2026-08-07T07:32:28-05:00 2025-12-31 251638525 GROSSMAN YANAK & FORD LLP 444 LIBERTY AVENUE SUITE 500 PITTSBURGH PA 15222 990 2025-01-01 821916042 BRIDGES TO BURKINA INC BRID 4123672709 PO BOX 142 WILDWOOD PA 15091 ROGER S MARTON TREASURER 4123672709 2026-07-15 1 RICHARD E DYNOSKE P00095538 4123389300 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ROGER S MARTON PO BOX 142 WILDWOOD PA 15091 230170 0 X BRIDGESTOBURKINA.ORG X 2018 PA THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE PROVISION OF ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH RELIGION IN BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO SUPPORT, IN PARTICULAR, THE MEANS AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS FOR EDUCATION IN BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AND ORPHANS WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF RELIGION, NATIONALITY, AND PUBLIC OPINION APART FROM ANY CONSIDERATION OF RACE, GENDER, BELIEF AND POLITICAL OPINION, THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOLS AND A CRAFT LEARNING CERTAIN SUCH AS SEWING, CARPENTRY, FARMING AND A MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE MINIMUM CARE OF STUDENTS AND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THEIR EXPENSE. 6 6 0 0 0 0 115039 217461 3510 7974 114 4263 1655 472 120318 230170 0 0 0 0 21105 25217 4983 1122 1122 56832 76999 82920 103338 37398 126832 299103 428540 1110 3715 297993 424825 X THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE PROVISION OF ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH RELIGION IN BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO SUPPORT, IN PARTICULAR, THE MEANS AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS FOR EDUCATION IN BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AND ORPHANS WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF RELIGION, NATIONALITY, AND PUBLIC OPINION APART FROM ANY CONSIDERATION OF RACE, GENDER, BELIEF AND POLITICAL OPINION, THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOLS AND A CRAFT LEARNING CENTER SUCH AS SEWING, CARPENTRY, FARMING AND A MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE MINIMUM CARE OF STUDENTS AND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THEIR EXPENSE. 1 0 59134 7974 THE SCHOOL THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FOR CHILDREN IS AT TANGHIN-DASSOURI, BURKINA FASO, CALLED THE "KOUKA MARY ACADEMY." BY LAW, EDUCATION IS FREE IN BURKINA FASO, BUT THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO GUARANTEE FREE PRIMARY EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH THE KOUKA MARY ACADEMY, DELIVERS QUALITY EDUCATION BY FOLLOWING THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM IN CORE SUBJECTS SUCH AS READING, WRITING, AND MATHEMATICS, WHILE ALSO OFFERING ENRICHED PROGRAMS INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY, ENGLISH, AND HANDS-ON GARDEN INITIATIVE THAT TEACHES AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK CARE, AND PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS. 5628 SUSTAINABLE FARMING PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM OPERATES IN A COUPLE OF VILLAGES IN THE BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES WATER SOURCING, AREA FENCING AND LABOR [AS NEEDED], SEEDS, FERTILIZER, TOOLS AND OTHER MATERIALS, AND HOUSING AND STORAGE FOR THE CROPS THAT ARE GROWN. THE WOMEN WILL SELL A PORTION OF THEIR HARVEST IN THE LOCAL MARKET. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOPE ALONG WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED IN AGRICULTURE. ONE PARTICULAR FOCUS IS ON INTENTIONALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE FLEEING INSURGENT-CONTROLLED AREAS. 2945 CARPENTRY PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2025 AND IS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND CONDUCTING A BUSINESS IN CARPENTRY. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN USED TO BUILD CHAIRS AND DESKS FOR THE ACADEMY. 1639 SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE WOMEN WITH 75% OF THE COST OF TWO LIVESTOCK ANIMALS [SUCH AS GOATS OR LAMBS], ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE AT A MINIMUM COST, AND TRAINING IN NOURISHING AND FEEDING THE ANIMALS. THE WOMEN WILL PROVIDE THE REMAINING 25% AS THEIR INVESTMENT SO AS TO HAVE A PERSONAL INTEREST AND RESPONSIBILITY IN THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM. THE WOMEN WILL NOURISH AND FEED THE ANIMALS FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS AND THEN SELL THEM WHEN THE MARKET VALUE IS PROFITABLE. THE ORGANIZATION'S ORIGINAL INVESTMENT PLUS 5% OF THE PROFIT WILL BE RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION. 445 LIVING ABOVE THE DIRT - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES OBTAIN CONCRETE FLOORING IN THEIR HOMES FOR BETTER HEALTH AND TO HELP BUILD THEIR SELF-ESTEEM. THE PARASITIC INSECT, NAME "BOUGLEE" IN THE NATIVE LANGUAGE, LIVES IN THE DIRT AND FEEDS ON LIVE FLESH. SLEEPING ON THE DIRT FLOOR OF THEIR MUD BRICK HOMES, THE PEOPLE ARE REGULARLY SUBJECTED TO THE INSECTS BORING INTO THEIR SKIN, CAUSING BOTH PAIN AND INFECTION AND REQUIRING FREQUENT TRIPS TO THE HOSPITAL. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CEMENT AND THE VILLAGE PEOPLE PROVIDE THE SAND AND GRAVEL NEEDED TO CREATE A STRONG CONCRETE MIX. THEY ALSO PROVIDE ALL THE LABOR FOR MIXING AND POURING THE CONCRETE. 2084 69791 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 UV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 PA X ROGER S MARTON 4123672709 1845 DOLPHIN DRIVE ALLISON PARK PA 15101 X MICHELINE OUEDRAOGO FOUNDER/DIRECTOR 25.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT SMOUSE ACTING PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT 4.00 X 0 0 0 CRAIG LINNER DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY DORN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANN MATEY SECRETARY 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROGER S MARTON TREASURER 8.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 217461 217461 TUITION INCOME 900099 7974 7974 7974 4263 4263 OTHER INCOME 900099 472 472 472 230170 7974 0 4735 X 25217 25217 3159 3159 1122 1122 16766 2941 13825 3456 3456 1269 1269 8497 8497 9375 9375 665 665 SUSTAINABLE FARMING 5628 5628 STUDENT FOOD AND MEALS 5451 5451 TRANSPORATATION, MEDICA 3680 3680 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING CO 3527 3527 15526 12703 2823 103338 69791 32425 1122 41427 132261 20141 0 318222 21943 237535 296279 299103 428540 800 0 310 3715 1110 3715 X 297993 374385 0 50440 297993 424825 299103 428540 126832 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 19898 165446 68330 115039 217461 586174 19898 165446 68330 115039 217461 586174 586174 1072 114 4263 5449 1655 472 2127 593750 14235 0.98720 0.99270 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 118575 118575 144314 10641 133673 53897 10440 43457 1436 862 574 296279 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 3715 3715 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 18 PROGRAM SERVICES SCHOOL, FARMING, CARPENTRY, LIVESTOCK, AND HOUSING MATERIALS 69791 0 18 0 0 0 18 69791 0 69791 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 3: ACCRUAL METHOD SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN E: $59,134 - THE SCHOOL THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FOR CHILDREN IS AT TANGHIN-DASSOURI, BURKINA FASO, CALLED THE "KOUKA MARY ACADEMY." BY LAW, EDUCATION IS FREE IN BURKINA FASO, BUT THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO GUARANTEE FREE PRIMARY EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH THE KOUKA MARY ACADEMY, DELIVERS QUALITY EDUCATION BY FOLLOWING THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM IN CORE SUBJECTS SUCH AS READING, WRITING, AND MATHEMATICS, WHILE ALSO OFFERING ENRICHED PROGRAMS INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY, ENGLISH, AND HANDS-ON GARDEN INITIATIVE THAT TEACHES AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK CARE, AND PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS. $5,628 - SUSTAINABLE FARMING PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM OPERATES IN A COUPLE OF VILLAGES IN THE BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES WATER SOURCING, AREA FENCING AND LABOR [AS NEEDED], SEEDS, FERTILIZER, TOOLS AND OTHER MATERIALS, AND HOUSING AND STORAGE FOR THE CROPS THAT ARE GROWN. THE WOMEN WILL SELL A PORTION OF THEIR HARVEST IN THE LOCAL MARKET. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOPE ALONG WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED IN AGRICULTURE. ONE PARTICULAR FOCUS IS ON INTENTIONALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE FLEEING INSURGENT-CONTROLLED AREAS. $2,945 - CARPENTRY PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2025 AND IS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND CONDUCTING A BUSINESS IN CARPENTRY. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN USED TO BUILD CHAIRS AND DESKS FOR THE ACADEMY. $1,639 - SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE WOMEN WITH 75% OF THE COST OF TWO LIVESTOCK ANIMALS [SUCH AS GOATS OR LAMBS], ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE AT A MINIMUM COST, AND TRAINING IN NOURISHING AND FEEDING THE ANIMALS. THE WOMEN WILL PROVIDE THE REMAINING 25% AS THEIR INVESTMENT SO AS TO HAVE A PERSONAL INTEREST AND RESPONSIBILITY IN THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM. THE WOMEN WILL NOURISH AND FEED THE ANIMALS FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS AND THEN SELL THEM WHEN THE MARKET VALUE IS PROFITABLE. THE ORGANIZATION'S ORIGINAL INVESTMENT PLUS 5% OF THE PROFIT WILL BE RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION. $445 - LIVING ABOVE THE DIRT - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES OBTAIN CONCRETE FLOORING IN THEIR HOMES FOR BETTER HEALTH AND TO HELP BUILD THEIR SELF-ESTEEM. THE PARASITIC INSECT, NAME "BOUGLEE" IN THE NATIVE LANGUAGE, LIVES IN THE DIRT AND FEEDS ON LIVE FLESH. SLEEPING ON THE DIRT FLOOR OF THEIR MUD BRICK HOMES, THE PEOPLE ARE REGULARLY SUBJECTED TO THE INSECTS BORING INTO THEIR SKIN, CAUSING BOTH PAIN AND INFECTION AND REQUIRING FREQUENT TRIPS TO THE HOSPITAL. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CEMENT AND THE VILLAGE PEOPLE PROVIDE THE SAND AND GRAVEL NEEDED TO CREATE A STRONG CONCRETE MIX. THEY ALSO PROVIDE ALL THE LABOR FOR MIXING AND POURING THE CONCRETE. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 INTEGRATED AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK FARMING PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM OPERATES IN A COUPLE OF VILLAGES IN THE BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES WATER SOURCING, AREA FENCING AND LABOR [AS NEEDED], SEEDS, FERTILIZER, TOOLS AND OTHER MATERIALS, AND HOUSING AND STORAGE FOR THE CROPS THAT ARE GROWN. THE WOMEN WILL SELL A PORTION OF THEIR HARVEST IN THE LOCAL MARKET. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOPE ALONG WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED IN AGRICULTURE. ONE PARTICULAR FOCUS IS ON INTENTIONALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE FLEEING INSURGENT-CONTROLLED AREAS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTANT FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,941. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,941. PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 13,825. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,825. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E SECURITY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,176. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,176. CARPENTRY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,945. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,945. STUDENT UNIFORMS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,200. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,200. DONATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,773. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,773. LIVESTOCK COSTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,639. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,639. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,388. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,388. STATE REGISTRATION FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,050. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,050. BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT REPAIRS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 910. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 910. SUPPLY COSTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 445. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 445.