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Medical Bridges

Medical Bridges

Houston, TX 77054
Tax ID76-0548161

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About this organization

Revenue

$8,186,339

Expenses

$6,432,896

Website

medicalbridges.org

Mission

Medical Bridges mission is to bridge the healthcare gap worldwide by procuring and distributing medical equipment and supplies to undeserved communities.

About

Medical Bridges procures medical, dental and surgical supplies and equipment for redistribution to qualified organizations and health care professionals primarily in the developing world. Medical Bridges procures donations of surplus supplies and equipment from hospitals, clinics, private practice physicians, medical supply companies, home health agencies, and private individuals.In 2018, Medical Bridges prepared and sent shipments to 25 countries. These shipments ranged in size from suitcases filled with sutures to 40-foot ocean-freight containers holding up to 1,200 boxes of supplies and equipment. Medical Bridges diligently assesses the multitude of requests received annually to ensure that consignees meet requirements both in terms of who receives the supplies and how the supplies are distributed to the community. Medical Bridges relies greatly on the expertise and time commitment of volunteers. Volunteers work in the distribution center and on special projects throughout the year; they routinely log in more than 4,000 hours each year.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Medical bridges' mission is to bridge the healthcare gap worldwide by procuring and distributing medical equipment and supplies to underserved communities.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Medical bridges' mission is to bridge the healthcare gap worldwide by procuring and distributing medical equipment and supplies to underserved communities.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is TX, as reported.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 13 employees as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $1,753,443.
  • The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 12 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1997.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $737,306 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $179,148 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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