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Nonprofit · EIN 83-3372048

BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS INC

Also known as MINARET FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, TX 77407

Financials

$483K$320K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$483,180$320,439$162,741$178,711$0$178,711
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$482,214
of which government grants
$75,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$966
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$121,685
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$130,197
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,742
Occupancy
$30,752
Travel
$8,873
Program services (functional)
$202,728
Management and general (functional)
$83,808
Fundraising (functional)
$33,903

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,970
Total assets, end of year
$178,711
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$178,711
Gross unrelated business income
$966
Gross receipts
$483,180
Employees
8
Volunteers
47
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
TX

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
KEITH RUDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SHERIF ZAAFRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
STEVE ROSENCREANZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RENEE TEELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR WALEED BASYOUNIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
QAISAR IMAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ASHMA KHANANI-MOOSABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RIAZ SIDDIQIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
19902 SONTERRA LN, RICHMOND, TX 77407-1916
In care of
% MINARET FOUNDATION
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
19902 Sonterra Lane, Richmond TX 77407
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHARIQ GHANI, 19902 SONTERRA LN, RICHMOND, TX 77407
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Shariq Ghani, 19902 Sonterra Lane, Richmond TX 77407
Signed the 990
SHARIQ GHANI, DIRECTOR
Phone
(281) 401-9229
Return prepared by
JIMERSON TAX AND ACCOUNTING LLC

Mission

TO BRING FAITH COMMUNITIES TOGETHER TO CHANGE THE WORLD AROUND US THROUGH MULTI-FAITH AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.WE ARE A CONVENER OF THE DISAPORA OF FAITHFUL ACROSS HOUSTON, BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY MOVING BEYOND DIALOGUE TO COLLABORATE ON PROJECTS THAT CREATE TANGIBLE IMPACT.IN A TIME OF DEEP DIVISION, BRIDGES OFFERS A PROVEN ALTERNATIVE: WE CLOSE GAPS THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE DIALOGUE AND SERVICE, CONNECTING PEOPLE THROUGH CONVERSATIONS ON ISSUES THAT DIVIDE, THEN MOBILIZING THEM TO COLLABORATE ON SOLUTIONS. OUR WORK IS A TWO-FOLD APPROACH, CONNECT AND COLLABORATE, THAT PRODUCES MEASURABLE COMMUNITY IMPACT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SACRED BALLOTS IS A NON-PARTISAN PROGRAM FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING FAITH-BASED DEMOCRACY PROTECTION AND ENHANCING VOTER ACCESSIBILITY. THE INITIATIVE PARTNERED WITH COUNTY OFFICIALS TO ESTABLISH NEW FAITH CENTERS AS ACCESSIBLE POLLING LOCATIONS IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. A KEY FOCUS IS THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF POLL CHAPLAINS TO SERVE AS FRIENDLY, NON-PARTISAN PRESENCES AT THESE LOCATIONS TO ALLEVIATE ANXIETY FOR VOTERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING RELATED TO THE CREATION OF DEMOCRACY ORGANIZING COMMITTEES TO MAXIMIZE OUTREACH. EXPENDITURES ARE DEDICATED TO TRAINING MATERIALS, LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR THE NEW FAITH-BASED POLLING SITES, AND RESOURCES FOR THE POLL CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM.
    Expenses $90,500
  • HANDLE WITH CARE IS A CHILDREN'S MENTAL-HEALTH RELATED PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS CHILD VICTIMS IN THE GULF COAST AND CENTRAL TEXAS BY ENSURING LAW ENFORCEMENT DISCREETLY NOTIFIES SCHOOL LIASONS WHEN A STUDENT IS INVOLVED IN A TRAUMATIC INCIDENT. EDUCATORS CAN THEN PROVIDE ESSENTIAL PASSIVE INTERVENTION, SUCH AS EXTRA TIME FOR ASSIGNMENTS, WITHOUT KNOWING THE INCIDENT'S DETAILS. THE PROGRAM'S EXPANSION IS MANAGED BY A DEDICATED COORDINATOR WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INTERFAITH COMMITTEES TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATIONS AND ENSURE COLLABORATION AMONG PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. EXPENDITURES FOR THE COORDINATOR, TRAINING, AND TECHNOLOGY ARE VITAL FOR ACHIEVING THE GOAL OF ONBOARDING PARTICIPATING AGENCIES.WE IMPLEMENTED HWC IN 1 SCHOOL DISTRICT. WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATORS ON THE PROGRAM, AND WE BRING TOGETHER LOCAL FAITH LEADERS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR BOTH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ISDS.
    Expenses $69,174 · revenue $75,000
  • COMPETING IN GOODNESS IS AN ANNUAL INTERFAITH INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND ADDRESS LOCAL HUNGER THROUGH A FRIENDLY COMPETITION AMONG FAITH CENTERS TO COLLECT NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. THIS YEAR, THE INITIATIVE SUCESSFULLY COLLECTED 19 TONS OF FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION TO FAMILIES IN NEED. PROGRAM EXPENDITURES INCLUDE DIRECT PROGRAMMING EXPENSES AND THE SIGNIFICANT LOGISTICAL COSTS REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT THE COLLECTED FOOD (VIA PRIVATE CONTRACTOR PICKUPS). THE COSTS ALSO COVERED THE AFTER-ACTION INTERFAITH POTLUCK AND AWARDS CEREMONY THAT CELEBRATES NEIGHBORLY ACHIEVEMENT. THE HIGH VISIBILITY AND IMPACT OF THIS EVENT ENSURE IT REMAINS A POWERFUL MECHANISM FOR SECURING SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT.WE BROUGHT TOGETHER MULTIPLE FAITH COMMUNITIES TO RAISE FOOD FOR: - HUMBLE AREA ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES - NORTHWEST ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES - FAIRHAVEN FOOD PANTRY - EAST FORT BEND HUMAN NEED MINISTRY - INTERFAITH CARING MINISTRIES
    Expenses $8,664 · revenue $576
  • OUR FUTURE POLICYMAKERS PROGRAM PROVIDES COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM TEXAS UNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING HBCUS, WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO STATE LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF. INTERNS WORK ON POLICY INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED AS PRIORITIES BY OUR CLERGY NETWORK, FOCUSING ON ISSUES AFFECTING FAITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS TEXAS. THROUGH THIS IMMERSIVE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP POLICY PROPOSALS, SCHEDULE AND CONDUCT LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS, CREATE ONE-PAGERS AND BRIEFING MATERIALS, AND BUILD COALITIONS AMONG STAKEHOLDERS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS GUIDED MENTORSHIP THOUGHOUT, EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS IN POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY.
    Expenses $31,543
  • ANGELS AND MESSENGERS PROMOTES INTERFAITH DIALOGUE AND COMMUNITY BONDS THROUGH A SERIES OF FIRESIDE CHATS FEATURING AN IMAM, RABBI, AND PASTOR. THESE DISCUSSIONS, HOSTED ALTERNATELY IN A MOSQUE, SYNAGOGUE, AND CHURCH, AIM TO DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTE UNITY BY EXPLORING THEMATIC ELEMENTS THAT ADDRESS RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES. THE STRUCTURED DISCUSSIONS COVER TOPICS SUCH AS THE FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH, RITUALS AND PRACTICES, AND ETHICS. EXPENDITURES COVER THE LOGISTICAL COSTS OF HOSTING THESE HIGH-QUALITY EVENTS, COORDINATING THE CLERGY, AND DEVELOPING THE PROPRIETARY CURRICULUM.
    Expenses $2,847

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-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
83-3372048
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$178,711
Income (IRS master file)
$483,180

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$185,198$177,706$15,969IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Shariq Ghani
December 31, 2020≤ $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 BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS INC

What is the EIN of BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS INC is 83-3372048.
Is BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS 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 BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS 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 BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS 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 BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHARIQ GHANI.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BRIDGES ACROSS TEXAS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $483,180, expenses of $320,439 and total assets of $178,711 at year end.

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