Bridges for Peace, Inc./ BFPUSA 
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Summary
Bridges for Peace is working to build relationships between Christians and Jews and encouraging the church about its rich Biblical history and heritage. They assist Jewish immigrants and the poor in Israel by providing food baskets, blankets, medical assistance, etc. In addition, they provide education and ministry through various means such as YouTube, Facebook, other social media, website, prayer, teaching letters, on site speakers, and a bi-monthly magazine - Dispatch from Jerusalem.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Bridges for Peace
PO Box 410037
Melbourne, FL 32941-0037
Website: www.bridgesforpeace.com
Phone: (800) 566-1998
Email: postmaster@bfpusa.org
Organization details
EIN: 411334042
CEO/President: Rev. Dr. Jim Solberg
Chairman: Rev. Rebecca J. Brimmer
Board size: 12
Founder: Dr. G. Douglas Young
Year founded: 1978
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1996
Purpose
It is our desire to see Christians and Jews working side by side for better understanding and a more secure Israel.
We are committed to the following goals:
- To encourage meaningful and supportive relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the world.
- To educate and equip Christians to identify with Israel, the Jewish people and the biblical/Hebraic foundations of our Christian faith.
- To bless Israel and the Jewish people in Israel and worldwide, through practical assistance, volunteer service and prayer.
- To communicate Christian perspectives to the attention of Israeli leaders and the Jewish community-at-large.
- To counter anti-Semitism worldwide and support Israel's divine God-given right to exist in her God-given land.
Mission statement
Bridges for Peace: Christians supporting Israel and building relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the world.
Statement of faith
Articles
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Advocacy
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 145 of 913 | 5 of 38 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 585 of 915 | 24 of 38 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 103 of 915 | 5 of 38 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 106 of 913 | 4 of 38 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 13% | 16% | 17% | 18% | 19% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 7% | 6% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 97% | 44% | 45% | 45% | 45% | 40% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 6% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 7% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 3% | 56% | 55% | 55% | 55% | 60% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 88% | 87% | 86% | 86% | 87% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 97% | 102% | 100% | 100% | 104% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 77% | 85% | 89% | 86% | 85% | 90% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | 3% | -2% | 0% | 0% | -4% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 17% | -17% | -1% | 2% | -27% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.31 | 3.97 | 4.17 | 4.12 | 4.05 | 5.15 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.24 | 1.73 | 1.78 | 1.73 | 1.70 | 2.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.67 | 6.88 | 7.43 | 7.14 | 6.88 | 10.28 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 9.09 | 3.80 | 1.94 | 2.54 | 1.96 | 2.48 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.10 | 0.26 | 0.52 | 0.39 | 0.51 | 0.40 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.73 | 1.29 | 0.78 | 1.02 | 0.85 | 0.70 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 18% | 34% | 46% | 39% | 41% | 30% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 58% | 17% | 13% | 15% | 15% | 14% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Cash | $299,960 | $329,139 | $326,011 | $343,318 | $293,281 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $124,339 | $119,097 | $164,310 | $147,472 | $161,598 |
| Short-term investments | $190,938 | $159,450 | $160,568 | $201,164 | $35,302 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $615,237 | $607,686 | $650,889 | $691,954 | $490,181 |
| Long-term investments | $384,334 | $394,582 | $376,399 | $346,594 | $347,680 |
| Fixed assets | $66,413 | $79,949 | $98,842 | $134,926 | $139,929 |
| Other long-term assets | $1,000 | $740 | $640 | $2,703 | $1,500 |
| Total long-term assets | $451,747 | $475,271 | $475,881 | $484,223 | $489,109 |
| Total assets | $1,066,984 | $1,082,957 | $1,126,770 | $1,176,177 | $979,290 |
| Liabilities | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $141,283 | $292,840 | $239,020 | $339,439 | $183,799 |
| Other current liabilities | $20,469 | $20,469 | $17,269 | $13,819 | $13,952 |
| Total current liabilities | $161,752 | $313,309 | $256,289 | $353,258 | $197,751 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $49,673 | $29,046 | $49,153 | $22,959 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $149,523 | $154,772 | $134,789 | $103,434 | $100,800 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $199,196 | $183,818 | $183,942 | $126,393 | $100,800 |
| Total liabilities | $360,948 | $497,127 | $440,231 | $479,651 | $298,551 |
| Net assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Without donor restrictions | $478,671 | $341,675 | $375,946 | $433,221 | $379,592 |
| With donor restrictions | $227,365 | $244,155 | $310,593 | $263,305 | $301,147 |
| Net assets | $706,036 | $585,830 | $686,539 | $696,526 | $680,739 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Total contributions | $1,901,766 | $1,970,414 | $2,091,469 | $2,166,305 | $1,938,449 |
| Program service revenue | $2,397,233 | $2,456,567 | $2,505,228 | $2,588,309 | $2,938,446 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $46,330 | ($17,853) | $31,959 | $17,652 | ($26,870) |
| Other revenue | $5,878 | $7,177 | $6,155 | $7,392 | $7,545 |
| Total other revenue | $2,449,441 | $2,445,891 | $2,543,342 | $2,613,353 | $2,919,121 |
| Total revenue | $4,351,207 | $4,416,305 | $4,634,811 | $4,779,658 | $4,857,570 |
| Expenses | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Program services | $3,705,419 | $3,941,442 | $4,008,257 | $4,082,100 | $4,368,113 |
| Management and general | $278,613 | $255,262 | $282,213 | $291,685 | $307,482 |
| Fundraising | $246,969 | $320,310 | $354,328 | $390,086 | $363,451 |
| Total expenses | $4,231,001 | $4,517,014 | $4,644,798 | $4,763,871 | $5,039,046 |
| Change in net assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $120,206 | ($100,709) | ($9,987) | $15,787 | ($181,476) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $120,206 | ($100,709) | ($9,987) | $15,787 | ($181,476) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Rev James B Solberg | CEO | $85,000 |
| Rev Edwin J Smelser | Regional Dir | $80,000 |
| Rev William P Adams | Director | $80,000 |
| Wilford R Deweese | CFO | $80,000 |
| Rev Gregory L Allen | Regional Dir | $75,000 |
| Rev John F Anthony | Regional Dir | $75,000 |
| Richard J Laplante | COO | $70,000 |
| Ms Lora Singer | Stewardship Mgr | $41,600 |
| Rev Victoria Boeseman | Exec. Assist. | $40,000 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2010
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 7/21/2021. To update the information below, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
History
Bridges for Peace was founded in 1976, built on the work of Dr. G. Douglas Young, who first came to Israel in 1957. Today Bridges for Peace is an international organization with 10 offices serving 6 continents. Bridges for Peace is a ministry of hope and reconciliation. Through programs both in Israel and worldwide, BFP gives Christians the opportunity to actively express their Biblical responsibility to be faithful to Israel and the Jewish people.
Program accomplishments
Needs
Bridges For Peace has communicated the following needs:
- Prayer
- Financial Partners
- Volunteers