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Although 2024 represented an early organizational phase, each expen- diture directly advanced public-benefit objectives and posi- tioned the charity for larger program expansion in 2025. Form 990 - Overview All activities were conducted in South Florida with partner organizations serving low-income families, immigrants, and children with developmental needs. Form 990 - 1 Healthcare & Healthcare Access Pillar In 2024 Life Bridges initiated relationships with several medical practices and community clinics to design access programs for uninsured and underinsured patients. Form 990 - 1 Healthcare & Healthcare Access Pillar Early work included scoping a future SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE and identifying partners for preventive-care out reach. Approximately $500 in planning costs were spent es- Form 990 - 1 Healthcare & Healthcare Access Pillar tablishing this foundation. Funds from healthcare-sector do- nors remain designated for 2025 implementation of direct- service projects, medical screening events, and care coordi- Form 990 - 1 Healthcare & Healthcare Access Pillar nation pilots. Public benefit demonstrated: Created the fra- mework for free and low-cost healthcare access for economi- cally disadvantaged families. Form 990 - 2 Basic Needs & Community Support Pillar Life Bridges collaborated with faith-based organizations throughout Miami-Dade County to address food insecurity and resource gaps for families facing financial hardship. Small grants ranging from $260 to $500 were provided to Co- Form 990 - 2 Basic Needs & Community Support Pillar untry Garden SDA Church, Hialeah West SDA Church, and Los Peregrinos Church to support community outreach events and food distribution efforts. Volunteers from partner congrega- tions assisted hundreds of households with groceries and Form 990 - 2 Basic Needs & Community Support Pillar basic supplies. Public benefit demonstrated: Delivered tan- gible relief to local families experiencing food and housing stress while strengthening a grassroots network of community support. Form 990 - 3 Children with Special Needs Pillar Through a formal MOU with Great Learning Experiences Day Ca- re, Life Bridges supported specialized child-development activities for students with autism and other neurodevelop- Form 990 - 3 Children with Special Needs Pillar mental challenges. Two micro-grants of $500 each helped pur- chase educational materials and sensory equipment to improve learning outcomes. This project served as a pilot for future Form 990 - 3 Children with Special Needs Pillar SPECIAL NEEDS BRIDGE programming expected to expand in 2025. Public benefit demonstrated: Enhanced early childhood servi- ces for neurodiverse children in low-income neighborhoods. Form 990 - 4 Program Infrastructure and Accountability 2024 resources also covered compliance and capacity building essential for responsible growth. Professional services ($33,751) funded audit-ready financial systems, policy deve- lopment, and grant-proposal design. These activities ensured Form 990 - 4 Program Infrastructure and Accountability GAAP-compliant reporting and the creation of a standardized Financial Governance & Allocation Framework for future years Public benefit demonstrated: Built internal controls and fi- nancial integrity to sustain community-impact programs. Form 990 - 5 Overall Impact Statement In 2024, Life Bridges Org. laid the groundwork for multi- sector community impact. While direct program spending was limited in the organizations launch year, every dollar su- pported mission-aligned planning, capacity building, and Form 990 - 5 Overall Impact Statement partnership development to bridge gaps in health, housing, and human potential. By year-end, the organization had established a sustainable financial framework and retained Form 990 - 5 Overall Impact Statement unrestricted cash to deploy into 2025 program expansion serving families across Florida. Form 990 Schedule A Part II Section A Line 15 Organization began operations in 2024 with a limited donor base and is actively diversifying support through community fundraising and retail partnership campaigns launched in 2025. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 11b The accounting information is recorded and reconciled in QuickBooks by Nelson Fernandez LLC, with ongoing review by the accountant. The CEO and President review the draft, then the Board of Directors approves it, and the accountant Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 11b files the form with the IRS. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 12c and Section C Line 19 Life Bridges has adopted Governance Documents and a Conflict of Interest policy and operates with transparency in public reporting.