Faith Bridge
Faith Bridge
EIN: 86-2568124
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Mission
Faith Bridge exists to serve as a total support system for foster/adoptive/kinship families and children/youth whose lives have been affected by foster care. Our mission is two-fold: to support and care for families and continually encourage their success as they fulfill the needs of children in their care; and to meet the immediate, tangible needs of children and youth to help them feel safe, valued, and seen.
Ruling year
2021
Executive Director
Andrea Jamerson
Main address
705 Covey Ct PO Box 305
Moberly, MO 65270 USA
EIN
86-2568124
Food aid
Free goods distribution
Foster care
Adoption
Self-advocacy
Population served
Family relationships
Children and youth
NTEE code
Foster Care (P32)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reportsWhat we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
The Faith Bridge Children's Boutique
The Faith Bridge Children's Boutique is a free store for foster and adoptive families. We are stocked with all sizes of children's clothing and shoes, hygiene items, furniture, bedding, baby items, seasonal items, and suitcases. Families can come and shop for the children in their home as often as they need! All items in our store are provided through individual and corporate donations, and all are in new to like-new condition. The store is open on a regular weekly schedule and is an on-going program. Each year we serve approximately 600 children through this program.
Carry On
The Carry On Program serves older foster youth and former foster youth who have aged-out or otherwise transitioned out of the foster care system. The goal of Carry On is to provide these youth with tangible goods and tools to help them become successful, contributing members of the community. We provide furniture, bedding, kitchen and bath essentials, small appliances, cleaning and laundry supplies, basic tools, hygiene and first aid items, home décor, clothing, shoes, and career wear at absolutely NO COST! On average, each client receives approximately $4500 in items for their new apartment. This serves to alleviate the initial cost of independence for former foster youth and gives them them the freedom to begin adulthood with the things they need.
Housewarming Baskets
When older youth transition out of the foster care system and move into their own apartment, Faith Bridge provides them with a Housewarming Basket. These baskets are full of everyday essentials they need - paper products, cleaning and laundry supplies, basic tools, first aid kit, coat hangers, stationery, pillows, and décor items. These baskets are distributed through the Carry On Program, and accompany the household goods, bedding and bath items, small appliances, and furniture items they receive.
First Night Comfort Packs
When a child comes into foster care, they often sit in a state office for several hours while a caseworker tries to find a place for them to stay. A First Night Comfort Pack, with a fresh set of clothes, pajamas, toothbrush, blanket, book, and stuffed animal, helps children feel a little more comfortable and at ease. Faith Bridge provides several area Children’s Division Offices with these Packs, and replaces them as necessary.
Where we work
Awards
Exemplary Citizens, Positive Impacts Public Service Award 2022
Randolph County Council of Social Agencies
Non-Profit of the Year 2023
Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce
Affiliations & memberships
Foster Care Community Alliance 2022
Randolph County Council of Social Agencies 2022
Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce 2021
Aging Out Institute 2022
More Than Enough Community Collaboration 2023
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Caregivers, Foster and adoptive parents, Adolescent parents, Foster and adoptive children, Transitioning children
Related Program
The Faith Bridge Children's Boutique
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of clients who report that services/supports are available when needed, even in a crisis
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Foster and adoptive children, Transitioning children, Foster and adoptive parents, Adolescent parents
Related Program
The Faith Bridge Children's Boutique
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of clients referred to other services as part of their support strategy
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Foster and adoptive children, Transitioning children, Adolescent parents, Foster and adoptive parents
Related Program
Carry On
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of backpacks filled with school supplies distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Families
Related Program
The Faith Bridge Children's Boutique
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of children who receive new clothing
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Families
Related Program
The Faith Bridge Children's Boutique
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of children served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Families
Related Program
The Faith Bridge Children's Boutique
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of partner churches
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
The Faith Bridge Children's Boutique
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our organization strives to serve as a bridge that connects families and children within the foster care system to available resources within our community.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
To make this attainable, we operate a free store where families can come and pick out clothing, shoes, bedding, furniture, hygiene items, and baby supplies at no cost. We also have a program to assist older youth who are transitioning out of foster care and into their own apartment. Through this program, we provide household goods, home décor items, small appliances, kitchen and bath necessities, and bedding. We also partner with several local agencies and businesses to provide mentoring, life skills, job opportunities, and other avenues to encourage their success.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Financial data
Faith Bridge
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Andrea Jamerson
Faith Bridge
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Faith Bridge
Board of directorsas of 01/20/2024
Board of directors data
Amanda Power
Andrea Jamerson
Karcie Clark
Greta Howard
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
Equity strategies
Last updated: 12/02/2021GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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