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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3798917

LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WEATHERFORD, TX 76087

Financials

$534K$488K2023$771K$610K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$770,769$609,915$160,854$382,550$10,433$372,117
December 31, 2023990$533,565$487,840$45,725$212,247$984$211,263
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$770,769
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$440,213
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$46,122
Other salaries and wages
$38,707
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$89,023
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$617
Accounting fees
$5,263
Travel
$33,580
Depreciation
$6,018
Program services (functional)
$524,937
Management and general (functional)
$47,495
Fundraising (functional)
$37,483

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$212,247
Total assets, end of year
$382,550
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,433
Net assets, end of year
$372,117
Land, buildings and equipment
$23,572
Net assets without donor restrictions
$372,117
Gross receipts
$770,769
Employees
2
Volunteers
3
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
REBEKAH ACKEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$46,122
JOHN HOLTPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
TRACY BEATTIEVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
JAKE TROUSDALETREASURER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WILLIAM HOLTExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$36,000
Jake TrousdaleTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Tracy BeattieVice President
Officer
5$0
John HoltPresident
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2206 TRACE RIDGE DR, WEATHERFORD, TX 76087-3739
In care of
% JOHN HOLT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOHN HOLT, 100 LEXINGTON STREET 50, FORT WORTH, TX 76102
Signed the 990
JOHN HOLT, PRESIDENT
Phone
(805) 624-9125
Return prepared by
ALLISON & GIBB LLP

Mission

LE PONT INTERNATIONAL AIMS TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES BY EQUIPPING THE CHURCH, EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY, AND EDUCATING CHILDREN.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • LE PONT INTERNATIONAL EQUIPS CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHILE MAINTAINING OVERSIGHT OF WATER WELL PROJECTS THROUGHOUT RURAL VILLAGES. FOR EACH WELL INSTALLATION, A WELL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE IS FORMED IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL CHURCH LEADERS AND VILLAGE AUTHORITIES. THESE COMMITTEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANIZING AND MAINTAINING THE WELLS, ENSURING CLEAN WATER IS AVAILABLE TO ALL PEOPLE OF THE VILLAGE REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, OR SOCIAL STATUS. LE PONT INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES MONTHLY TRAINING AND FOLLOW-UP SESSIONS TO THESE LEADERS, HELPING SUSTAIN LONG-TERM ACCESS TO SAFE WATER. IN ADDITION, CHURCHES ARE EQUIPPED AND STRENGTHENED TO SERVE AS STRATEGIC CENTERS OF GOSPEL TRANSFORMATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. TO SUPPORT LOCAL PASTORS, LE PONT PROVIDES MOTORCYCLES, ENABLING THEM TO MORE EFFECTIVELY REACH AND SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. THESE MOTORCYCLES ARE VITAL TOOLS FOR TRANSPORTATION, MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, COMMUNITY COORDINATION, AND CHURCH PLANTING EFFORTS ACROSS REMOTE AREAS.
    Expenses $249,441 · grants $219,676
  • LE PONT INTERNATIONAL'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM INCLUDES LIVING WATER WELL COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS AND PRISCA PEACE PROJECT. THE LIVING WATER WELL COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS ARE AIMED AT PROVIDING CLEAN WATER IN WATER-STRESSED REGIONS OF WEST AFRICA. THESE WATER WELLS PROVIDE CLEAN DRINKING WATER TO FAMILIES IN THE VILLAGE AND ARE USED TO IRRIGATE VEGETABLE GARDENS AND RAISING POULTRY AND FISH. THROUGH THE PRISCA PEACE PROJECT, WOMEN ARE EMPOWERED WITH MICROLOANS, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES, FOSTERING BOTH ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY.
    Expenses $169,588 · grants $142,115
  • EDUCATION IS ANOTHER CORNERSTONE OF LE PONTS MISSION. CURRENTLY, 190 INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN ARE SPONSORED THROUGH OUR EDUCATE THE CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, PROVIDING SCHOOL FEES, UNIFORMS, SUPPLIES, AND DAILY SUPPORT TO ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION. FURTHERMORE, EACH SCHOOL LOCATED IN A VILLAGE WITH A NEW WELL BEGINS A SCHOOL-WIDE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, HELPING ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN THAT COMMUNITY HAS WHAT THEY NEED TO ATTEND AND THRIVE IN SCHOOL.
    Expenses $105,908 · grants $78,422

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
85-3798917
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$382,550
Income (IRS master file)
$770,769

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
August 14, 2023
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2023

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$770,769$609,915$382,550IRS
990December 2023$533,565$487,840$212,247XML

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 85-3798917).

Questions about LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA

What is the EIN of LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA is 85-3798917.
Is LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
Are donations to LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA 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 LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA 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 LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA 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 LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOHN HOLT.
Who are the officers and directors of LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,122 (REBEKAH ACKER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does LE PONT INTERNATIONAL - A BRIDGE TO AFRICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $770,769, expenses of $609,915 and total assets of $382,550 at year end.

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