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Policybridge

EIN 20-2069251 · Medina, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

POLICYBRIDGE IS A RESEARCH & ADVOCACY THINK AND ADVOCACY TANK THAT PROMPTS HIGH QUALITY DISCOURSE REGARDING PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AFFECTING AFRICAN-AMERICANS AS WELL AS OTHER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$693,834
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
3
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$150,300, 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 251% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (3)
  1. $62,965 spent. *POLICYBRIDGE HAS RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE CLEVELAND BLACK FUTURES FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, RECONFIGURATION FOR GROWTH, AND SUSTAINABILITY. THIS FUNDING IS USED TO SUPPORT POLICYBRIDGE'S MISSION OF RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY IN THE FOCUS AREAS OF: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, URBAN EDUCATION, HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL JUSTICE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND URBAN REVITALIZATION AND REDEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.
  2. $503,720 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O* POLICYBRIDGE LAUNCHED THE URBAN AGENDA COLLECTIVE IMPACT PROJECT IN 2023 WITH SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY PARTNERS LISTED BELOW. AN URBAN AGENDA IS NOT A REPORT OR POLICY BRIEF AND IS NOT A NEW PROGRAM OR INITIATIVE. AN URBAN AGENDA IS A CALL FOR COORDINATED AND INTEGRATED PLANNING, COLLECTIVE ACTION, AND ACCOUNTABILITY. THE URBAN AGENDA FRAMEWORK IDENTIFIES SIX FOCUS AREAS: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND MOBILITY; NEIGHBORHOODS AND HOUSING; COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS; CRIMINAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND CAREER LAUNCHING; AND COMMUNITY MOBILITY AND STABILITY. EACH FOCUS AREA HAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF PRIORITY ISSUES, PROBLEMS, AND CONCERNS. IT IS HOPED THAT THIS FRAMEWORK IS SHARED WITH CORPORATE AND PHILANTHROPIC BOARDS, SHAPES LOCAL ELECTIONS, SPARKS COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS, EMBOLDENS STAKEHOLDERS AND DRIVES THIS COMMUNITY TO ACT WITH COLLECTIVE PURPOSE FOR A BETTER FUTURE FOR CLEVELAND AND ITS PEOPLE. AN URBAN AGENDA ADVANCES THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INCLUSION OF BLACK AND BROWN PEOPLE; BUILDS A VITAL, SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY, AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY; ADDRESSES CONDITIONS THAT HAVE RESULTED IN DISINVESTMENT IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR; MITIGATES POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT FOSTER STRUCTURAL AND INSTITUTIONAL RACISM; IS A BLUEPRINT THAT CLARIFIES COMMUNITY PRIORITIES, CODIFIES JOINT APPROACHES FOR ACTION, AND UNIFIES LIKE-MINED LEADERS FROM VARIOUS BACKGROUNDS AND DISCIPLINES TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION. THE COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN THE URBAN AGENDA WORK THUS FAR ARE: THE CITY OF CLEVELAND ADMINISTRATION AND COUNCIL CUYAHOGA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION AND COUNCIL GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION THE GEORGE GUND FOUNDATION UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND CLEVELAND NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY LEVIN COLLEGE OF URBAN AFFAIRS AND EDUCATION CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR POVERTY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER CLEVELAND POLICYBRIDGE
  3. $37,781 spent. *POLICYBRIDGE HAS RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE UNITED BLACK FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ITS ROLE AS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNER IN PHASE I OF THE PERC CLEVELAND INITIATIVE LED BY THIRDSPACE ACTION LAB. THIS FUNDING IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT POLICYBRIDGE'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PERC CLEVELAND'S ACTION PLAN TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE BIL COMMUNITY IN CLEVELAND, OHIO.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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