NonprofitsBridge Builders Leadership Initiative

Youth Development

Bridge Builders Leadership Initiative

PEARL, MS

Total revenue

$224K

Total expenses

$189K

Net assets

$50K

Grants received

$38K

2 grants

EIN

831339739

Tax year

2024

Mission

Bridge Builders Leadership Initiative (BBLI) develops strong character and emerging leaders through tuition-free leadership training, team-building, mentorship, and life skills development. We provide a safe, positive environment supported by trained volunteers, with transportation from school to our after-school programs to ensure consistent access and engagement.

Programs

2 programs

BRIDGE BUILDERS is a tuition-free leadership development program for students in grades 6-12. We cultivate strong character and emerging leaders through leadership training, team-building, mentorship, and life skills development. The program offers a safe, supportive environment led by qualified volunteers and mentors, with transportation provided from school to our after-school sites to ensure consistent participation and engagement.

Expenses: $72K

I-Give Program supports the leadership journey of Bridge Builders student volunteers by awarding scholarships to those who demonstrate commitment, service, and personal growth through their involvement in the BRIDGE BUILDERS program. This initiative covers any costs associated with providing scholarships and helps remove financial barriers to further education or personal advancement, recognizing and investing in the future of our youth leaders.

Expenses: $1K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$125K
Program service revenue$100K
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$224K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$133K
Fundraising
Other expenses$56K
Total expenses$189K
Total assets$51K
Net assets$50K

People

11 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Linda Croff-Poole

Board Vice-President

Board

$6K

10 hrs/wk

Jamane Williams

Board President

Board

0

Brenda Watt

Board Secretary

Board

0

William Mark Mays

Board Treasurer

Board

0

Mavis Seaberry

Board Member

Board

0

Donnebra Grant

Board Member

Board

0

Dierrah McInnis

Board Member

Board

0

Ernie Turner

Board Member

Board

0

Leigh Bradshaw

Board Member

Board

0

Lauretha Bellinder

Director of Program

Staff

$67K

40 hrs/wk

Jadyn Mackey

Program Coordinator

Staff

$18K

20 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 2 of 2

FromAmountPurposeYear
$16K
GENERAL DONATION
2023
$22K
GENERAL DONATION
2022

Funded by

$38K from 1 funder · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc

$38K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Details

EIN831339739
NTEE codeO50
Subsection03
Ruling date2018-08
Formed2018
Employees6
Volunteers25
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