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Bridge of Promise

EIN 20-4043915 · Carnation, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION ENRICHES THE LIVES OF TEENS AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY OFFERING COMMUNITY-BASED DAY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND BY PROVIDING ENGAGING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR ALL AGES OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
48
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$112,402, executive di

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: 77 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 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 (2)
  1. $1.3 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION HAS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THAT OFFER COMMUNITY-BASED DAY PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDES TEENS AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SPECIALIZED HELP AND STRUCTURE. THE PROGRAM HAS HIRED TRAINED STAFF AND MAINTAINS A MEMBER TO STAFF RATIO OF 2:1. THE PROGRAM HAS ALSO CULTIVATED PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND CONTRINUES TO TLIZE DONATIED BUSES FROM KING COUNTY METRO TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MEMBERS.
  2. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS MULTIPLE EVENTS AND CAMPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR THE MEMBERS. THE EVENTS PROVIDE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ADULT COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO HAVE A PART IN EITHER BEING A PARTICIPANT OR A VOLUNTEER. ALL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ARE MODIFIED AND EQUIPPED TO ALLOW FULL PARTICIPATION REGARDLESS OF DISABILITY.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on March 15, 2012.

    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 October 2012.

    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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