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Nonprofit · EIN 93-3945882

BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION

Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02136

Financials

$134K$65K2024$233K$235K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$232,731$234,715-$1,984$58,555$610$57,945
December 31, 2024990-EZ$133,580$65,006$68,574$68,574$0$68,574
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$151,900
Program service revenue
$80,831
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,990
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$67,795
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$72,982
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$425
Accounting fees
$1,622
Travel
$756
Program services (functional)
$213,225
Management and general (functional)
$11,320
Fundraising (functional)
$10,170

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$59,929
Total assets, end of year
$58,555
Total liabilities, end of year
$610
Net assets, end of year
$57,945
Net assets without donor restrictions
$57,945
Gross receipts
$232,731
Employees
1
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
MA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Keith LezamaCEO/President
Trustee or director, Officer
40$67,795
Everett JacksonSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Keith LezamaCEO/Co-President20$4,772
Mindy PauloCo-President5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
30 DAVISON ST, BOSTON, MA 02136-2927
In care of
% KEITH C LEZAMA JR
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Keith Lezama, 30 Davison Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Signed the 990
Keith Lezama, President
Phone
(617) 307-8294
Return prepared by
Swift Philanthropy

Mission

Building Bridges Education (BBE) is a non-profit organization at the forefront of creating transformative, high-impact programming. BBE is committed to equity-driven initiatives that empower students to embark on journeys of self-discovery, academic exploration, and college and career readiness. BBE's programs are designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, awareness, and access they need to see a future they may have not imagined and prepare them for fulfilling professional lives.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Building Bridges HBCU Program stands as the largest HBCU event in Massachusetts hosting over 1,500 students annually, along with more than 300 educators. In the past two years, the program has partnered with over 20 HBCUs, providing resources and opportunities for high school students, educators, and families. To date, the program has helped secure over $6 million in scholarships and provided over 300 on-the-spot college acceptances for high school seniors in Massachusetts. The Building Bridges HBCU Program continues to make a significant impact in shaping the future of higher education for students and families across Massachusetts.
    Expenses $163,412 · grants $6,990 · revenue $41,324
  • The College Proven Program is a research-driven model designed to advance postsecondary access and success for historically underserved students. Grounded in evidence that early, structured college-access programming significantly improves long-term outcomes, our approach ensures students do not simply become college-ready - they become college-proven. Core initiatives include Discover U, the Building Bridges Going Live Series, Pathways to Success college coaching, and the College-Proven Summer Institute, which provides rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn free college credit.
    Expenses $6,000
  • The HBCU Summit stands as a beacon of collaboration and innovation, bringing together educators and leaders from across secondary and higher education. This event will offer a rich platform to delve into evolving trends and share promising practices within the higher education community and beyond. Through vibrant discussions and workshop sessions, participants will have the opportunity to exchange invaluable insights and cultivate impactful partnerships aimed at furthering the mission and influence of HBCUs.
    Expenses $43,813 · revenue $9,566

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
93-3945882
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$58,555
Income (IRS master file)
$232,731

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$232,731$234,715$58,555XML
990-EZDecember 2024$133,580$65,006$68,574XML

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 93-3945882).

Questions about BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION

What is the EIN of BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION is 93-3945882.
Is BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION 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 EDUCATION 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 BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Keith Lezama.
Who are the officers and directors of BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,795 (Dr Keith Lezama, CEO/President).
How much revenue does BUILDING BRIDGES EDUCATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $232,731, expenses of $234,715 and total assets of $58,555 at year end.

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