Nonprofit · EIN 88-4155892
BRIDGE MINISTRY INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $399,230 | $324,816 | $74,414 | $168,055 | $0 | $168,055 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $200,421 | $125,687 | $74,734 | $93,641 | $0 | $93,641 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $396,475
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,755
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $123,958
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $55,510
- Other salaries and wages
- $59,595
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $126,101
- Professional fundraising fees
- $3,845
- Legal fees
- $503
- Accounting fees
- $375
- Occupancy
- $13,585
- Depreciation
- $845
- Program services (functional)
- $182,700
- Management and general (functional)
- $136,910
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,206
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $93,641
- Total assets, end of year
- $168,055
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $168,055
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,901
- Gross receipts
- $399,230
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William J Higgins | Secretary Exectuvie Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $53,454 |
| Don Arden Olson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Sears | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Johnny Amos | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian D Cochran | President Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| John D Ransom III | Treasurer Director Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William J Higgins | Secretary Exectuvie Directo Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $50,000 |
| Ben Sears | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Don Arden Olson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian D Cochran | President Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Brenda L Kaufman | Treasurer Director Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| John D Ransom III | Treasurer Director Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2077 ELGIN RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43221-4134
- In care of
- % BRIAN D COCHRAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Brian D Cochran, 2077 Elgin Road, Columbus, OH 43221
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN COCHRAN, President
- Phone
- (614) 607-4477
- Website
- www.thebridge-ministry.com
- Return prepared by
- Contemporary Business Solutions Inc
Mission
The Bridge Ministry Inc was formed to provide food, clothing, social services, advocacy and assistance to those in need in urban Columbus, Ohio.
Program accomplishments
- Provisions of food, clothing, toiletries and supplies to homeless individuals and other persons in need in Central Ohio. This includes providing cooked meals and carried out supplies. Receives in kind donations of clothing, food items, personal hygiene supplies and other items which are provided to homeless individuals. Attempts to find jobs and job training for homeless and underpriveliged individuals.Expenses $182,700 · grants $123,958
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-4155892
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P85)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $208,477
- Income (IRS master file)
- $394,970
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $399,230 | $324,816 | $168,055 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $200,421 | $125,687 | $93,641 | IRS |
| 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 88-4155892).
Questions about BRIDGE MINISTRY INC
- What is the EIN of BRIDGE MINISTRY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGE MINISTRY INC is 88-4155892.
- Is BRIDGE MINISTRY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BRIDGE MINISTRY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGE MINISTRY 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 BRIDGE MINISTRY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRIDGE MINISTRY 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 BRIDGE MINISTRY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Brian D Cochran.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGE MINISTRY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,454 (William J Higgins, Secretary Exectuvie Director).
- How much revenue does BRIDGE MINISTRY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $399,230, expenses of $324,816 and total assets of $168,055 at year end.
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