Solidarity Bridge
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Solidarity Bridge meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
In a spirit of solidarity, Solidarity Bridge partners with communities in Bolivia and Paraguay to increase access to safe, affordable surgery and other essential health care.
Year, State Incorporated:
2001, IL
Solidarity Bridge works in partnership with the medical communities of Bolivia and Paraguay to increase access to safe, essential, and timely surgical care. With its partners, Solidarity Bridge operates four year-round surgical programs: general surgery, gynecologic surgery, heart surgery, and neurosurgery. Rooted in values of solidarity, mutuality and bi-directional learning, Solidarity Bridge connects US medical practitioners to their peers in each country and together, work to build a healthier future. Through year-round virtual exchanges and short-term medical mission trips, Solidarity Bridge provides surgical care, training in advanced surgical skills, and procurement of critical surgical equipment and supplies. Since 1999, Solidarity Bridge has served more than 31,000 patients and performed more than 8,000 surgeries.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Solidarity Bridge's program expenses were:
| Program services | $2,574,275 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,574,275 |
Chief Executive
Ann Rhomberg, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Mr. Brian Clarke JD, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
9
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Solidarity Bridge's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $2,938,738 |
| Investment income | $6,416 |
| Other revenue | $-27,681 |
| Total Income | $2,917,473 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $2,917,473 |
| Total expenses: | $2,867,286 |
| Program expenses | $2,574,275 |
| Fundraising expenses | $128,995 |
| Administrative expenses | $164,016 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $50,187 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $904,833 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $23,116 |
| Ending Net Assets | $978,136 |
| Total Liabilities | $79,700 |
| Total Assets | $1,057,836 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois