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Bridges to Community Inc

EIN 13-3731405 · Crugers, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BUILD A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD THROUGH SERVICE, LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$547,735
Spending
$492,450
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$64,109, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $269,166 spent. HOUSING: BRIDGES TO COMMUNITY BUILDS STURDY CONCRETE-AND-CINDERBLOCK HOMES THAT EARTHQUAKE- AND FIRE-RESISTANT AND ARE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND HEAVY TROPICAL WINDS AND RAIN. THESE HOMES ARE BUILT FOR AND TRANSFERRED TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH BRIDGES TO COMMUNITY IS PRESENT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. WE WORK TO SECURE LAND TITLES FOR PROSPECTIVE HOME OWNERS SO THAT EACH FAMILY WILL HAVE GOOD OWNERSHIP OF A PLACE TO CALL THEIR OWN FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
  2. $101,733 spent. EDUCATION: THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING FOR 9 YOUNG ADULTS FROM OUR PARTNER COMMUNITIES, COVERING COSTS SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, ENROLLMENT FEES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, A MODEST FOOD STIPEND, THESIS EXPENSES, AND GRADUATION FEES. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT, THE PROGRAM TRACKS SCHOLARS' ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND INVOLVES THEM IN CULTURAL EXCHANGES WITH BTC VOLUNTEER GROUPS. THROUGH THESE INTERACTIONS, SCHOLARS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE, PROMOTE COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SERVE AS ROLE MODELS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES FACED BY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES IN BRIDGES' PARTNER COMMUNITIES. WHILE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES OFFER TUITION-FREE EDUCATION, STUDENTS FROM REMOTE AREAS FACE HIGH TRANSPORTATION COSTS TO REACH CAMPUSES IN SAN JUAN. MANY CANNOT AFFORD THE FREQUENT TRAVEL, AND THOSE WHO DO ENROLL OFTEN LIMIT THEIR COURSES TO ATTEND ONLY ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK, EXTENDING THE TIME NEEDED TO COMPLETE THEIR DEGREES AND COMPOUNDING BARRIERS TO THEIR EDUCATION AND FUTURE SUCCESS. THE BRIDGES TO COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS TO ALLEVIATE THESE FINANCIAL BURDENS, EMPOWERING MOTIVATED STUDENTS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION AND IMPROVE THEIR EARNING POTENTIAL, FAMILY WELL-BEING, AND PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $40,166 spent. HEALTH: BRIDGES TO COMMUITY'S HEALTH PROGRAM STRIVES TO REMOVE THE OBSTACLES THAT IMPOVERISHED FAMILIES FACE AS THEY TRY TO ACHIEVE A BETTER FUTURE. WITH A FOCUS ON PREVENTATIVE CARE AS WELL AS IMPROVEMENTS TO INFRASTRUCTURE, OUR PROJECTS RANGE FROM EDUCATION WORKSHOPS TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF HEALTH CENTERS. WE IMPROVE FAMILY LIVING STANDARDS, REDUCING DISEASE AND CHILD MORTALITY. WE DESIGN AND BUILD HYGIENIC BATHROOMS TO IMPROVE SANITATION AND PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION PROJECTS TO DIVERSIFY DIETE AND REDUCE ILLNESSES.
  4. $560 spent. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1994.

    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 October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Community Bridges Inc (Mesa, AZ), EIN 94-2880847. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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