2025-11-21T13:16:57Z 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 825445077 BUILDING BRIDGES INC BUIL 3313339281 PO BOX 128435 Nashville TN 37212 Shyretha Brown President/Executive Director 3313339281 2025-11-21 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X https://www.iambbinc.com/ X X Nonprofit 65857 X 52077 13660 120 65857 0 0 42853 11600 515 520 36301 91789 -25932 37211 -1658 9621 X 37211 2202 7419 37211 9621 5217 37211 4404 STEM education and access to STEM programs STEM Programs serving 2609 youth (annual) during in-school, after-school, summer camps, and community outreach events (39 STEM Programs and 8 STEM Outreach events) 7097 Robotics equipment serving over 60 middle school students (30 robotic hands providing education in neuroscience, AI, coding) 12250 19347 Shyretha Brown President/Executive Director 40.00 29000 0 0 Yulissa Luna College Intern 10.00 1680 Kunashe Rwizi College Intern 10.00 1680 Kenyanna Brown Program Coordinator 12.00 2520 Geraldine Smrcina Treasurer/Accountant 15.00 878 TaAqua Campbell Vice-President/Volunteer Manager 5.00 89 Zara Ameli College Intern 10.00 3600 Carla Gibss Grant Writing Support 5.00 220 false false false false false false false false false S and G Bookkeeping 153 Selwyn Lane Buffalo Grove IL 60089 7734130257 false false false false false false false false false false false false NONE 0 NONE 0 true X 0 3629 68602 52077 124308 13660 13660 0 0 3629 68602 65737 137968 0 0 0 137968 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120 120 0 0 3629 68602 65857 138088 X 0.99910 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 Part III, Line 12 Credit card rewards ($120) Part I, Line 16 Social media marketing ($294), bank fees ($280), office supplies ($7641), conferences/travel ($6351), vehicle expenses ($877), program expenses ($19347), team celebration events ($936), interest paid ($575) Part I, Line 20 Adjustment made to Statement of Financial Position as of 1/1/24 due to accounting cleanup engagement. Adjustment also made for liabilities as of 12/31/24 to reconcile to net assets Part I, Line 8 Credit Card Rewards ($120) Part II, Line 24 Accounts receivable as of 12/31/24 Part II, Line 26 Outstanding credit card bill ($3,895) and payroll liabilities ($1,322) Building Bridges, Inc. respectfully submits this reasonable cause explanation for the late filing of its Form 990-EZ. During the filing period, the organization experienced several unforeseen circumstances that directly impacted its ability to complete the return on time. First, the organizations Executive Director, Dr. Shyretha Brown, was involved in a car accident that required an extended period of health and concussion recovery. This significantly limited her ability to oversee financial reconciliation, coordinate with accounting support, and complete the regulatory requirements necessary for filing. Second, Building Bridges, Inc. initiated a search for a new accountant. A new accountant was hired; however, after review, it became clear that the financials provided were not trustworthy or fully reconciled. This required the organization to discontinue that engagement and begin a second search for a qualified accountant to ensure accuracy and compliance. Building Bridges, Inc. has since secured new accounting support, completed a detailed financial review, and implemented additional financial oversight procedures to prevent future delays. The organization has acted in good faith at all times and is committed to maintaining full compliance with IRS filing requirements. We respectfully request that this reasonable cause be accepted.