2025-11-10T09:11:45-06:00 2024-12-31 742052353 SEIDEL SCHROEDER 2707 SOUTH MARKET BRENHAM TX 77833 990 2024-01-01 463137597 BRIDGE MINISTRY OF BURTON TEXAS BRID 9793373370 PO BOX 68 BURTON TX 77835 DR CYNTHIA A CARTER-HORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9793373370 2025-10-24 1 0 MICHELE KWIATKOWSKI P00295085 9798366131 2025-10-24 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DR CYNTHIA A CARTER-HOR PO BOX 68 BURTON TX 77835 292995 0 X BURTONBRIDGEMINISTRY.ORG X 2013 TX MINISTER TO THE NEEDS OF THE GREATER COMMUNITY OF BURTON, TEXAS; PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS; AND ESTABLISH ADN MAINTAIN FACILITIES USEFUL TO ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS. 8 8 7 316 0 0 109393 132142 8817 6299 412 1321 120626 140225 239248 279987 14652 2801 0 0 53142 69310 0 0 5542 92649 88051 160443 160162 78805 119825 693829 787109 198401 171889 495428 615220 X NONE 0 0 33253 MANNA FOOD PANTRY: THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY, LAST YEAR WE DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 104,220 POUNDS OF FOOD TO THOSE WHO LIVE WITHIN THE BURTON I.S.D. GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. WE ALSO RECEIVED NONPERISHABLE DONATIONS FROM 4H, SCOUTS, SCHOOLS, VBS CLASSES AND PARTNER CHURCHES BUT DON'T NECESSARILY WEIGH THOSE DONATIONS AND THESE ADDITIONAL FOODS HELPED PROVIDE VARIETY AND DEPTH TO THIS NECESSARY MINISTRY. THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY WE ALSO INTRODUCE CLIENTS TO OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MAY ENRICH THEIR LIVES: BAGS OF EASY-TO-EAT FOODS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (65+), OUR TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY, MONTHLY APPOINTMENTS WITH A BENEFITS COUNSELOR THAT CAN HELP WITH AVAILABLE SOCIAL SERVICES, THE TEXAS WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM, AND THE TEXAS RAMP PROJECT. 15034 6299 PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE HOMEBOUND: THROUGH OUR SENIOR FELLOWSHIP AND MEAL PROGRAM, LAST YEAR WE DELIVERED 1,900 HOT MEALS AT NO CHARGE TO SENIOR CITIZENS, THE DISABLED AND HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS. AN ADDITIONAL 1,045 SENIOR CITIZENS JOINED US FOR FELLOWSHIP, GAMES AND BINGO IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER, WHERE THEY ARE ABLE TO DINE WITH US FOR A NOMINAL FEE. WE ALSO HOLD QUARTERLY PROGRAMS INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS ABOUT HOW TO AVOID SCAMS, LEARNING HOW TO NAVIGATE MEDICARE, AND PREPARING FOR END OF LIFE DECISIONS. CRAFTING ACTIVITIES HAVE INCLUDED PAINTING CLOTH TOTE BAGS, MAKING SUN CATCHERS OR VOTIVE CANDLES, BUILDING A CHARCUTERIE PLATTER OR MAKING HOLIDAY DECORATIONS. 63785 132232 THE CORNER SHOPPE -OUR THRIFT STORE ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, SHOES, HOME DECOR, FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES. WE CURATE THESE DONATIONS AND SELL THEM AT AFFORDABLE PRICES TO THE COMMUNITY. FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A DISASTER, WE PROVIDE THEM WITH FIVE PIECES OR FURNITURE OR APPLIANCES, BASED ON AVAILABILITY. HOWEVER, NOT EVERYTHING CAN BE SOLD. WE ALSO SHARE THESE DONATIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY.TO PEACEMAKERS SEWING GROUP, WE DONATE FABRIC FOR BABY AND COMFORT QUILTS. WE GIVE SUITCASES AND CLOTHING TO BLUEBONNET HAVEN, AND CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN COSTUMES TO CAMP FOR ALL. AREA ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS ARE GIVEN STAINED TOWELS AND SHEETS TO BE USED AS BEDDING.STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN SPEECH CLASS AT BLINN COLLEGE ARE PROVIDED JACKETS AS THEY DEVELOP THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. WE GIVE AWAY COATS DURING THE WINTER, AS WELL AS BUSINESS CLOTHING THAT IS SUITABLE FOR A JOB INTERVIEW OR A FUNERAL.MOTHERS WHO TAKE CLASSES AT THE BRENHAM PREGNANCY CENTER ARE GIVEN "MOMMY BUCKS" THAT CAN BE SPENT AT OUR THRIFT STORE, HELPING THESE YOUNG FAMILIES ACQUIRE MATERNITY WEAR, BABY CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS.THE BURTON I.S.D. NURSE IS PROVIDED WITH WHAT SHE NEEDS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN'S NEEDS ARE MET: ATHLETIC SHOES, UNDERGARMENTS FOR THE INCONTINENT, AND REPLACEMENT PANTS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. TEACHERS RECEIVE SCHOOL AND ART SUPPLIES FOR THEIR CLASSROOMS.CHILDREN WHO ATTEND OUR BURTON STORYTIME ALSO BENEFIT FROM YOUR DONATIONS. EACH CHILD IS OFFERED THEIR CHOICE OF A BOOK TO TAKE HOME AFTER SHARING BREAKFAST, UPLIFTING STORIES, AND PRAYERS. CRAFT PROJECTS ARE OFFERED BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF DONATIONS.SOME DONATIONS ALSO ARE REGIFTED TO HIGGINS BRANCH IN BRENHAM, THEREBY HELPING OUR NEIGHBORING NONPROFIT FAITH MISSION. 25197 2801 CHILDREN'S MINISTRY LAST YEAR WE DISTRIBUTED 562 BACKPACKS TO CHILDREN WHO WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE BURTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AS BEING FOOD INSECURE. EACH BACKPACK CONTAINED CHILD-FRIENDLY FOODS THAT WERE EASY TO OPEN AND CONSUME, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN COULD ACCESS NUTRITION EVEN WHEN OTHER SUPPORT SYSTEMS HAD FAILED. WE ALSO HOSTED BURTON STORYTIME AT LOCAL BUSINESSES, READING TO PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, GIVING THEM A BOOK TO TAKE HOME, AND SHARING CRAFT ACTIVITIES AND NUTRITIOUS SNACKS.HELPING HANDS OUR ALL-VOLUNTEER CREW HELPS WITH MINOR HOME REPAIRS, AS WELL AS THE INSTALLATION OF ACCESSIBILITY RAMPS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, THE DISABLED, AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE FREE SPACE HEATERS IN THE WINTER AND FREE BOX FANS IN THE SUMMER. WE ALSO CONNECT HOMEOWNERS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES THAT CAN HELP WITH WEATHERIZATION, ADDITIONAL HOME REPAIRS, OR ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY BILLS, MORTGAGES AND RENT. COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP EVENTS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER TOGETHER, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND CHERISH EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS. ANNUAL EVENTS INCLUDE A FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION, AND TOYS FOR TOTS (AT CHRISTMAS-TIME). 25197 2801 137269 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X DR CYNTHIA A CARTER-HORN 9793373370 PO BOX 68 BURTON TX 77835 X BARBARA DONNELLY PRESIDENT 15.00 X X 0 0 0 IVENUS GARCIA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BILL COMISKEY TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 MARCUS SNOWDEN VICE-PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CAROL GASKAMP BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 GARY ROTHERMEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRACY PATTERSON SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BERNEAKE GANTT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 132142 132142 SENIOR MINISTRIES 624210 6299 6299 6299 1321 1321 12996 3682 9314 9314 140237 9326 130911 130911 279987 138531 0 9314 2801 2801 25590 15354 5118 5118 38830 38830 4890 4042 424 424 1835 1835 1806 1806 3255 3255 16877 13776 3101 4179 4179 8648 8648 11466 9138 2328 FOOD & CATERING 27751 27751 SUPPLIES 5115 5115 CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES 3827 3827 MISC EXPENSES 3292 2002 1290 160162 137269 17351 5542 106128 142254 60491 81590 560565 0 527210 560565 0 2700 693829 787109 196398 168364 2003 3525 198401 171889 X 0 0 0 0 495428 615220 495428 615220 693829 787109 119825 -33 0 X 0 0 0 X 96691 161841 145747 109393 132142 645814 52016 69464 94163 112376 146536 474555 148707 231305 239910 221769 278678 1120369 0 0 0 1120369 31 8 79 412 1321 1851 31 8 79 412 1321 1851 148738 231313 239989 222181 279999 1122220 0.99840 0.99940 0.00160 0.00060 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 13087 13087 547478 547478 560565 PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 3525 3525 LOUSIANA HAYRIDE 9293 9293 3682 BEER & HYMN 3703 3703 12996 12996 3682 3682 9314 1 HOME REPAIRS AND UTILITIES 1767 COST HOME REPAIRS AND UTILITIES FANS/HEATER 1035 COST FANS/HEATER PART I, LINE 2: FOOD, RENT, UTILITY AND OTHER ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO QUALIFYING APPLICANTS WHO MEET LOW INCOME THRESHOLDS IN THE WASHINGTON COUNTY AREA. THE LOW INCOME THRESHOLD IS BASED ON NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AND THE ANNUAL INCOME FOR THE HOUSEHOLD (THRESHOLDS LISTED PUBLICLY AT BURTONBRIDGEMINISTRY.ORG/GET-HELP). THE MINISTRY WORKS WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS IN THE WASHINGTON COUNTY AREA TO MONITOR THE APPLICATIONS AND THE MINISTRIES WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE THE NEEDED ASSISTANCE FOR THE APPLICANTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE IRS FORM 990 IS PREPARED ANNUALLY BY A REPUTABLE ACCOUNTING FIRM FROM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE BRIDGE MINISTRY OF BURTON, TEXAS. UPON COMPLETION OF THE RETURN, IT IS INITIALLY REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. UPON COMPLETION OF THE REVIEW, ANY QUESTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS RELATED TO THE RETURN ARE OBTAINED AND DISCUSSED WITH THE ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR CLARIFICATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION HOLD ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN STORAGE AT ITS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AND ON COMPUTER FILES. ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES CHILDREN'S MINISTRY LAST YEAR WE DISTRIBUTED 562 BACKPACKS TO CHILDREN WHO WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE BURTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AS BEING FOOD INSECURE. EACH BACKPACK CONTAINED CHILD-FRIENDLY FOODS THAT WERE EASY TO OPEN AND CONSUME, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN COULD ACCESS NUTRITION EVEN WHEN OTHER SUPPORT SYSTEMS HAD FAILED. WE ALSO HOSTED BURTON STORYTIME AT LOCAL BUSINESSES, READING TO PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, GIVING THEM A BOOK TO TAKE HOME, AND SHARING CRAFT ACTIVITIES AND NUTRITIOUS SNACKS. HELPING HANDS OUR ALL-VOLUNTEER CREW HELPS WITH MINOR HOME REPAIRS, AS WELL AS THE INSTALLATION OF ACCESSIBILITY RAMPS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, THE DISABLED, AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE FREE SPACE HEATERS IN THE WINTER AND FREE BOX FANS IN THE SUMMER. WE ALSO CONNECT HOMEOWNERS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES THAT CAN HELP WITH WEATHERIZATION, ADDITIONAL HOME REPAIRS, OR ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY BILLS, MORTGAGES AND RENT. COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP EVENTS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER TOGETHER, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND CHERISH EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS. ANNUAL EVENTS INCLUDE A FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION, AND TOYS FOR TOTS (AT CHRISTMAS-TIME). FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES COMMUNITY- FELLOWSHIP EVENTS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER TOGETHER, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND CHERISH EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS. ANNUAL EVENTS INCLUDE A FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION, AND TOYS FOR TOTS AND ADVENT BUNDLES (AT CHRISTMAS-TIME). IN 2023, MORE THAN 300 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH THESE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES SENIOR CITIZENS (55+)- GATHER FOR FELLOWSHIP, GAMES AND MEALS EACH FRIDAY, EXCEPT ON HOLIDAY WEEKENDS. WE MEET AT ONE OF OUR PARTNER CHURCHES IN BURTON. VOLUNTEERS ALSO TAKE HOT MEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE DISABLED EVERY FRIDAY. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR DELIVERY AND THIS SERVICE IS LIMITED TO THE WESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY SERVICE AREA, INCLUDING TO THE HOMEBOUND IN THE GREENVINE AND ZIONSVILLE NEIGHBORHOODS.