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Bridge II Sports

EIN 20-8577055 · Durham, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, ADULTS, AND VETERANS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO PLAY INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS, FINDING THE PLAYER WITHIN.

Income
$929,698
Spending
$984,535
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
4
Volunteers
490
Highest pay
$145,600, founder and

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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 (2)
  1. $564,531 spent. ADAPTED SPORTS PROGRAMS: BIIS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE ADAPTED SPORTS EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT 2024. THE ADAPTED SPORTS PROGRAMS INCLUDED BOCCIA, CYCLING, AIR RIFLE AND ARCHERY AS OUR CORE. THE TOTAL ATTENDANCE WAS 342 INDIVIDUALS FOR TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS OF 111, AND 56 PROGRAM SESSIONS. BIIS HOSTED VALOR GAMES SOUTHEAST FOR THE 12TH YEAR SERVING 90 VETERANS. ROCKY MOUNT WAS HOST TO THE 3 X 3 WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. THIS EVENT IS A BLENDED VETERAN AND NON-VETERAN PROGRAM SERVING 11 VETERANS AND 10 NON- VETERANS. BRIDGE II SPORTS ALSO HELD A SANCTIONED YOUTH WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SERVING 209 YOUTH AND ADULTS. THE VIRTUAL FITNESS CHALLENGE (VFC) CONTINUES TO SERVE VETERANS IN RURAL AREAS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN ADAPTED SPORTS. OVER 240 VETERANS WERE SERVED IN THIS VIRTUAL PROGRAM DURING 2024 FOR A TOTAL OF 1,440 PROGRAM HOURS AND 180 DAYS. ADAPTED SPORTS PROGRAMS: BIIS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE ADAPTED SPORTS EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT 2024. THE ADAPTED SPORTS PROGRAMS INCLUDED BOCCIA, CYCLING, AIR RIFLE AND ARCHERY AS OUR CORE. THE TOTAL ATTENDANCE WAS 342 INDIVIDUALS FOR TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS OF 111, AND 56 PROGRAM SESSIONS. BIIS HOSTED VALOR GAMES SOUTHEAST FOR THE 12TH YEAR SERVING 90 VETERANS. ROCKY MOUNT WAS HOST TO THE 3 X 3 WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. THIS EVENT IS A BLENDED VETERAN AND NON-VETERAN PROGRAM SERVING 11 VETERANS AND 10 NON- VETERANS. BRIDGE II SPORTS ALSO HELD A SANCTIONED YOUTH WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SERVING 209 YOUTH AND ADULTS. THE VIRTUAL FITNESS CHALLENGE (VFC) CONTINUES TO SERVE VETERANS IN RURAL AREAS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN ADAPTED SPORTS. OVER 240 VETERANS WERE SERVED IN THIS VIRTUAL PROGRAM DURING 2024 FOR A TOTAL OF 1,440 PROGRAM HOURS AND 180 DAYS.
  2. $99,623 spent. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION: BRIDGE II SPORTS PARTICIPATED IN A TOTAL OF 15 COMMUNITY OUTREACH PRESENTATIONS/PROGRAMS IMPACTING 2,260 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DURHAM COUNTY EMPLOYEE WELLNESS EVENT, VA OUTREACH, AND THE ADAPTED SPORTS LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM (LABS). EDUCATION IN THE ORANGE COUNTY TITLE I SCHOOLS THROUGH BRIDGE II SPORTS' EVERYBODYPLAYSNC (EBPNC) PROGRAM SERVED 670 STUDENTS IN 2024.

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 August 2007.

    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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