Bridge Builders International
We bring people together, because being a leader isn't easy. Minsitry leaders of all kinds are often isolated, under-rescourced, and lacking in training. Bbi equips these leaders, european minstries, and creative catalysts through networking, community and mentoring. In so doing, we help leaders maximize their potential and fulfill god's callings.
Bridge Builders International at a glance
- Total assets
- $89,039
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $813,388
- -26.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $870,750
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bridge Builders International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $15K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forum of Christian Leaders | Provide Cash for Another Nonprofit's Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,039 | $813,388 | $870,750 | — | — |
| 2024 | $170,421 | $1,103,036 | $1,219,699 | — | — |
| 2023 | $199,105 | $819,826 | $932,837 | — | — |
| 2022 | $313,862 | $965,515 | $782,907 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $125,302 | $685,186 | $649,670 | $15,000 | 2 |
About Bridge Builders International
Based on IRS filings
Bridge Builders International is a public charity focused on religion, based in Taylors, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $89K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bridge Builders International is led by Natalie Meeks, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Natalie Meeks
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$69K (2023) → $93K (2025)
Jason Thompson
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Christensen
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Norman
Vice Chairman
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Morris
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Glen Volkhardt (2021–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Jack Eggar (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Charles D. Kelley (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Robert Long (2021–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Joshua Masters (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $93K, to Natalie Meeks (President).
Frequently asked questions about Bridge Builders International
How large is Bridge Builders International?
Bridge Builders International reported $89K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $813K.
What is Bridge Builders International?
Bridge Builders International is a public charity focused on religion, based in Taylors, SC. It holds $89K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Bridge Builders International's EIN?
Bridge Builders International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1162941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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