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Therapeutic Center at Fox Chase

EIN 23-1735837 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

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

TO DECREASE SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PROMOTE RECOVERY AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND TO ENCOURAGE SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES TO ADDRESS PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
0
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$795,428, chief financial officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 437% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $362,954 spent. THE MISSION OF THE VILLA, A PROGRAM OF THE BRIDGE, IS TO RESTORE HOPE AND FOSTER GROWTH IN THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE. WE PROVIDE A NURTURING, LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT VALUES RESPONSIBILITY, DIGNITY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES OVERVIEW: THE VILLA OFFERS ALTERNATIVE RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENTS FOR UP TO 38 DEPENDENT YOUTH. THE VILLA IS SEPARATED INTO TWO LIVING UNITS, ONE FOR EACH GENDER. THE VILLA RESIDENTIAL UNITS ARE STAFFED DURING ALL NON-SCHOOL HOURS BY YOUTH CARE WORKERS. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED AND SUPERVISED ROUND THE CLOCK BY CAMPUS AND RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISORS. THE VILLA STOPPED PROVIDING PROGRAM SERVICES IN DECEMBER 2024 AND PERMANENTLY CLOSED THE PROGRAM.
  2. $983,840 spent. RESIDENTIAL: THE THERAPEUTIC CENTER AT FOX CHASE A/K/A THE BRIDGE, IS A NON-PROFIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES SEEKING TO OVERCOME SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, TRUANCY AND OTHER CHALLENGES. THE BRIDGE INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES INCLUDING A RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR UP TO 27 ADOLESCENTS. THE BRIDGE STOPPED PROVIDING PROGRAM SERVICES IN OCTOBER 2024 AND PERMANENTLY CLOSED THE PROGRAM.
  3. $949,484 spent. THE BRIDGE INTENSIVE PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE, INTENSIVE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH EXHIBITING HIGH OR AT-RISK BEHAVIORS THAT BUILDS UPON YOUTH'S RESILIENCY AND SENSE OF SELF-WORTH FOR POSITIVE OUTCOMES AND REDIRECTION. THROUGH THIS INTENSIVE PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM, A HYBRID MODEL OF HOME AND SITE-BASED PROGRAMMING, CONTRACTED COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDERS OPERATIONALIZE TWO PRIMARY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: (1) ASSIST AT-RISK YOUTH IN ACHIEVING SOCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE INTENSIVE PROGRAMMING, AND (2) PREVENT AT-RISK YOUTHS' ENTRY OR RE-ENTRY INTO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.ON JUNE 30, 2025, BIPS STOPPED PROVIDING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE BRIDGE, WHEN THE BRIDGE ENDED ALL PROGRAM OPERATIONS. ON JULY 1, 2025, BIPS WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIDGE'S PARENT CORPORATION, TURNING POINTS FOR CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 August 1971.

    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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