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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4869727

BRIDGE BUILDERS INC

Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53209

Financials

$671K$354K2023$693K$601K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIDGE BUILDERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$692,992$601,068$91,924$999,947$2,952$996,995
December 31, 2023990$670,685$353,828$316,857$920,402$15,330$905,072
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$459,188
Program service revenue
$233,798
Investment income
$6
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$18,620
Occupancy
$45,950
Depreciation
$17,307
Program services (functional)
$475,027
Management and general (functional)
$109,702
Fundraising (functional)
$16,339

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$920,402
Total assets, end of year
$999,947
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,952
Net assets, end of year
$996,995
Land, buildings and equipment
$431,966
Net assets without donor restrictions
$996,995
Gross receipts
$692,992
Employees
0
Volunteers
387
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
WI

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
KURT OWENSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
NIYA BEALINSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAN BAKERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JERRY GAINERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM GEHLTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LAURYN DECKDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ROSANNA ZEPECKIDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CARL BROWNDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC GOLDSCHMIDTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
WESLEY MCKENZIEFormer Director
Former
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KURT OWENSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
NIYA BEALINSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAN BAKERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JERRY GAINERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM GEHLTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LAURYN DECKDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ROSANNA ZEPECKIDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CARL BROWNDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
WESLEY MCKENZIEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC GOLDSCHMIDTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4621 N 40TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-5809
In care of
% KURT OWENS
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
4972 North 37th Street, Milwaukee WI 53209
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Kurt Owens, 4642 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Niya Bealin, 4972 North 37th Street, Milwaukee WI 53209
Signed the 990
KURT OWENS, Executive Director
Phone
(262) 372-1564
Return prepared by
CFO Unlimited LLC

Mission

To inspire Inner-city innovation that will holistically transform neighborhoods one block at a time.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Reclaim the Block - Bridge Builders purchased, rehabilitated, and sold two homes in our neighborhood, which is economically distressed. Six other homes were in the process of being rehabilitated for sale at the end of the year. We also provide miscellaneous home renovations to current home owners in our neighborhood.
    Expenses $383,521 · revenue $226,798
  • Lighthouses - Lighthouses are homes we own within our neighborhood that are rented at a reduced rate to people committed to Bridge Builders mission. Lighthouses exist to a create consistent, caring presence within our neighborhood. They serve as anchor homes where residents build relationships, foster trust, and help strengthen the sense of community. Lighthouse residents focus on relationship-building and community development through neighborhood gatherings, connecting neighbors to resources and opportunities, supporting youth engagement, and helping with neighborhood cleanups, beautification, and outreach events. At the end of 2024, we had 2 active Lighthouses with plans to open another in 2025.
    Expenses $63,150 · revenue $7,000
  • Serve Days - Bridge Builders brought volunteers into the neighborhood to serve our neighbors by doing landscaping and minor home repairs. We hosted 7 Serve Days in 2024.
    Expenses $22,896
  • Community Meetings - Bridge Builders hosts community meetings in order to support the community. We held 1 community meeting in 2024.
    Expenses $5,460

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
81-4869727
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
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$999,947
Income (IRS master file)
$692,992

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$692,992$601,068$999,947XML
990December 2023$670,685$353,828$920,402XML
990December 2022$409,618$294,195$564,988IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Niya Bealin
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 81-4869727).

Questions about BRIDGE BUILDERS INC

What is the EIN of BRIDGE BUILDERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGE BUILDERS INC is 81-4869727.
Is BRIDGE BUILDERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to BRIDGE BUILDERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIDGE BUILDERS INC 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 BRIDGE BUILDERS INC 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 BUILDERS INC 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 BUILDERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Kurt Owens.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGE BUILDERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BRIDGE BUILDERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $692,992, expenses of $601,068 and total assets of $999,947 at year end.

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