Totals
- Total revenue
- $133,580
- Total expenses
- $65,006
- Contributions and grants received
- $116,922
- Grants paid
- $1,500
- Program service revenue
- $16,658
- Membership dues (line 3)
- $0
- Investment income (line 4)
- $0
- Gain or loss on sale of assets (line 5c)
- $0
- Gaming and fundraising events, net (line 6d)
- $0
- Gross profit on inventory sales (line 7c)
- $0
- Other revenue (line 8)
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $68,574
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $68,574
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $57,752
Program services were 88.8% of total expenses calculated — Part III's total program service expenses over total expenses, both as filed.
Mission and programs · 2024
Primary exempt purpose
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.
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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 $40,591 · Grants $1,500
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The College Proven Program offers a unique opportunity for juniors and seniors enrolled in Massachusetts high schools to earn college credit while gaining exposure to a more rigorous and engaging academic workload. This program provides students with an early glimpse of life after high school, preparing them for success in higher education and beyond.
Expenses $550
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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 $16,611
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part IV
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Dr Keith Lezama
CEO/Co-President
- Total calculated
- $4,772
- Compensation
- $4,772
- Benefit plans
- $0
- Expense account
- $0
- Hours/week
- 20
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Mindy Paulo
Co-President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
Compensation is as filed in Part IV of the Form 990-EZ: compensation, contributions to benefit plans, expense account, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990_ez
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 12 February 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.0
- Source object
- 202500499349201145
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