Nonprofit · EIN 52-2013526
BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $19,305,858 | $9,254,541 | $10,051,317 | $85,342,215 | $15,877,782 | $69,464,433 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,752,694 | $9,625,008 | $4,127,686 | $65,545,437 | $5,296,336 | $60,249,101 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,556,758
- of which government grants
- $136,136
- Program service revenue
- $38,025
- Investment income
- $1,386,023
- Net rental income
- $2,737,841
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,997
- Net income from fundraising events
- $551,117
- Other revenue
- $4,325,052
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $376,341
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,600,091
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,724,580
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,007
- Accounting fees
- $147,064
- Occupancy
- $778,403
- Travel
- $35,341
- Depreciation
- $833,775
- Program services (functional)
- $3,742,035
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,735,632
- Fundraising (functional)
- $776,874
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $65,545,437
- Total assets, end of year
- $85,342,215
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,877,782
- Net assets, end of year
- $69,464,433
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,387,729
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,836,195
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $33,880,487
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $35,583,946
- Gross receipts
- $19,818,949
- Employees
- 96
- Volunteers
- 340
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAHSAAN BERNARD | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $331,689 | $44,650 |
| SCOTT KRATZ | DIRECTOR OF 11TH ST BRIDGE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $203,305 | $41,899 |
| LYNNITA JONES | VP, OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $191,593 | $8,734 |
| SARA LANGE | VP, ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,139 | $0 |
| W CHRISTOPHER SMITH | CO-FOUNDER (SEE SCHED O) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM T SKIP MCMAHON | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE THORNE | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFERY P CAPRON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY KENDALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLORIA WHITFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VANIA M SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MADYE HENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA LEE RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH EASTRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE SAMUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLEN O'GILVIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY ODDOYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA HACKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONI BRODY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RHONA WOLF FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOREA MCMAHON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE ASHMORE HUDSON PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD ENGLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD W HARPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAHSAAN BERNARD | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $321,549 | $45,100 |
| SCOTT KRATZ | DIRECTOR OF 11TH ST BRIDGE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,494 | $19,380 |
| LYNNITA JONES | VP, OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,219 | $8,063 |
| SARA LANGE | VP, ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,680 | $0 |
| WILLIAM T SKIP MCMAHON | CO-FOUNDER (SEE SCHED O) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $39,448 | $0 |
| W CHRISTOPHER SMITH | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE THORNE | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFERY P CAPRON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY KENDALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLORIA WHITFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VANIA M SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE ASHMORE-HUDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MADYE HENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI BRODY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONA WOLF FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOREA MCMAHON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA JONES HACKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ENGLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA LEE RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH EASTRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE SAMUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN O'GILVIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY ODDOYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE ASHMORE HUDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1901 MS AVE SE STE 101, WASHINGTON, DC 20020-6118
- In care of
- % W C SMIH CO INC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT KRATZ, 1901 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 200206118
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT KRATZ, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (202) 889-5901
- Website
- BUILDINGBRIDGESDC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER (BUILDING BRIDGES) SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO RESIDE EAST OF THE ANACOSTIA RIVER BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL OVERSIGHT OF THE TOWN HALL EDUCATION, ARTS & RECREATION CAMPUS ("THEARC") AND THE SKYLAND WORKFORCE CENTER. THROUGH A COLLABORATION OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, "THEARC" PROVIDES ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATIONAL, ARTS, HEALTH, CULTURAL, RECREATION, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- 11TH STREET BRIDGE PARK - THE 11TH STREET BRIDGE PARK IS A PROJECT OF BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER AND THE D.C. CITY GOVERNMENT, AND IS A ONE OF A KIND, COMMUNITY-LED INTERVENTION THAT SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ANACOSTIA RIVER. AS THE OLD 11TH STREET RIVER BRIDGE THAT CONNECT WASHINGTON, DC'S CAPITOL HILL AND HISTORIC ANACOSTIA NEIGHBORHOODS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, PARTNERS WILL TRANSFORM THE AGED INFRASTRUCTURE INTO THE CITY'S FIRST ELEVATED PARK: A NEW VENUE FOR HEALTHY RECREATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND THE ARTS.Expenses $2,024,261 · revenue $13,640
- THE TOWN HALL EDUCATION, ARTS & RECREATION CAMPUS ("THEARC") IS A COMBINED CULTURAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES CAMPUS LOCATED IN THE 203,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY THAT IS HOME TO FOURTEEN NON-PROFIT AGENCIES. THE COLLABORATION OF THESE FOURTEEN AGENCIES PROVIDES ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION, ARTS, HEALTH AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER ("BUILDING BRIDGES") IS A WARD 8 NONPROFIT THAT PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND FISCAL OVERSIGHT OF "THEARC."Expenses $654,223 · revenue $2,762,042
- SKYLAND WORKFORCE - PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN ONE LOCATION, LEADING TO WORK-READY CANDIDATES, CAREER-FOCUSED JOB PLACEMENT, ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY, & IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.Expenses $386,743
- FARMExpenses $293,611 · revenue $184
- BLACK BOXExpenses $229,095
- CAPITALExpenses $42,794
- BBAR BASKETBALL LEGUE (BBBL)Expenses $10,193
- CAMPAIGNExpenses $102,535
- ICANExpenses -$1,420
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-2013526
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $85,342,215
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,818,949
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $19,305,858 | $9,254,541 | $85,342,215 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,752,694 | $9,625,008 | $65,545,437 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $17,771,581 | $8,906,206 | $65,168,417 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 52-2013526).
Questions about BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER
- What is the EIN of BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER is 52-2013526.
- Is BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER 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 BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER 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 BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER 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 BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SCOTT KRATZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 25 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $331,689 (RAHSAAN BERNARD, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $19,305,858, expenses of $9,254,541 and total assets of $85,342,215 at year end.
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