Bridges to the Nations

EIN: 030392581 501(c)(3) Religion

Pasadena, CA

Total Revenue
$279,929
Total Expenses
$276,579
Total Assets
$95,243
Net Assets
$95,243
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Randall D Nelson
Phone
6262006156
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

Bridges to the Nations, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $280K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

To provide bridges/links between Christians and Christian organizations around the world in order to equip mission groups and missionaries; to serve the poor and needy in Christian love; and to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $89,636 Revenue: $83,334

THAILAND PROJECTSBridges to the Nations partners with Thai based foundations for two childrens centers that provide after school and weekend education and an encouraging environment for children at...

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THAILAND PROJECTSBridges to the Nations partners with Thai based foundations for two childrens centers that provide after school and weekend education and an encouraging environment for children at risk. The after school program includes classes in piano, guitar, general music, art and life skills. The programs encourage the children to stay in school through secondary school, or to attend a vocational school. A scholarship program provides assistance for youth at risk to develop a vision for their future and gain the education needed to reach that goal and find employment.Additionally, a family center helps adults who want to improve and add job skills and change direction in life.Additionally a family center helps adults who want to improve and add job skills and change direction in life.

Program 2
Expenses: $54,553 Revenue: $37,750

KENYA PROJECTSIn Kenya, Bridges to the Nations has worked with a community organization in the remote arid region of Turkana to address ongoing food insecurity and drought. A deep water well has been...

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KENYA PROJECTSIn Kenya, Bridges to the Nations has worked with a community organization in the remote arid region of Turkana to address ongoing food insecurity and drought. A deep water well has been installed, powered by an extensive solar array. This provides water for a cooperative farm that serves the nomadic community. Additionally clean water is provided for the community. At times emergency food relief is required and provided for the nomadic communities in drought and famine situations. Additionally, Leadership seminars or resources are provided to a multi denominational pastors association in different locations throughout the district. 2 new projects were launched this year to support and equip remote Turkana villages schools with necessary teaching equipment and school uniforms for students who could not afford them. Also, the launch of the Turkana Frontier Missions Center that will be training and equipping Turkana missionary to So. Sudan and Ethiopia which borders NW Kenya.

Program 3
Expenses: $39,463 Revenue: $15,817

LEADERSHIP, EQUIPPING AND CHURCH DEVELOPMENTBridges to the Nations works with churches to identify areas of need for growth and development and connects churches to needed resources. The resources...

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LEADERSHIP, EQUIPPING AND CHURCH DEVELOPMENTBridges to the Nations works with churches to identify areas of need for growth and development and connects churches to needed resources. The resources take the form of seminars, conferences, and small group gatherings with a focus on leadership equipping, strategic planning, prayer events and joint events where churches cooperate to reach their communities to meet felt needs and share Gods love. This year also saw the launch of Everyone Thailand which is a multidenominational effort to share the Gospel message throughout the country to millions who have never heard.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $279,929
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $279,929

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $78,480
Fundraising Expenses $1,846
Program Expenses $183,652
Other Expenses $198,099
TOTAL EXPENSES $276,579

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $279,929 $231,458 +0.2%
Expenses $276,579 $233,823 +0.2%
Net Income $3,350 $-2,365 -2.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$72,276
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Randall D Nelson President 40.00
Officer
$72,276 $0 $72,276
Susan Watson Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alan Noble Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Sue Scheidler Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Terry Totten Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Rumph Secretary 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Tracy Totten Treasurer 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $279,929 $276,579 $95,243 $3,350
2024 $231,458 $233,823 $91,893 $-2,365
2023 $237,666 $275,261 $94,258 $-37,595
2022 $265,155 $256,660 $131,853 $8,495
2021 $284,413 $198,719 $123,358 $85,694
2020 $238,134 $242,827 $37,664 $-4,693
2019 $237,327 $248,182 $42,357 $-10,855
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