Nonprofit · EIN 03-0392581
BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS
Tax-exempt · PASADENA, CA 91104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $298,704 | $273,321 | $25,383 | $120,625 | $0 | $120,625 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $279,929 | $276,579 | $3,350 | $95,243 | $0 | $95,243 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $231,458 | $233,823 | -$2,365 | $91,893 | $0 | $91,893 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $298,704
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $72,276
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $78,300
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $21,406
- Program services (functional)
- $182,450
- Management and general (functional)
- $88,423
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,448
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $95,243
- Total assets, end of year
- $120,625
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $120,625
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $120,625
- Gross receipts
- $298,704
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall D Nelson | President Officer | 40 | $72,276 |
| Susan Watson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Alan Noble | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mary Sue Scheidler | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Terry Totten | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dave Rumph | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Tracy Totten | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall D Nelson | President Officer | 40 | $72,276 |
| Susan Watson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Alan Noble | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mary Sue Scheidler | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Terry Totten | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dave Rumph | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Tracy Totten | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall D Nelson | President Officer | 40 | $72,276 |
| Susan Watson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Alan Noble | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mary Sue Scheidler | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Terry Totten | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dave Rumph | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Tracy Totten | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2118 GARFIAS DR, PASADENA, CA 91104-1811
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Randall D Nelson, 2118 Garfias Dr, Pasadena, CA 91104
- Signed the 990
- Randall D Nelson, President
- Phone
- (626) 200-6156
- Website
- bridgestothenations.com
- Return prepared by
- Beeson Hoffman & Siddall Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 03-0392581 or by the name BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To provide bridges/links between Christians and Christian organizations around the world in order to equip mission groups and missionaries; to serve the poor and needy in Christian love; and to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world
Program accomplishments
- THAILAND PROJECTSBridges to the Nations partners with Thai based foundations for two childrens centers that provide after school and weekend education and an encouraging environment for children at risk. The after school program includes classes in piano, guitar, general music, art and life skills. The programs encourage the children to stay in school through secondary school, or to attend a vocational school. A scholarship program provides assistance for youth at risk to develop a vision for their future and gain the education needed to reach that goal and find employment.Additionally, a family center helps adults who want to improve and add job skills and change direction in life.Expenses $89,386 · revenue $96,556
- KENYA PROJECTSIn Kenya, Bridges to the Nations has worked with a community organization in the remote arid region of Turkana to address ongoing food insecurity and drought. A deep water well has been installed, powered by an extensive solar array. This provides water for a cooperative farm that serves the nomadic community. Additionally clean water is provided for the community. At times emergency food relief is required and provided for the nomadic communities in drought and famine situations. Additionally, Leadership seminars or resources are provided to a multi denominational pastors association in different locations throughout the district. 2 new projects were launched this year to support and equip remote Turkana villages schools with necessary teaching equipment and school uniforms for students who could not afford them. Also, the launch of the Turkana Frontier Missions Center that will be training and equipping Turkana missionary to So. Sudan and Ethiopia which borders NW Kenya.Expenses $50,699 · revenue $70,055
- LEADERSHIP, EQUIPPING AND CHURCH DEVELOPMENTBridges to the Nations works with churches to identify areas of need for growth and development and connects churches to needed resources. The resources take the form of seminars, conferences, and small group gatherings with a focus on leadership equipping, strategic planning, prayer events and joint events where churches cooperate to reach their communities to meet felt needs and share Gods love. This year also saw the launch of Everyone Thailand which is a multidenominational effort to share the Gospel message throughout the country to millions who have never heard.Expenses $42,365 · revenue $41,212
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 03-0392581
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $120,625
- Income (IRS master file)
- $298,704
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $298,704 | $273,321 | $120,625 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $279,929 | $276,579 | $95,243 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $231,458 | $233,823 | $91,893 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $237,666 | $275,261 | $94,258 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-0392581).
Questions about BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS
- What is the EIN of BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS is 03-0392581.
- Is BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names Randall D Nelson.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,276 (Randall D Nelson, President).
- How much revenue does BRIDGES TO THE NATIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $298,704, expenses of $273,321 and total assets of $120,625 at year end.
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