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Living Bridges Ministry Corporation

EIN 46-5757436 · Valdosta, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Building bridges in faith which allow us to educate people about resources and solutions that meet their needs and help them thrive in every aspect of life.

Income
$433,579
Spending
$415,277
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
7
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$7,505, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $270,413 spent. Donations received from Walmart. These are returned ,damaged and not able to be sold. A portion of these are used by the organization ( paper products, cleaning supplies, office supplies) A large number of these are given to our clients ( clothing, household items, school supples, hygiene items, small appliances, household good etc). A protion of these are shared in the community with other non profis in the area and local school systems. Donations of used clothing received from individuals are distributed out in the community. Leftover food from Chick Fila is picked up and given out to clients and others in the community. Leftover Bread is picked up weekly from Panera Bread and donated to clients and others in the community. Leftover Food from Cheddars is picked up and donated to clients and others in the community Leftover food from Olive Garden is picked up and donated to clients and to others in the community.
  2. $32,286 spent. Grocery Program: The majority of the people we serve are food insecure. We realize that people are not able to work toward moving their life ahead when they are hunger. Each individual who takes a class in our center (focusing on moving their life forward) receives a to go meal. These meals are generous in portion to feed several members of the family. At other events we have such as our Summer Reading Program, Vacation Bible School in the Park, Easter Egg Hunt , Birthday Party for Jesus etc we provide a meal to all attendes and their families. We also have a senior lunch line each Friday. This is a drive through line where each person gets a hot meal, another meal for the next day and a bag of healthy snacks for the next week. We also provide meals or snacks in our classes.
  3. $3,747 spent. Education classes. We offer a variety of classes to our clients to assist them with moving their life forward. We offer classes on financial literacy, parenting , work skills, safety in the home. We officer mental health classes, CPR, healthy cooking and eating as well as classes to improve and develope employment skills
  4. $15,157 spent. other program services descriped on schedule

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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