Medical Bridges Inc
Medical Bridges' mission is to bridge the healthcare gap worldwide by procuring and distributing medical, dental and surgical equipment and supplies to underserved communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
+46.1% YoY
Revenue
$14.0M
-9.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$70K
-28.4% YoY
Expenses
$12.0M
-26.7% YoY
About Medical Bridges Inc
Based on IRS filings
Medical Bridges Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $70K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,301,352 | $3,627,844 | $5,932,030 |
| Revenue | $13,979,687 | $15,482,460 | $10,922,111 |
| Expenses | $12,011,153 | $16,383,425 | $10,788,501 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $69,508 | $97,090 | $1,328 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Lastrapes | Chair | 2 | — |
| Niel Golightly | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Carl Stutts | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| John Zipprich II | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Patricia Brock Howard MD | Founder, Chair Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Hayne Blakely | Director | 1 | — |
| Richard Clark | Director | 1 | — |
| Margaret A Goetz MD | Director | 1 | — |
| John Melko | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary T Neal MD | Director | 1 | — |
| Craig Nunez | Director | 1 | — |
| Spurgeon Robinson | Director | 1 | — |
| Walter Ulrich | President & CEO | 40 | $165,000 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medical Bridges Inc?
Medical Bridges Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $5.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Medical Bridges Inc?
As of 2024, Medical Bridges Inc holds $5.3M in total assets with $14.0M in annual revenue.
Where does Medical Bridges Inc operate?
Medical Bridges Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Medical Bridges Inc's EIN?
Medical Bridges Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0548161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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