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Nonprofit · EIN 46-5757436

LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION

Also known as LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY

Tax-exempt · VALDOSTA, GA 31605

Financials

$515K$478K2023$434K$415K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$433,579$415,277$18,302$729,590$0$729,590
December 31, 2023990$514,846$478,398$36,448$711,288$0$711,288
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$433,515
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$64
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$39,009
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$43,080
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,225
Occupancy
$23,590
Travel
$120
Depreciation
$14,566
Program services (functional)
$321,603
Management and general (functional)
$93,674

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$711,288
Total assets, end of year
$729,590
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$729,590
Land, buildings and equipment
$494,090
Gross unrelated business income
$64
Gross receipts
$433,579
Employees
7
Volunteers
35
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
GA

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 / weekCompensation
Darcy GunterExecutive Director
Trustee or director
48$7,505
Edward GunterPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Maureen P CollinsDirector of Business Administration
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Rosalind NealSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Mike MobleyVoting Board Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Steven MansellVice President
Trustee or director
5$0
Tia HeardCommunity Liason
Trustee or director
5$0
Scott DowseVoting Board Member
Trustee or director
20$0
Denise McMantsVoiting Board Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Bill MarshVoiting Board Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Mimi WetheringtonNon Voiting Board Member
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Darcy GunterDirector of Adult and Childre
Trustee or director
48$6,930
Scott DowseVoting Board Member
Trustee or director
10$0
Henderica RobinsonCommunity Liason
Trustee or director
10$0
Bill MarshNon Voting Board Member
Trustee or director
10$0
Denise McMCantsNon Voting Board Member
Trustee or director
10$0
Steven MansellVoting Board Member
Trustee or director
10$0
Mike MobleyVoting Board Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Edward GunterPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Maureen P CollinsDirector of Business Administ
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Rosalind NealSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3931 IVEY RD, VALDOSTA, GA 31605-6301
In care of
% EDWARD GUNTER
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
9302 Davidson Rd PMB 175, Moody AFB GA 31699
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Edward Gunter, 3931 Ivey Road, Valdosta, GA 31605
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Edward Gunter, 9302 Davidson Rd PMB 175, Moody AFB 31699, GB
Signed the 990
EDWARD GUNTER, President
Phone
(229) 234-7427
Return prepared by
Maureen P Collins CPA

Mission

Building bridges in faith which allow us to educate people about resources and solutions that meet their needs and help them thrive in every aspect of life.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Donations received from Walmart. These are returned ,damaged and not able to be sold. A portion of these are used by the organization ( paper products, cleaning supplies, office supplies) A large number of these are given to our clients ( clothing, household items, school supples, hygiene items, small appliances, household good etc). A protion of these are shared in the community with other non profis in the area and local school systems. Donations of used clothing received from individuals are distributed out in the community. Leftover food from Chick Fila is picked up and given out to clients and others in the community. Leftover Bread is picked up weekly from Panera Bread and donated to clients and others in the community. Leftover Food from Cheddars is picked up and donated to clients and others in the community Leftover food from Olive Garden is picked up and donated to clients and to others in the community.
    Expenses $270,413
  • Grocery Program: The majority of the people we serve are food insecure. We realize that people are not able to work toward moving their life ahead when they are hunger. Each individual who takes a class in our center (focusing on moving their life forward) receives a to go meal. These meals are generous in portion to feed several members of the family. At other events we have such as our Summer Reading Program, Vacation Bible School in the Park, Easter Egg Hunt , Birthday Party for Jesus etc we provide a meal to all attendes and their families. We also have a senior lunch line each Friday. This is a drive through line where each person gets a hot meal, another meal for the next day and a bag of healthy snacks for the next week. We also provide meals or snacks in our classes.
    Expenses $32,286
  • Education classes. We offer a variety of classes to our clients to assist them with moving their life forward. We offer classes on financial literacy, parenting , work skills, safety in the home. We officer mental health classes, CPR, healthy cooking and eating as well as classes to improve and develope employment skills
    Expenses $3,747
  • other program services descriped on schedule
    Expenses $15,157

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
46-5757436
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
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$729,590
Income (IRS master file)
$433,579

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$433,579$415,277$729,590XML
990December 2023$514,846$478,398$711,288XML
990December 2022$614,840$344,251$676,230IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Edward Gunter
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 46-5757436).

Questions about LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION

What is the EIN of LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION is 46-5757436.
Is LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION 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 LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION 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 LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION 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 LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Edward Gunter.
Who are the officers and directors of LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $7,505 (Darcy Gunter, Executive Director).
How much revenue does LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $433,579, expenses of $415,277 and total assets of $729,590 at year end.

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