Nonprofit · EIN 85-4214217
BRIDGEMAKERS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $329,384 | $695,575 | -$366,191 | $89,925 | $9,907 | $80,018 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,328,259 | $933,371 | $394,888 | $453,618 | $16,874 | $436,744 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $633,175 | $701,400 | -$68,225 | $48,806 | $6,950 | $41,856 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 | $550,471 | $440,390 | $110,081 | $110,081 | $0 | $110,081 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $328,982
- of which government grants
- $220,809
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $402
- Other revenue
- $402
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,746
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $55,905
- Other salaries and wages
- $404,580
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $502,990
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,314
- Accounting fees
- $56,534
- Occupancy
- $18,681
- Travel
- $45
- Program services (functional)
- $585,826
- Management and general (functional)
- $109,749
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $453,618
- Total assets, end of year
- $89,925
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,907
- Net assets, end of year
- $80,018
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $80,018
- Gross receipts
- $331,252
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER CORTINA MARTINEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $55,905 |
| WOKIE WEAH | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEVIN BOEING | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELIJAH NORRIS-HOLIDAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| NATASHA LOYA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DARIO OTERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| APRIL RIORDAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAELYN STEELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER CORTINA MARTINEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $68,125 | $18,000 |
| DARIO OTERO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL RIORDAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT WEDL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WOKIE WEAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVIN BOEING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAELYN STEELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA LOYA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSE PEREZ | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $43,344 |
| DARIO OTERO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| APRIL RIORDAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT WEDL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WOKIE WEAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WALTER CORTINA MARTINEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARIO OTERO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSE PEREZ | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| APRIL RIORDAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT WEDL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WALTER CORTINA MARTINEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 370 WABASHA ST N STE 113, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-1325
- In care of
- % JONATHAN BACAL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WALTER CORTINA MARTINEZ, 370 WABASHA ST N 113, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
- Signed the 990
- COLE STEVENS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (612) 446-9138
- Website
- WWW.BRIDGEMAKERSMN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
BRIDGEMAKERS IS A MOVEMENT OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, ENTREPRENEURS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS AND LEADERS AGES 14-30 DEDICATED TO MAKING POSITIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE. BRIDGEMAKERS SUPPORTS AT-RISK AND OPPORTUNITY YOUTH WITH BUILDING A SENSE OF BELONGING, PURPOSE AND LEADERSHIP WHILE LEARNING PRACTICAL SKILLS THROUGH REAL-WORLD APPLICATION. WE OPERATE THROUGH OUR BRIDGEMAKERS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (BLA) PROGRAMMING AND A SERIES OF COMMUNITY BUILDING THAT INCLUDE THE INNOVATORS' EXCHANGE, EXHIBITION OF YOUTH EXCELLENCE, AND YOUNG BOSSES BALL.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES:BRIDGEMAKERS CONDUCTS REGULAR CONVENINGS AND MAINTAINS A PRESENCE AT OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS TO STRENGTHEN PEER NETWORKS, EXPAND ACCESS TO PROGRAMMING, AND CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED THE YOUTH EXCELLENCE EXPO, CONVENING 232 COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CELEBRATE AND SHOWCASE THE WORK OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS, ARTISTS, AND ORGANIZERS. THE EVENT FEATURED A YOUTH-LED FASHION SHOW WITH EMERGING CLOTHING DESIGNERS, A PANEL OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS, AND AN EXHIBITION SPACE HIGHLIGHTING YOUTH-LED BUSINESSES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXPO ALSO INCLUDED THE INAUGURAL YOUTH EXCELLENCE AWARDS, WHERE THREE INDIVIDUALSONE ENTREPRENEUR, ONE ORGANIZER, AND ONE ARTISTWERE RECOGNIZED BASED ON NOMINATIONS FROM PEERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO LAUNCHED THE INNOVATORS' EXCHANGE, A RECURRING NETWORKING EVENT FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS AND PROFESSIONALS AGES 1830. A TOTAL OF 5 EVENTS WERE HELD, ENGAGING APPROXIMATELY 115 PARTICIPANTS. THESE EVENTS PROVIDED STRUCTURED OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO BUILD PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, DEVELOP SKILLS, AND ADVANCE THEIR COLLECTIVE AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS TOGETHER. THE SERIES FACILITATED SEVERAL COLLABORATIONS IN BUSINESS.IN ADDITION TO FORMAL PROGRAMMING, BRIDGEMAKERS MAINTAINED AN ACTIVE PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS. STAFF AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED DIRECTLY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TO IDENTIFY EMERGING LEADERS AND CONNECT THEM TO OUR OWN AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES. THIS STRENGTHENS THE OVERALL MN ECOSYSTEM OF YOUNG LEADERS AS WELL AS DRIVING OUR OWN PROGRAM AND EVENT PARTICIPATION.Expenses $349,293 · grants $13,746
- BRIDGEMAKERS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (BLA) DELIVERS COHORT-BASED LEADERSHIP AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS DURING THE YEAR ON THE BRIDGE 2 SUCCESS (B2S) ENTREPRENEURSHIP FELLOWSHIP SERVING YOUNG ADULTS AGES 1825 IN RAMSEY COUNTY STARTING NEW COMPANIES AND PRODUCTS TO ADDRESS UNIQUE PROBLEMS.DURING THE YEAR, 9 PARTICIPANTS LAUNCHED NEW COMPANIES AND 11+ PRODUCTS & SERVICES. 100% REGISTERED THEIR BUSINESSES AND OPENED BUSINESS BANK ACCOUNTS, 88% DEVELOPED A PRODUCT OR SERVICE, 70% GENERATED EARLY REVENUE, AND 24% WERE ABLE TO FULLY REPLACE THE INCOME FROM THEIR JOBS THROUGH THEIR BUSINESS. EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVED AN AVERAGE OF 145 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION AND WORK TIME, PLUS INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING FOR SPECIFIC BUSINESS NEEDS AND WORKSHOPS COVERING TAX, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LEADERSHIP, AND TEAM MANAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED $109,800 IN DIRECT CASH SUPPORT TO THE FOUNDERS AND APPROXIMATELY $100,000 IN ADDITIONAL NON-CASH AND IN-KIND SUPPORT.THE PROGRAM CULMINATED IN THE YOUNG BOSSES BALL, A PUBLIC GRADUATION AND BUSINESS SHOWCASE ATTENDED BY 142 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING INVESTORS, CORPORATE LEADERS, AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES. AT LEAST ONE PARTICIPANT SECURED PRIVATE INVESTMENT AS A DIRECT RESULT OF CONNECTIONS MADE THROUGH THIS EVENT.IN ADDITION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMMING, THE ORGANIZATION APPLIED THIS MODEL TO BROADER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS AND PREPARED FOR THE LAUNCH OF A NEW FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, PURPOSE AND LEADERSHIP UNLEASHING GREATNESS (P.L.U.G.), SERVING YOUTH AGES 1425, FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $236,533
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-4214217
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $89,925
- Income (IRS master file)
- $331,252
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- January 30, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective November 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
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $329,384 | $695,575 | $89,925 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,328,259 | $933,371 | $453,618 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $633,175 | $701,400 | $48,806 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $550,471 | $440,390 | $110,081 | XML |
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 85-4214217).
Questions about BRIDGEMAKERS
- What is the EIN of BRIDGEMAKERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGEMAKERS is 85-4214217.
- Is BRIDGEMAKERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2023.
- Are donations to BRIDGEMAKERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGEMAKERS 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 BRIDGEMAKERS 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 BRIDGEMAKERS 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 BRIDGEMAKERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names WALTER CORTINA MARTINEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGEMAKERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,905 (WALTER CORTINA MARTINEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BRIDGEMAKERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $329,384, expenses of $695,575 and total assets of $89,925 at year end.
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