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Bridge To Life Ministries

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Family Counseling (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$278k (2023)

Expenses
$287k (2023)

Total Assets
$417k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$764 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$278,387
Expenses
$286,605
Net Income
-$8,218
Net Assets
$416,273
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $214,736
77.1%
Program Services $49,928
17.9%
Investment Income $8,891
3.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $420
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,412
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,773
27.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $417,037
Total Liabilities $764
Net Assets $416,273
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Smith (Secretary/Tr) $37,520 $0 $4,000
Don E Smith (President) $30,065 $0 $33,997
Debby Barkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Gustav Barkett (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Rick Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Quisenberry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Quisenberry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerry Samulak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Samulak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$234,081
Expenses
$238,781
Net Income
-$4,700
Net Assets
$424,491
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $191,264
81.7%
Program Services $42,453
18.1%
Investment Income -$2,961
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,325
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $57,535
24.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $425,253
Total Liabilities $762
Net Assets $424,491
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Smith (Secretary/Tr) $29,520 $0 $3,000
Don E Smith (President) $23,065 $0 $33,997
Charlene Smith (Director) $4,126 $0 $0
Debby Barkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Gustav Barkett (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Barnes (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Rick Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Lowry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Quisenberry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Quisenberry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerry Samulak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Samulak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$277,495
Expenses
$246,968
Net Income
$30,527
Net Assets
$429,191
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $227,599
82.0%
Program Services $42,870
15.4%
Investment Income $2,449
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,327
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,250
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,910
21.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $430,091
Total Liabilities $900
Net Assets $429,191
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Smith (Secretary/Tr) $28,049 $0 $6,000
Don E Smith (President) $19,431 $0 $34,602
Debby Barkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Gustav Barkett (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Barnes (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Rick Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Lowry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$252,504
Expenses
$223,641
Net Income
$28,863
Net Assets
$398,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $183,457
72.7%
Program Services $64,433
25.5%
Investment Income $3,489
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,125
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,173
22.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $399,405
Total Liabilities $741
Net Assets $398,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Smith (Secretary/Tr) $27,520 $0 $3,000
Don E Smith (President) $18,698 $0 $33,997
Debby Barkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Gustav Barkett (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Barnes (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Rick Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Lowry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,422
Expenses
$253,067
Net Income
-$8,645
Net Assets
$369,801
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $179,004
73.2%
Program Services $62,056
25.4%
Investment Income $513
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,849
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,025
18.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $370,552
Total Liabilities $751
Net Assets $369,801
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Smith (Secretary/Tr) $27,603 $0 $4,000
Don E Smith (President) $18,368 $0 $33,997
Dr Gustav Barkett (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Debby Barkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Barnes (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Rick Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Lowry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$275,899
Expenses
$246,138
Net Income
$29,761
Net Assets
$378,446
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $203,256
73.7%
Program Services $68,679
24.9%
Investment Income $202
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,762
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,764
17.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $379,149
Total Liabilities $703
Net Assets $378,446
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Smith (Secretary/Tr) $26,010 $0 $4,000
Don E Smith (President) $16,754 $0 $33,391
Dr Gustav Barkett (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Lowry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Barnes (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Debby Barkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$233,595
Expenses
$242,568
Net Income
-$8,973
Net Assets
$348,685
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $185,372
79.4%
Program Services $43,833
18.8%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,388
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,799
20.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $349,387
Total Liabilities $702
Net Assets $348,685
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Smith (Secretary/Tr) $32,299 $0 $8,750
Don E Smith (President) $16,156 $0 $34,497
Dr Gustav Barkett (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Lowry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Barnes (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Debby Barkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$233,416
Expenses
$232,882
Net Income
$534
Net Assets
$357,658
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $171,722
73.6%
Program Services $58,393
25.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,300
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,428
21.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $358,360
Total Liabilities $702
Net Assets $357,658
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Smith (Secretary/Tr) $33,275 $0 $9,250
Don E Smith (President) $16,156 $0 $33,997
Dr Gustav Barkett (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Lowry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Barnes (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debby Barkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,732
Expenses
$263,558
Net Income
-$18,826
Net Assets
$357,124
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,036
79.3%
Program Services $48,394
19.8%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,299
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,024
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $357,882
Total Liabilities $758
Net Assets $357,124
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Smith (Secretary/Tr) $29,683 $0 $2,000
Don E Smith (President) $16,126 $0 $41,756
Dr Gustav Barkett (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Lowry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Barnes (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debby Barkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$358,718
Expenses
$260,751
Net Income
$97,967
Net Assets
$375,950
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $290,317
80.9%
Program Services $23,383
6.5%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $172
0.0%
Sales of Assets $40,403
11.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,441
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,107
15.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $376,600
Total Liabilities $650
Net Assets $375,950
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Smith (Secretary/Tr) $23,800 $0 $0
Don E Smith (President) $16,127 $0 $32,909
Dr Gustav Barkett (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Lowry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Hulce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Barnes (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debby Barkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Coon (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$252,811
Expenses
$204,492
Net Income
$48,319
Net Assets
$277,983
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $224,945
89.0%
Program Services $26,018
10.3%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $242
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,603
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,318
20.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $389,978
Total Liabilities $111,995
Net Assets $277,983
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Smith (Secretary) $25,704 $0 $0
Don E Smith (President) $16,127 $0 $34,121
Dr Gustav Barkett (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Lowry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Hulce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Barnes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debby Barkett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Van Andel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Van Andel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,536
Expenses
$216,138
Net Income
$53,398
Net Assets
$229,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $236,176
87.6%
Program Services $39,266
14.6%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$10,205
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,298
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,101
19.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $345,650
Total Liabilities $115,986
Net Assets $229,664

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,573
Expenses
$191,294
Net Income
$24,279
Net Assets
$176,266
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $180,198
83.6%
Program Services $34,616
16.1%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $753
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,376
23.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $294,615
Total Liabilities $118,349
Net Assets $176,266

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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