2020-11-05T15:04:15-08:00 2019-12-31 262769279 DORAN & ASSOCIATES 55 MITCHELL BOULEVARD STE 3 SAN RAFAEL CA 94903 990 2019-01-01 452643886 A WIDER BRIDGE AWID 8662885774 2912 DIAMOND STREET SAN FRANCISCO CA 94131 BARRY BLECHER Treasurer 2020-11-05 true Lisa Doran CPA P00791709 4154911130 X 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z ETHAN FELSON 2912 DIAMOND STREET 348 SAN FRANCISCO CA 941313208 1530414 false X WWW.AWIDERBRIDGE.ORG X 2011 CA The mission of the organization is to educate the North American public concerning Israel and its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) society, to foster a deeper connection to Israel among LGBT people. 16 16 9 100 0 1319753 1402350 63508 40037 97 7 -22166 -88174 1361192 1354220 54463 108300 0 447063 535271 0 108184 607122 720887 1108648 1364458 252544 -10238 662906 663279 33040 43651 629866 619628 X The mission of the organization is to educate the North American public concerning Israel and its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) society, to foster a deeper connection to Israel among LGBT people. false false 417511 30541 Israel Missions - Each year, we lead LGTBQ leaders (the grass tops the majority of whom are not Jewish) in elected office, media, business, non-profit management and faith leadership on 8-day Missions to Israel to experience the countrys history, politics, conflict, and values as a Jewish and democratic state, and to understand the LGBTQ communitys ongoing progress and struggles for equality through arranged meetings with Israeli LGBTQ organizations, which provide an opportunity for LGBTQ Americans and Israelis to find shared experience with each other. 319346 9496 Community Engagement - A Wider Bridge stands up for our values by creating and defending inclusive spaces for our full authentic selves where all of our identities are welcomed. We lead proactive mobilizations that activate our diverse coalition of engaged alumni, stakeholders and community partners, advancing LGBTQ rights and support for Israel, and defending our communities against hatred in the forms of anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, homophobia, transphobia, and beyond. Our local programming and communications strategies provide us with two additional outlets to reach the communitys grassroots. Our events engage thousands of LGBTQ people in the US and Canada each year with Israel, and our social media, website, and PR campaigns spread stories from Israels LGBTQ community and pro-Israel LGBTQ thought leaders to reach tens of thousands of readers. 111331 108300 Impact Grant - A Wider Bridges Impact Grant program provides much needed resources to NGOs in Israel that amplify activist voices on the ground, advancing LGBTQ life across Israel. From metropolitan Tel Aviv to the more traditional periphery, and through the diverse Arab, Ethiopian, Mizrahi and Orthodox communities, A Wider Bridge serves as the diasporas organized effort to advance LGTBQ rights and community in Israel. 110897 959085 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 7 0 true 9 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X BARRY BLECHER 8662885774 2912 DIAMOND STREET 348 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94131 TYLER GREGORY E.D. (Former) 40.00 0.00 X 130000 0 0 BRUCE MAXWELL Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES MOON VICE CHAIR 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BARRY BLECHER Treasurer 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ARTHUR SLEPIAN Founder 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALAN SCHWARTZ Chair & Pres. 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CARMELLA ETTINGER Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SHARON WILKES Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CINDY BROWN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DANA BEYER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 FRANK NOVEMBER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DYLAN TATZ Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RON LEZELL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RABBI GIL STEINLAUF Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES RUSHING Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DANIEL HERNANDEZ Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANN DUBIN VICE CHAIR 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ETHAN FELSON E.D. (2020) 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 130000 1 false false false 0 199423 1202927 9923 1402350 PROGRAM FEES 611710 40037 40037 40037 7 7 0 0 0 0 88020 199423 176194 -88174 -88174 0 0 0 1354220 40037 -88167 0 0 108300 108300 0 130000 78000 19500 32500 0 329790 256334 33738 39718 0 0 75481 21436 45040 9005 0 2102 2102 43445 42945 500 0 0 0 55726 40076 15200 450 30027 150 29877 30620 1305 28169 1146 0 0 44024 44024 105224 74953 17755 12516 0 0 0 0 0 9644 9644 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 389690 377886 5251 6553 BANK FEES 10035 645 3594 5796 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 350 350 0 1364458 959085 297189 108184 397786 385672 12359 212377 245100 51056 382 5175 0 0 0 0 483 7407 0 0 0 0 0 6796 1592 662906 663279 33040 43651 33040 43651 X 384766 566072 245100 53556 629866 619628 662906 663279 -10238 X false true X true false X 539067 554379 879682 1319753 1402350 4695231 0 0 0 0 539067 554379 879682 1319753 1402350 4695231 30000 35002 31000 24850 28286 149138 0 30000 35002 31000 24850 28286 149138 4546093 37 97 7 141 0 37 97 7 141 0 0 539067 554379 879719 1319850 1402357 4695372 0.96820 0.95210 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 1530414 176194 176194 1354220 1354220 1540652 176194 176194 1364458 1364458 Part X : FIN48 Footnote ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Corporation to report information regarding its exposure to various tax positions taken by the Corporation. The Corporation has determined whether any tax positions have met the recognition threshold and has measured the Corporations exposure to those tax positions. Management believes that the Corporation has adequately addressed all relevant tax positions and that there are no unrecorded tax liabilities. Federal and state tax authorities generally have the right to examine and audit the previous three years of tax returns filed (four years for California). Any interest or penalties assessed to the Corporation are recorded in operating expenses. No interest or penalties from federal or state tax authorities were recorded in the accompanying financial statements. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES $176194 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES $176194 true Middle East and North Africa 0 0 GRANTS 108300 108300 108300 MIDDLE EAST AWB IMPACT 1000 WIRE TRANS. U.S. DOLLARS MIDDLE EAST AWB IMPACT 10000 WIRE TRANS. U.S. DOLLARS MIDDLE EAST AWB IMPACT 13000 WIRE TRANS. U.S. DOLLARS MIDDLE EAST AWB IMPACT 14000 WIRE TRANS. U.S. DOLLARS MIDDLE EAST AWB IMPACT 15600 WIRE TRANS. U.S. DOLLARS MIDDLE EAST AWB IMPACT 17300 WIRE TRANS. U.S. DOLLARS MIDDLE EAST AWB IMPACT 30000 WIRE TRANS. U.S. DOLLARS MIDDLE EAST AWB IMPACT 7400 WIRE TRANS. U.S. DOLLARS 8 false false false false false false Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS THE USE OF FOREIGN GRANT FUNDS THROUGH RECIPIENT GRANT REPORTING. false GALA 287443 199423 88020 8444 10494 1014 156242 287443 199423 88020 8444 10494 1014 156242 176194 -88174 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Impact Grant - A Wider Bridges Impact Grant program provides much needed resources to NGOs in Israel that amplify activist voices on the ground, advancing LGBTQ life across Israel. From metropolitan Tel Aviv to the more traditional periphery, and through the diverse Arab, Ethiopian, Mizrahi and Orthodox communities, A Wider Bridge serves as the diasporas organized effort to advance LGTBQ rights and community in Israel. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TIMELY PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER MAY ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF ACCOUNTANTS AND/OR LEGAL COUNSEL TO ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF DRAFTS OF THE FORM 990. COPIES OF THE COMPLETED FORM 990 (INCLUDING REQUIRED SCHEDULES) WILL ALSO BE REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS WILL BE NOTED AND ADDRESSED, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER SHALL ENSURE THAT ANY APPROPRIATE CHANGES ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990, WHICH THEN SHALL BE SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR OTHER AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FORM 990 SHALL THEN BE FILED WITH THE IRS ON A TIMELY BASIS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts 1.Duty to DiscloseEach insider shall disclose to the Board all material facts regarding his or her interest in the transaction, promptly upon learning of the proposed transaction.2.Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest ExistsWith regard to an insider, the Board shall determine if a conflict of interest exists. The insider(s) and any other interested person(s) involved with the transaction shall not be present during the Boards discussion or determination of whether a conflict of interest exists.3.Procedures for Addressing a Conflict of InterestThe Board shall decide what measures are needed to protect the Organizations interests in light of the nature and seriousness of the conflict, to decide whether to enter into the transaction and, if so, to ensure that the terms of the transaction are appropriate. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND STAFF SHALL CONDUCT AND REVIEW AN ANALYSIS OF THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ANY OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. THE COMPENSATION OF SUCH KEY EMPLOYEES SHALL BE COMPARED TO THOSE IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON MISSION, BUDGET SIZE, SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES AND OTHER FACTORS. BASED ON THE ANALYSIS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONCLUDE ON WHETHER EACH KEY EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION IS APPROPRIATE. SUCH ANALYSIS SHALL BE DOCUMENTED, PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FILED IN THE CORPORATION'S RECORDS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND STAFF SHALL CONDUCT AND REVIEW AN ANALYSIS OF THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ANY OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. THE COMPENSATION OF SUCH KEY EMPLOYEES SHALL BE COMPARED TO THOSE IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON MISSION, BUDGET SIZE, SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES AND OTHER FACTORS. BASED ON THE ANALYSIS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONCLUDE ON WHETHER EACH KEY EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION IS APPROPRIATE. SUCH ANALYSIS SHALL BE DOCUMENTED, PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FILED IN THE CORPORATION'S RECORDS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.