Nonprofit · EIN 88-3868773
BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $333,353 | $64,141 | $269,212 | $617,369 | $0 | $617,369 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $68,190 | $51,950 | $16,240 | $43,700 | – | $43,700 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $255,123
- Program service revenue
- $78,230
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $12,150
- Program services (functional)
- $50,484
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,677
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,980
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $43,700
- Total assets, end of year
- $617,369
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $617,369
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $608,142
- Gross receipts
- $333,353
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEE FOMBY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| DANITA SCOTT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KARA GILLIARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JEREMIAH FOMBY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| BRITTANY PARKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEE FOMBY | PRESIDENT | 75 | $0 |
| DANITA SCOTT | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| KARA GILLIARD | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| JEREMIAH FOMBY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 75 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 525 HUFFMAN RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35215-8314
- In care of
- % DEE FOMBY OR KARA GILLIARD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEE FOMBY, 5432 OLD LEEDS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210
- Signed the 990
- KARA GILLIARD, CFO
- Phone
- (205) 840-3885
- Return prepared by
- THE NONPROFIT PROFESSOR
Mission
Revitalize underserved communities via education,workforce pathways,& community partnerships equipping individuals with tools to achieve long-term economic independence.
Program accomplishments
- Launch of The Link Entrepreneur Center - In 2024, The Bridge International achieved a major milestone in advancing its mission of reducing unemployment, economic hardship, and community instability through the successful opening and launch of The Link Entrepreneur Center. The Link began delivering structured entrepreneurial education, business coaching, and workforce readiness programs designed to help individuals develop sustainable income pathways and strengthen small business viability. Through workshops, mentorship, and resource navigation, The Link served as a central hub for economic empowerment in the community, equipping emerging entrepreneurs with the skills and tools needed to build long-term financial stability.Expenses $154,790 · revenue $78,230
- Economic Development Land Acquisition - To expand its capacity for long-term program delivery, The Bridge International purchased land valued at approximately $50,000 to support future economic development projects, including training centers and entrepreneurial development hubs. This strategic investment will enable the nonprofit to increase service capacity and deepen community impact for years to come.Expenses $47,500
- Jefferson County Youth Entrepreneurship Programs - Through a $25,000 subgrant from Young World Entrepreneurs, The Bridge International delivered educational and entrepreneurial programs for students in Jefferson County. Programming included workshops, mentorship, and applied learning experiences designed to enhance financial literacy, business readiness, and long-term economic mobility. These activities directly advance the organization???s charitable purpose of equipping young people with critical life and workforce skills.Expenses $24,750
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-3868773
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $617,369
- Income (IRS master file)
- $333,353
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $333,353 | $64,141 | $617,369 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $68,190 | $51,950 | $43,700 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 88-3868773).
Questions about BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL is 88-3868773.
- Is BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DEE FOMBY.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $333,353, expenses of $64,141 and total assets of $617,369 at year end.
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