- Phone
- 3313339281
- Signed
- 2025-11-21
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part I, Line 16
“Social media marketing ($294), bank fees ($280), office supplies ($7641), conferences/travel ($6351), vehicle expenses ($877), program expenses ($19347), team celebration events ($936), interest paid ($575)”
Part I, Line 20
“Adjustment made to Statement of Financial Position as of 1/1/24 due to accounting cleanup engagement. Adjustment also made for liabilities as of 12/31/24 to reconcile to net assets”
Part I, Line 8
“Credit Card Rewards ($120)”
Part II, Line 24
“Accounts receivable as of 12/31/24”
Part II, Line 26
“Outstanding credit card bill ($3,895) and payroll liabilities ($1,322)”
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| ReasonableCauseExplanation/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Building Bridges, Inc. respectfully submits this reasonable cause explanation for the late filing of its Form 990-EZ. During the filing period, the organization experienced several unforeseen circumstances that directly impacted its ability to complete the return on time. First, the organizations Executive Director, Dr. Shyretha Brown, was involved in a car accident that required an extended period of health and concussion recovery. This significantly limited her ability to oversee financial reconciliation, coordinate with accounting support, and complete the regulatory requirements necessary for filing. Second, Building Bridges, Inc. initiated a search for a new accountant. A new accountant was hired; however, after review, it became clear that the financials provided were not trustworthy or fully reconciled. This required the organization to discontinue that engagement and begin a second search for a qualified accountant to ensure accuracy and compliance. Building Bridges, Inc. has since secured new accounting support, completed a detailed financial review, and implemented additional financial oversight procedures to prevent future delays. The organization has acted in good faith at all times and is committed to maintaining full compliance with IRS filing requirements. We respectfully request that this reasonable cause be accepted. |
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