Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 45-2643886

A WIDER BRIDGE

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10018

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of A WIDER BRIDGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,144,565$1,132,212$12,353$755,878$71,982$683,896
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,115,531
Program service revenue
$35,782
Investment income
$1,032
Net income from fundraising events
-$7,780
Other revenue
-$7,780

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$153,033
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$175,000
Other salaries and wages
$272,301
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$508,403
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$59,648
Travel
$41,271
Program services (functional)
$738,648
Management and general (functional)
$284,394
Fundraising (functional)
$109,170

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$736,510
Total assets, end of year
$755,878
Total liabilities, end of year
$71,982
Net assets, end of year
$683,896
Net assets without donor restrictions
$265,694
Net assets with donor restrictions
$418,202
Gross receipts
$1,155,190
Employees
5
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2011
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ETHAN FELSONED (Thru 2/25)
Officer
40$175,000$7,529
BRUCE MAXWELLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SETH SCHERMERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALAN SCHWARTZACT. TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
SAM LAUTERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDY AUSTINCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
CINDY BROWNSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHARON WILKESASST. TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
DANIEL HERNANDEZVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
ANDREA BETH DAMSKYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANK NOVEMBERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GABRIEL QUINTODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NATE LOONEYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RON LEZELLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JUDY GOLDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DANIEL WEINDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIANNA TITONEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
KAIA FERARIDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURIE OSHERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1441 BROADWAY SUITE 6149, NEW YORK, NY 10018-1851
In care of
% ARTHUR SLEPIAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
2559 DIAMOND STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94131
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ALAN SCHWARTZ, 2912 DIAMOND STREET 348, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941313208
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Arthur Slepian, 2559 Diamond Street, San Francisco CA 94131
Signed the 990
ALAN SCHWARTZ, ACTING TREASURER
Phone
(866) 288-5774
Return prepared by
DORAN & ASSOCIATES

Mission

A Wider Bridge mobilizes the LGBTQ community to fight antisemitism and support Israel and its LGBTQ community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Community Engagement - A Wider Bridge stands up for our values by creating and defending inclusive spaces where all of our identities are welcomed. We lead proactive campaigns such as Queers Against Antisemitism to mobilize our alum, stakeholders, and grassroots activists. Together they fight bias against the Jewish, LGBTQ, and other communities facing discrimination. AWB campaigns also broaden support for Israel and its LGBTQ community. These approaches engage our existing network and potential activists through programs, social media, and other mechanisms. A Wider Bridge produces an online program series showcasing Jewish, Israeli, and LGBTQ culture through films, literature, and food.
    Expenses $399,654 · grants $8,000 · revenue $16,566
  • Missions - A Wider Bridge helps educate North American LGBTQ leaders through in-person and virtual missions to Israel and by bringing Israeli LGBTQ leaders to North America. Mission participants are drawn from elected office, media, business, nonprofit management, and faith leadership. They experience the country's history, politics, conflict, and values as a Jewish and democratic state, and to understand the ongoing progress of the Israeli LGBTQ community and its struggles for equality. These missions also provide an opportunity for LGBTQ Americans and Israelis to find shared experiences with each other.
    Expenses $200,294 · grants $6,333 · revenue $19,216
  • Impact Grants - A Wider Bridge'simpact grant program provides much-needed resources to NGOs in Israel that amplify activist voices on the ground, advancing LGBTQ life across Israel. A Wider Bridge serves as the diaspora's organized effort to advance LGBTQ rights and community in Israel. These programs reach tens of thousands of individuals, from Israel's largest cities to the periphery, touching the diverse Arab, Ethiopian, Mizrahi, and Orthodox communities.
    Expenses $138,700 · grants $138,700

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2643886
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$755,878
Income (IRS master file)
$1,155,190

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$1,184,557$1,473,054$736,510IRS
990December 2022$1,666,089$1,755,943$1,165,790IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Arthur Slepian
December 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about A WIDER BRIDGE

What is the EIN of A WIDER BRIDGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of A WIDER BRIDGE is 45-2643886.
Is A WIDER BRIDGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to A WIDER BRIDGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does A WIDER BRIDGE 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 A WIDER BRIDGE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did A WIDER BRIDGE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of A WIDER BRIDGE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALAN SCHWARTZ.
Who are the officers and directors of A WIDER BRIDGE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $175,000 (ETHAN FELSON, ED (Thru 2/25)).
How much revenue does A WIDER BRIDGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,144,565, expenses of $1,132,212 and total assets of $755,878 at year end.

Other nonprofits in NEW YORK

All nonprofits in NEW YORK · New York · Civil rights, social action and advocacy