2026-02-19T09:31:26-07:00 2025-12-31 394275818 Swift Philanthropy PO Box 55 Tangerine FL 32777 990 2025-01-01 933945882 BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION BUIL 6173078294 30 Davison Street Hyde Park MA 02136 Keith Lezama President 6173078294 2026-02-17 1 Melanie Swift Guin MNM P01464601 3212367292 2026-02-17 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Keith Lezama 30 Davison Street Hyde Park MA 02136 232731 0 X X 2024 MA Building Bridges Education (BBE) is a non-profit organization at the forefront of creating transformative, high-impact programming. BBE is committed to equity-driven initiatives that empower students to embark on journeys of self-discovery, academic exploration, and college and career readiness. BBE's programs are designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, awareness, and access they need to see a future they may have not imagined and prepare them for fulfilling professional lives. 2 1 1 25 0 0 116922 151900 16658 80831 0 0 0 0 133580 232731 1500 6990 0 0 5137 72982 0 0 10170 58369 154743 65006 234715 68574 -1984 59929 58555 0 610 59929 57945 Building Bridges Education (BBE) is a non-profit organization at the forefront of creating transformative, high-impact programming. BBE is committed to equity-driven initiatives that empower students to embark on journeys of self-discovery, academic exploration, and college and career readiness. BBE's programs are designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, awareness, and access they need to see a future they may have not imagined and prepare them for fulfilling professional lives. 0 0 163412 6990 41324 The Building Bridges HBCU Program stands as the largest HBCU event in Massachusetts hosting over 1,500 students annually, along with more than 300 educators. In the past two years, the program has partnered with over 20 HBCUs, providing resources and opportunities for high school students, educators, and families. To date, the program has helped secure over $6 million in scholarships and provided over 300 on-the-spot college acceptances for high school seniors in Massachusetts. The Building Bridges HBCU Program continues to make a significant impact in shaping the future of higher education for students and families across Massachusetts. 6000 0 0 The College Proven Program is a research-driven model designed to advance postsecondary access and success for historically underserved students. Grounded in evidence that early, structured college-access programming significantly improves long-term outcomes, our approach ensures students do not simply become college-ready - they become college-proven. Core initiatives include Discover U, the Building Bridges Going Live Series, Pathways to Success college coaching, and the College-Proven Summer Institute, which provides rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn free college credit. 43813 0 9566 The HBCU Summit stands as a beacon of collaboration and innovation, bringing together educators and leaders from across secondary and higher education. This event will offer a rich platform to delve into evolving trends and share promising practices within the higher education community and beyond. 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