Nonprofit · EIN 81-3589216
BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63113
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $314,082 | $172,594 | $141,488 | $356,287 | $6,773 | $349,514 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $316,526 | $200,314 | $116,212 | $212,403 | $4,310 | $208,093 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $307,462
- of which government grants
- $2,500
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6,620
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,616
- Other salaries and wages
- $42,962
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $117,727
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,220
- Occupancy
- $18,083
- Travel
- $4
- Depreciation
- $61
- Program services (functional)
- $110,619
- Management and general (functional)
- $38,242
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,733
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $212,403
- Total assets, end of year
- $356,287
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,773
- Net assets, end of year
- $349,514
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,228
- Publicly traded securities
- $232,415
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $75,479
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $274,035
- Gross receipts
- $314,082
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 37
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelli Braggs | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $67,616 |
| Debra Wiens | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Dianne Marshak | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Stephen Smith | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Elliott | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steele Stewart | Board Member Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Alan Freeman | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Maripat Gatter | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Garry Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Pete Woods | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Meghan Baker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Wessels | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelli Braggs | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $25,385 | $35,615 |
| Debra Wiens | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Schmalz | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelley Weber | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Elliott | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maripat Gatter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Meghan Baker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steele Stewart | Board Member Trustee or director | 35 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Wessels | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dianne Marshak | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4001 COTTAGE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63113-3203
- In care of
- % ROBIN BODA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sonia Deal, 4001 Cottage Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63113
- Signed the 990
- Sonia Deal, Executive Director
- Phone
- (314) 312-1383
- Website
- www.bridgeofhopestl.org
- Return prepared by
- The Charity CFO LLC
Mission
Transforming lives in the Ville through access to supportive services and efficacy.
Program accomplishments
- The Bridge program has provided services to individuals throughout the Ville neighborhood. 114+ unique individuals were enrolled in continuous case management services. The following social drivers of health have been addressed with individuals served: Identification & Documentation Assistance: 11 Financial Access & Management: 10 Nutrition & Health Insurance: 8 Housing Assistance/Day Shelter support: 57 Healthcare & Mental Health Support: 7 Substance Use Support: 8 Employment Support: 15 The program provided critical support to clients through targeted interventions: Documentation Assistance: Several clients received help obtaining birth certificates, IDs, and Social Security cards to access essential services and employment opportunities. Housing Assistance: Clients were assisted in applying for housing, including rooming houses and general housing applications. Two individuals were successfully connected to the Housing Authority. Healthcare and Mental Health Support: Clients were referred to mental health services, scheduled for medical appointments, and enrolled in Medicaid. This included personalized support for navigating healthcare systems. Substance Use Support: Three individuals were enrolled in drug rehabilitation programs. Employment Support: The program provided resume preparation, job application assistance, and referrals to job programs. Additionally, some clients were connected to employment opportunities. Additional Services: Clients were supported with phone acquisition, setting up banking accounts, and signing up for SNAP benefits to address immediate financial and nutritional needs. In addition to services such as documentation assistance, housing aid, healthcare and mental health support, substance use recovery, and employment support. This time included ensuring the shelter remained operational, safe, and welcoming for all clients. Activities involved supervising staff, addressing client concerns, managing resources, and overseeing shelter maintenance to provide a stable environment for those in need.Expenses $110,619
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (religious organization). 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 | Not 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
- 81-3589216
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Not required (religious organization)
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $356,287
- Income (IRS master file)
- $314,082
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $314,082 | $172,594 | $356,287 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $316,526 | $200,314 | $212,403 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $207,677 | $213,873 | $95,824 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 81-3589216).
Questions about BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES is 81-3589216.
- Is BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES file?
- Form Not required (religious organization).
- When is the next return of BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES 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 BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES 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 BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Sonia Deal.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,616 (Kelli Braggs, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $314,082, expenses of $172,594 and total assets of $356,287 at year end.
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