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Bridges of Hope

EIN 20-3530425 · Rapid City, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BRIDGES OF HOPE EXISTS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND DISCIPLE LIBERIANS TO WORSHIP AND GLORIFY GOD, EMPOWERING THEM TO LIVE CHRIST- CENTERED LIVES AND TO ACHIEVE FOR THEMSELVES A REASONABLE LIVING. WE WILL DO THIS THROUGH A BIBLE-TEACHING CHURCH, QUALITY EDUCATION, QUALITY HEALTHCARE, INSTRUCTION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE. THE PURPOSE OF THESE INITIATIVES IS TO PROMOTE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW EVIDENCED BY A LIFESTYLE OF CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, STEWARDSHIP, SERVICE, AND JOYFUL WORSHIP.

Income
$246,505
Spending
$174,974
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
24.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.1 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 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $155,190 spent. BRIDGES OF HOPE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF HOPE VILLAGE IN RURAL LIBERIA WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE SCHOOL CONTINUES TO GRADUATE APPROXIMATELY 12-16 STUDENTS PER YEAR. THESE STUDENTS PASS THE WEST AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATES (HIGH SCHOOL) EQUIVALENCY EXAM. FOR 2025, WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL VIA SALARIES TO TEACHERS, AND REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SCHOOL AND TEACHER HOMES. IN 2025, BRIDGES OF HOPE COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY TOILETS FOR STUDENTS AT HOPE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY. WE FORMED A COMMITTEE FOCUSED ON WHAT WILL BE REQUIRED TO OPEN A CLINIC. FUNDRAISING FOR THIS PURPOSE IS UNDERWAY BUT PROVES TO BE SLOW GOING AS THE MAJORITY OF OUR DONORS ARE COMMITTED TO EDUCATING CHILDREN. BRIDGES OF HOPE DOES SUPPORT HOPE VILLAGE IN RURAL LIBERIA WITH MEDICAL MISSION TRIPS. THE NEXT TRIP WILL BE IN MARCH OF 2026. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT 25 MEDICALLY SKILLED VOLUNTEERS WILL PARTICIPATE. BRIDGES OF HOPE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF HOPE VILLAGE IN RURAL LIBERIA WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE SCHOOL CONTINUES TO GRADUATE APPROXIMATELY 12-16 STUDENTS PER YEAR. THESE STUDENTS PASS THE WEST AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATES (HIGH SCHOOL) EQUIVALENCY EXAM. FOR 2025, WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL VIA SALARIES TO TEACHERS, AND REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SCHOOL AND TEACHER HOMES. IN 2025, BRIDGES OF HOPE COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY TOILETS FOR STUDENTS AT HOPE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY. WE FORMED A COMMITTEE FOCUSED ON WHAT WILL BE REQUIRED TO OPEN A CLINIC. FUNDRAISING FOR THIS PURPOSE IS UNDERWAY BUT PROVES TO BE SLOW GOING AS THE MAJORITY OF OUR DONORS ARE COMMITTED TO EDUCATING CHILDREN. BRIDGES OF HOPE DOES SUPPORT HOPE VILLAGE IN RURAL LIBERIA WITH MEDICAL MISSION TRIPS. THE NEXT TRIP WILL BE IN MARCH OF 2026. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT 25 MEDICALLY SKILLED VOLUNTEERS WILL PARTICIPATE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 June 2006.

    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.

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