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The Bridge Family Center Inc

EIN 23-7013563 · West Hartford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER THE COURAGE AND STRENGTH IN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO MEET LIFE'S CHALLENGES AND BUILD FULFILLING LIVES SERVING NEW HAVEN, HARTFORD AND TOLLAND COUNTIES.

Income
$10.9 million
Spending
$11.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
228
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$270,479, executive director

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

Fair: 58 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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. $9.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE BRIDGE OPERATES THREE SHELTERS/SPECIALIZED TRAUMA INFORMED TREATMENT ASSESSMENT REUNIFICATION PROGRAMS WITH 25 BEDS (STTAR) HOMES FOR CHILDREN 11-18 YEARS OF AGE WHOSE LIVES ARE IN CRISIS. HOMES ARE LOCATED IN WEST HARTFORD, HARTFORD, AND WOLCOTT. THE WOLCOTT AND HARTFORD HOMES ARE FOR BOYS. THE WEST HARTFORD HOMES IS FOR GIRLS. TWO ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS, ONE IN THE GREATER HARTFORD AREA AND THE OTHER STATE WIDE, HELP OLDER TEENS TO MAKE THE TRANSITION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. IN MANCHESTER, THE BRIDGE OPERATES A TRANSITIONAL LIVING APARTMENT PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS YOUNG MEN AGES 18-21 IN DEVELOPING THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE MOSAIC PARENTLNG CENTERS IN HARTFORD AND CROMWELL (QPC) PROVIDES STRUCTURED SUPPORT AND COACHING DURING FAMILY VISITATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS WHO ARE WORKING ON FAMILY REUNIFICATION AFTER A CHILD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE HOME. IN FY25 OVER 450 YOUTHS AND FAMILIES RECEIVED ASSISTANCE THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AND PARENTING PROGRAMS.
  2. YOUTH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - AS THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR THE TOWN OF WEST HARTFORD, THE BRIDGE FAMILY CENTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSMENT, RESOURCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. THESE EFFORTS ALLOW THE BRIDGE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES: SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES, POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, TEEN CENTER, PARENTING PROGRAMS, COUNSELING, AND PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS. THE BRIDGE IS LICENSED AS AN OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC BY THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. BRIDGE THERAPISTS ADDRESS A VARIETY OF CONCERNS AFFECTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INCLUDING DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, COPING WITH DIVORCE, AND UNCONTROLLABLE ANGER.
  3. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS: THESE PROGRAMS, LOCATED AT ONE WEST HARTFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROMOTE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT AND THE SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC COMPETENCE OF CHILDREN THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING PARENT EDUCATION, FAMILY COUNSELING, AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION PROGRAMS. IN FY25 OVER 1,300 PEOPLE WERE SERVED IN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAMS.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 April 1969.

    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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