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Nonprofit · EIN 83-1339739

BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

Tax-exempt · PEARL, MS 39208

Financials

$155K$175K2023$224K$189K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$224,331$189,152$35,179$50,718$978$49,740
June 30, 2024990$155,461$175,272-$19,811$25,551$10,906$14,645
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$124,778
Program service revenue
$99,553
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$123,400
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$132,840
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,236
Travel
$1,964
Program services (functional)
$79,961
Management and general (functional)
$109,191

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$25,467
Total assets, end of year
$50,718
Total liabilities, end of year
$978
Net assets, end of year
$49,740
Gross receipts
$224,331
Employees
6
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
MS

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lauretha BellinderDirector of Program
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$67,082
Jadyn MackeyProgram Coordinator
Key employee
20$18,200
Linda Croff-PooleBoard Vice-President
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
10$6,195
Jamane WilliamsBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Brenda WattBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
William Mark MaysBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Mavis SeaberryBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Donnebra GrantBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Dierrah McInnisBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Ernie TurnerBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Leigh BradshawBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHANTA VILLANUEVAVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
WILLIAM MARK MAYSTREASURER
Officer
0$0
JAMANE WILLIAMSPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
BRENDA WATTSECRETARY
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
204 COUNTRY PLACE PKWY, PEARL, MS 39208-6688
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
508 FOREST GLEN LANE, Brandon MS 39047
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JAMANE WILLIAMS, 363 RIVER FOREST LANE, BRANDON, MS 39047
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
JAMANE WILLIAMS, 508 FOREST GLEN LANE, Brandon MS 39047
Signed the 990
Lauretha Bellinder, Director of Program
Phone
(601) 460-4107
Website
bbli.org

Mission

Bridge Builders Leadership Initiative (BBLI) develops strong character and emerging leaders through tuition-free leadership training, team-building, mentorship, and life skills development. We provide a safe, positive environment supported by trained volunteers, with transportation from school to our after-school programs to ensure consistent access and engagement.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BRIDGE KIDZ serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade, building strong character and future leaders through tuition-free leadership training, team-building activities, and life skills development. Our program provides a safe, positive environment supported by trained mentors and qualified volunteers, with transportation from school to our after-school sites to ensure access and consistency for all participants.
    Expenses $6,662 · revenue $16,599
  • BRIDGE BUILDERS is a tuition-free leadership development program for students in grades 6-12. We cultivate strong character and emerging leaders through leadership training, team-building, mentorship, and life skills development. The program offers a safe, supportive environment led by qualified volunteers and mentors, with transportation provided from school to our after-school sites to ensure consistent participation and engagement.
    Expenses $72,250 · revenue $81,904
  • I-Give Program supports the leadership journey of Bridge Builders student volunteers by awarding scholarships to those who demonstrate commitment, service, and personal growth through their involvement in the BRIDGE BUILDERS program. This initiative covers any costs associated with providing scholarships and helps remove financial barriers to further education or personal advancement, recognizing and investing in the future of our youth leaders.
    Expenses $1,049 · revenue $1,050

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-1339739
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2018
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$50,718
Income (IRS master file)
$224,331

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$224,331$189,152$50,718XML
990June 2024$155,461$175,272$25,551XML
990June 2023$164,426$163,246$42,454IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: JAMANE WILLIAMS
June 30, 2019≤ $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 83-1339739).

Questions about BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

What is the EIN of BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE is 83-1339739.
Is BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE 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 LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAMANE WILLIAMS.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,082 (Lauretha Bellinder, Director of Program).
How much revenue does BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $224,331, expenses of $189,152 and total assets of $50,718 at year end.

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