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Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust Inc

EIN 22-2809353 · Bridgeport, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 50% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 1986, BUILDING NEIGHBORHOODS TOGETHER'S (BNT) MISSION IS TO END HOUSING INSECURITY, INCOME INEQUALITY, AND HOMELESSNESS BY CREATING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING SERVICES TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES ACROSS CONNECTICUT.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
12
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$221,196, ceo

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    50% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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. $189,006 spent. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - REPRESENTS ALL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR OPERATING PROPERTIES. BNT IS THE SINGLE MEMBER OF 6 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES ORGANIZED TO ACQUIRE, DEVELOP AND OPERATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT.
  2. $126,787 spent. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - FOCUSES ON THE BUILDING AND RENOVATION OF QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOMES AND APARTMENTS THAT PROVIDE NEW HOUSING OPPORTUNIES FOR FAMILIES WITH LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME LEVELS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
  3. $542,955 spent. EMPOWERMENT RESOURCE ACADEMY ('ERA") - PROVIDES EDUCATION TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, BUILD WEALTH AND MAINTAIN FINANCIAL STABILITY. ERA PROVIDES PRE-PURCHASE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION, AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE RENTAL COUNSELING AND EVICTION PREVENTION, MOBILITY COUNSELING AND RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT.

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 June 1987.

    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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