Nonprofit · EIN 20-3530425
BRIDGES OF HOPE
Also known as SCHWIESOW JOEL
Tax-exempt · RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $246,505 | $174,974 | $71,531 | $351,990 | $0 | $351,990 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $244,477 | $154,493 | $89,984 | $280,459 | $0 | $280,459 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $170,607 | $132,798 | $37,809 | $190,475 | $0 | $190,475 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $237,054
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $9,451
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $131,178
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,506
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,581
- Depreciation
- $542
- Program services (functional)
- $155,190
- Management and general (functional)
- $19,480
- Fundraising (functional)
- $304
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $280,459
- Total assets, end of year
- $351,990
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $351,990
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $351,990
- Gross receipts
- $246,505
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- SD
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN DIGLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DONOVAN BROBERG | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA HART | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| JOEL SCHWIESOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE DIGLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| CATHY CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| MARK MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BEAU BENDIGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK HEIBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CONNIE DIEDRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| YANGA WALZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE AHRLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSS SALAMUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULZ NEILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN DIGLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DONOVAN BROBERG | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA HART | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| JOEL SCHWIESOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE DIGLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| CATHY CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARK MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BEAU BENDIGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK HEIBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CONNIE DIEDRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| YANGA WALZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE AHRLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSS SALAMUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN DIGLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DONOVAN BROBERG | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE DIGLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 36 | $0 |
| JOEL SCHWIESOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| YANGA WALZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LEE AHRLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSS SALAMUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CONNIE DIEDRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVAN GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOLLY GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 912 SAINT ANDREW ST, RAPID CITY, SD 57701-4528
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MARTIN DIGLER, 6406 MUIRFIELD DR, RAPID CITY, SD 57702
- Signed the 990
- JOEL SCHWIESOW, TREASURER
- Phone
- (605) 381-3823
- Website
- BRIDGESOFHOPEWESTAFRICA.COM
- Return prepared by
- KETEL THORSTENSON LLP
Mission
BRIDGES OF HOPE EXISTS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND DISCIPLE LIBERIANS TO WORSHIP AND GLORIFY GOD, EMPOWERING THEM TO LIVE CHRIST- CENTERED LIVES AND TO ACHIEVE FOR THEMSELVES A REASONABLE LIVING. WE WILL DO THIS THROUGH A BIBLE-TEACHING CHURCH, QUALITY EDUCATION, QUALITY HEALTHCARE, INSTRUCTION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE. THE PURPOSE OF THESE INITIATIVES IS TO PROMOTE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW EVIDENCED BY A LIFESTYLE OF CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, STEWARDSHIP, SERVICE, AND JOYFUL WORSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- BRIDGES OF HOPE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF HOPE VILLAGE IN RURAL LIBERIA WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE SCHOOL CONTINUES TO GRADUATE APPROXIMATELY 12-16 STUDENTS PER YEAR. THESE STUDENTS PASS THE WEST AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATES (HIGH SCHOOL) EQUIVALENCY EXAM. FOR 2025, WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL VIA SALARIES TO TEACHERS, AND REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SCHOOL AND TEACHER HOMES. IN 2025, BRIDGES OF HOPE COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY TOILETS FOR STUDENTS AT HOPE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY. WE FORMED A COMMITTEE FOCUSED ON WHAT WILL BE REQUIRED TO OPEN A CLINIC. FUNDRAISING FOR THIS PURPOSE IS UNDERWAY BUT PROVES TO BE SLOW GOING AS THE MAJORITY OF OUR DONORS ARE COMMITTED TO EDUCATING CHILDREN. BRIDGES OF HOPE DOES SUPPORT HOPE VILLAGE IN RURAL LIBERIA WITH MEDICAL MISSION TRIPS. THE NEXT TRIP WILL BE IN MARCH OF 2026. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT 25 MEDICALLY SKILLED VOLUNTEERS WILL PARTICIPATE.Expenses $155,190 · grants $131,178
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3530425
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $351,990
- Income (IRS master file)
- $246,505
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $246,505 | $174,974 | $351,990 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $244,477 | $154,493 | $280,459 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $170,607 | $132,798 | $190,475 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $123,501 | $169,820 | $140,629 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 20-3530425).
Questions about BRIDGES OF HOPE
- What is the EIN of BRIDGES OF HOPE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGES OF HOPE is 20-3530425.
- Is BRIDGES OF HOPE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to BRIDGES OF HOPE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGES OF HOPE 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 OF HOPE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRIDGES OF HOPE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRIDGES OF HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MARTIN DIGLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGES OF HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRIDGES OF HOPE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $246,505, expenses of $174,974 and total assets of $351,990 at year end.
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