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Bridges to the Nations

EIN 03-0392581 · Pasadena, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide bridges/links between Christians and Christian organizations around the world in order to equip mission groups and missionaries; to serve the poor and needy in Christian love; and to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world

Income
$298,704
Spending
$273,321
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$72,276, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 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 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 March 31, 2026, 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 (3)
  1. $89,386 spent. THAILAND PROJECTSBridges to the Nations partners with Thai based foundations for two childrens centers that provide after school and weekend education and an encouraging environment for children at risk. The after school program includes classes in piano, guitar, general music, art and life skills. The programs encourage the children to stay in school through secondary school, or to attend a vocational school. A scholarship program provides assistance for youth at risk to develop a vision for their future and gain the education needed to reach that goal and find employment.Additionally, a family center helps adults who want to improve and add job skills and change direction in life.
  2. $50,699 spent. KENYA PROJECTSIn Kenya, Bridges to the Nations has worked with a community organization in the remote arid region of Turkana to address ongoing food insecurity and drought. A deep water well has been installed, powered by an extensive solar array. This provides water for a cooperative farm that serves the nomadic community. Additionally clean water is provided for the community. At times emergency food relief is required and provided for the nomadic communities in drought and famine situations. Additionally, Leadership seminars or resources are provided to a multi denominational pastors association in different locations throughout the district. 2 new projects were launched this year to support and equip remote Turkana villages schools with necessary teaching equipment and school uniforms for students who could not afford them. Also, the launch of the Turkana Frontier Missions Center that will be training and equipping Turkana missionary to So. Sudan and Ethiopia which borders NW Kenya.
  3. $42,365 spent. LEADERSHIP, EQUIPPING AND CHURCH DEVELOPMENTBridges to the Nations works with churches to identify areas of need for growth and development and connects churches to needed resources. The resources take the form of seminars, conferences, and small group gatherings with a focus on leadership equipping, strategic planning, prayer events and joint events where churches cooperate to reach their communities to meet felt needs and share Gods love. This year also saw the launch of Everyone Thailand which is a multidenominational effort to share the Gospel message throughout the country to millions who have never heard.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 March 2026.

    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 August 2002.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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