Bridge Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE BRIDGE INC. IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT THE FAMILY AND PROMOTE THE PERSONAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS, AND SENIORS. WE AT THE BRIDGE BELIEVE IN EQUITABLE, STIGMA-FREE, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, HOLISTIC, AND INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE. OUR CLINICIANS AND STAFF ARE TRAINED TO MEET THEIR CLIENTS WHERE THEY ARE AND TO ADVOCATE FOR THEM WITHIN AND BEYOND THE COUNSELING RELATIONSHIP. THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELING, IN-HOME CRISIS INTERVENTION AND FAMILY EDUCATION SERVICES, AND SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES, WE ACTIVELY STRIVE TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS BETWEEN OUR COMMUNITY AND ACCESSIBLE CARE.IN THE LAST FISCAL YEAR, THE BRIDGE SERVED A TOTAL OF OVER 2,500 CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.
- Income
- $3.6 million
- Spending
- $4.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- -2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 75%
- Employees
- 59
- Volunteers
- 37
- Highest pay
- $104,336, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 102% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $1.1 million spent. FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES - FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES (FPS) IS AN INTENSIVE, IN-HOME CRISIS INTERVENTION AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE AT RISK OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT, AND FOR FAMILIES PREPARING TO BE REUNIFIED WITH THEIR CHILDREN, REFERRED TO THE BRIDGE BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION & PERMANENCY (DCP&P). THE HIGHLY TRAINED AND DEDICATED STAFF OF FPS IS AVAILABLE TO EACH FAMILY 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CELL PHONE.
- $1.1 million spent. THE IMANI CENTERTHE IMANI CENTER HAS BEEN SERVING THE YOUTH AND THE COMMUNITY OF IRVINGTON FOR OVER 30 YEARS. OUR IMPACT RUNS DEEP AND WIDE. MANY STUDENTS RETURN TO THE IMANI CENTER MANY YEARS LATER TO CONTINUE SERVICES AS AN ADULT AND TO SEE HOW THE SITE HAS GROWN. THE SERVICES ARE OFFERED BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER SCHOOL AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. ALL THE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN SPANISH AND CREOLE AND INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTHY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, AND REFERRAL, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, PREGNANCY PREVENTION, LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND RECREATION.
- $1.4 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT SERVICESFOR NEARLY 50 YEARS, THE BRIDGE, INC. HAS BEEN USING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEX STRUGGLES OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS, INCLUDING DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ANGER MANAGEMENT, RELATIONSHIP AND FAMILIAL CONFLICT, AND MORE. FROM PARENTING CHALLENGES TO DEALING WITH GRIEF, TRAUMA, DIVORCE, AND LIFE TRANSITIONS, WE HELP OUR CLIENTS UTILIZE BEHAVIORAL TACTICS AND DEVELOP COPING SKILLS TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING. OUR COUNSELING SERVICES INCLUDE:- INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING- FAMILY COUNSELING- MARITAL/COUPLES COUNSELINGSUBSTANCE USE DISORDER OUTPATIENT SERVICESOUR HIGHLY TRAINED CLINICAL TEAM KNOWS THAT EVERY JOURNEY TO RECOVERY IS UNIQUE, WHICH IS WHY WE TAILOR TREATMENT TO FIT EVERY INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. DURING THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS, ONE OF OUR CLINICIANS WILL ASSESS THE LEVEL OF CARE REQUIRED FOR THE CLIENT, CONSIDERING FACTORS SUCH AS HISTORY OF USE, LIFESTYLE, AND MOTIVATION. EVERY CLIENT HAS THE BENEFIT OF WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS TO EXPLORE AND SUPPORT PERSONAL GOALS RELATED TO THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. IN CONJUNCTION, WEEKLY GROUP SESSIONS OFFER A SAFE SPACE TO EXPAND ON THE PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL COMPONENT OF RECOVERY. OUR OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- ADULT INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES (IOP)- ADULT OUTPATIENT SERVICES (OP)- ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT SERVICES (OP)- STEPPING STONES: A SPECIALIZED INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICE FOR WOMEN WITH CHILDRENDRUG SCREENS ARE ADMINISTERED ROUTINELY AND RANDOMLY FOR ALL PROGRAMS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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