2025-12-16T12:26:18-05:00 2024-12-31 651199842 THE NONPROFIT PROFESSOR 13611 CARLEEN WAY DR CHARLOTTE NC 28213 990 2024-01-01 883868773 BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL BRID 2058403885 525 HUFFMAN ROAD BIRMINGHAM AL 35215 KARA GILLIARD CFO 2058403885 2025-12-15 true true KARA C GILLIARD P01320782 9192140030 2025-12-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X DEE FOMBY 5432 OLD LEEDS ROAD BIRMINGHAM AL 35210 333353 false X X 2022 AL To address and alleviate unemployment, homelessness, economic hardship, and crime by delivering financial, entrepreneurial, and life-skill programs that revitalize underserved communities. 5 4 0 0 255123 68190 78230 0 0 68190 333353 0 0 0 0 1980 51950 64141 51950 64141 16240 269212 43700 617369 0 43700 617369 X Revitalize underserved communities via education,workforce pathways,& community partnerships equipping individuals with tools to achieve long-term economic independence. true false 154790 78230 Launch of The Link Entrepreneur Center - In 2024, The Bridge International achieved a major milestone in advancing its mission of reducing unemployment, economic hardship, and community instability through the successful opening and launch of The Link Entrepreneur Center. The Link began delivering structured entrepreneurial education, business coaching, and workforce readiness programs designed to help individuals develop sustainable income pathways and strengthen small business viability. Through workshops, mentorship, and resource navigation, The Link served as a central hub for economic empowerment in the community, equipping emerging entrepreneurs with the skills and tools needed to build long-term financial stability. 47500 Economic Development Land Acquisition - To expand its capacity for long-term program delivery, The Bridge International purchased land valued at approximately $50,000 to support future economic development projects, including training centers and entrepreneurial development hubs. This strategic investment will enable the nonprofit to increase service capacity and deepen community impact for years to come. 24750 Jefferson County Youth Entrepreneurship Programs - Through a $25,000 subgrant from Young World Entrepreneurs, The Bridge International delivered educational and entrepreneurial programs for students in Jefferson County. Programming included workshops, mentorship, and applied learning experiences designed to enhance financial literacy, business readiness, and long-term economic mobility. These activities directly advance the organization???s charitable purpose of equipping young people with critical life and workforce skills. 227040 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 4 true false false false false false false false false false false true true true true false false false false false AL X DEE FOMBY 2058403885 525 HUFFMAN RD BIRMINGHAM AL 35215 X X DEE FOMBY PRESIDENT 30 X X 0 0 0 DANITA SCOTT VICE PRESIDENT 2 X X 0 0 0 KARA GILLIARD TREASURER 10 X X 0 0 0 JEREMIAH FOMBY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30 X 0 0 0 BRITTANY PARKS TRUSTEE 25 X 0 0 0 false false false TAX GENIE AND ASSOCIATES LLC 525 HUFFMAN RD BIRMINGHAM AL 35215 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING THE NONPROFIT PROFESSOR 5 PRITCHARD WAY NE ATLANTA GA 30326 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 225000 30123 255123 PROGRAMS THROUGH THE LINK ENTREPRENEUR CENTER 561499 78230 78230 78230 333353 78230 X 8050 8050 4291 2311 1980 4930 1231 3699 2686 1566 1120 12150 12150 6858 6858 PROPERTY TAXES 9923 9923 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 10221 10221 EVENT SIGNAGE 5032 5032 64141 50484 11677 1980 43700 9227 608142 608142 43700 617369 0 0 X 43700 617369 43700 617369 43700 617369 X 269212 304457 X false false false X 68190 333353 401543 68190 333353 401543 401543 401543 1 X 0 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 47500 47500 525000 525000 25313 25313 10329 10329 608142 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 The Bridge International operates programs designed to address and alleviate unemployment, homelessness, economic hardship, and crime by equipping underserved populations with financial literacy, entrepreneurial training, and life-skills development. The organization fulfills its charitable and educational mission by providing access to practical instruction, mentorship, and community-based support networks that empower individuals and families to achieve long-term economic stability. During 2024, The Bridge International executed several mission-driven initiatives: Land Acquisition for Economic Empowerment Initiatives The organization purchased a parcel of land valued at approximately $50,000 to support future economic development projects. The property will serve as the foundation for a community-based empowerment hub designed to house entrepreneurial training, workforce development services, and other mission-aligned programs. This capital investment represents a long-term commitment to advancing the economic well-being of the communities the organization serves. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Grant Program The Bridge International received a $5,000 VITA grant to assist low-income taxpayers with the preparation and filing of federal and state income tax returns. Through this initiative, the organization provided free tax preparation services, helping individuals access available tax credits, avoid predatory tax preparation fees, and retain more of their earned income. Young World Entrepreneurs Subgrant ??? Jefferson County Education Initiative The organization received a $25,000 subgrant from Young World Entrepreneurs to support educational and entrepreneurial programs for students residing in Jefferson County. These funds enabled the delivery of workshops, mentorship, and hands-on learning experiences designed to enhance student readiness for post-secondary education, workforce participation, and entrepreneurial ventures. Collectively, these activities advance The Bridge International???s founding mission by removing economic barriers, increasing financial knowledge, and creating opportunities for growth and self-sufficiency within underserved communities. PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 The Executive Director, JD Fomby, and CEO, Dee Fomby are married. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 Copies were provided to each member of the Board. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12c The Bridge International enforces its Conflict of Interest Policy through the following procedures: 1. Disclosure and Recusal: Any officer, director, or committee member with a potential financial interest must disclose all material facts and then leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter. 2. Determination of Conflict: The remaining disinterested members determine whether a conflict of interest exists based on the disclosures provided. 3. Evaluation of Alternatives: The board or committee evaluates whether the organization can secure a more advantageous transaction or arrangement that does not involve a conflicted party. If none exists, the board may approve the transaction only if it is fair, reasonable, and in the best interest of the organization. 4. Documentation: All discussions, determinations, recusal actions, and votes are fully documented in the meeting minutes in accordance with the organization s bylaws. 5. Enforcement of Violations: If a board or committee member fails to disclose a conflict, the board investigates the matter and may take corrective or disciplinary action as outlined in the bylaws. 6. Annual Compliance: All directors, officers, and committee members are required to sign an annual statement affirming they have received, understand, and will comply with the Conflict of Interest Policy. PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 upon request PART VII, COLUMN B, HOURS PER WEEK Organized community functions and volunteers. PART VII, COLUMN B, HOURS PER WEEK Record financial transactions and produce financial statements. PART VII, COLUMN B, HOURS PER WEEK Management of The Link and other programs as well as fundraising. PART VII, COLUMN B, HOURS PER WEEK Fill in for President when she is unavailable. PART VII, COLUMN B, HOURS PER WEEK Management of The Link and other operational programs. PART IX, LINE 11g Administrative support for programs PART XI, LINE 9 In 2024, the organization purchased land and a building. false false true false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false TAX GENIE AND ASSOCIATES N 200000 CASH TRANSACTIONS