Medical Bridges Inc

EIN: 760548161 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$13,979,687
Total Expenses
$12,011,153
Total Assets
$5,301,352
Net Assets
$4,725,988
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Walter Ulrich
Phone
7137488131
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Medical Bridges Inc, founded in 1997, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $14.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $12.0M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

To procure and distribute medical equipment and supplies to underserved communities worldwide.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,926,983
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $69,508
Other Revenue $-16,804
TOTAL REVENUE $13,979,687

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,814,223
Salaries & Benefits $1,407,744
Fundraising Expenses $243,045
Program Expenses $11,350,699
Other Expenses $789,186
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,011,153

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $13,979,687 $15,482,460 -0.1%
Expenses $12,011,153 $16,383,425 -0.3%
Net Income $1,968,534 $-900,965 -3.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
23
Volunteers
230

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
5
$165,000
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Bryan Lastrapes Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Niel Golightly Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carl Stutts Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Zipprich II Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Patricia Brock Howard MD Founder, Chair Emeritus 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hayne Blakely Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Clark Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaret A Goetz MD Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Melko Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary T Neal MD Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig Nunez Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Spurgeon Robinson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Walter Ulrich President & CEO 40.00
Officer
$165,000 $0 $165,000
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
2024 $13,979,687 $12,011,153 $5,301,352 $1,968,534
2023 $15,482,460 $16,383,425 $3,627,844 $-900,965
2022 $10,922,111 $10,788,501 $5,932,030 $133,610
2021 $10,206,946 $8,636,837 $4,030,405 $1,570,109
2020 $9,001,008 $8,908,227 $2,007,136 $92,781
2019 $7,085,440 $9,329,025 $2,195,544 $-2,243,585
2018 $8,186,339 $6,432,896 $4,479,010 $1,753,443
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