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Bridgeway Recovery Services Inc

EIN 26-3634042 · Salem, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BRIDGEWAY RECOVERY SERVICES IS A SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF ADDICTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$22.7 million
Spending
$18.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
243
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$314,963, chief executive 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (5)
  1. $5.5 million spent. MEDICALLY-MANAGED DETOXIFICATION - PROVIDING DETOXIFICATION SERVICES FOR ALCOHOL, OPIATE, METHAMPHETAMINE, AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION, BRIDGEWAY'S DRUG AND ALCOHOL DETOXIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A MEDICALLY-SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ON RECOVERY.
  2. $2.5 million spent. ALCOHOL AND DRUG OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS - THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH ALCOHOL OR OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE. THE PROGRAMS' SHARED MISSION IS TO HELP IDENTIFY AND MANAGE THE SYMPTOMS OF ADDICTION AND PROVIDE SUSTAINING SUPPORT ON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S ROAD TOWARD LIFELONG RECOVERY.
  3. $1.7 million spent. CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS - BRIDGEWAY'S CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS ARE CERTIFIED BY THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, AND PROVIDE REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROBLEMS, MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS, AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR THAT HAS LED TO JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT. AS A SUPPORT FOR MARION COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COURT, BRIDGEWAY COLLABORATES CLOSELY WITH THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION WITH STATE OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WORKERS, PROBATION OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYERS ABOUT CLIENTS' NEEDS, CHALLENGES, AND PROGRESS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OALONG WITH THE SERVICES OF BRIDGEWAY'S COUNSELING AND MEDICAL STAFF, INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE PERSONAL SUPPORT FROM CERTIFIED DRUG AND MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY MENTORS WHO ALSO ARE EXPERIENCING A LIFE FREE FROM ADDICTION. THEIR MISSION IS TO EASE CLIENT'S TRANSITION AND SUPPORT THEIR RECOVERY BY HELPING TO FACILITATE SAFE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS.
  4. $6.4 million spent. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PROBLEM GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND OUTPATIENT DUII PROGRAMS. ALCOHOL AND DRUG OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH ALCOHOL OR OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE. THE PROGRAMS' MISSION IS TO HELP IDENTIFY AND MANAGE THE SYMPTOMS OF ADDICTION, AND PROVIDE SUSTAINING SUPPORT ON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S ROAD TOWARD LIFELONG RECOVERY.
  5. $230,000 spent. THE BRIDGEWAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY TO 2020 TO FUNDRAISE AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FURTHER BRIDGEWAY RECOVERY SERVICES, INC. (BRS) MISSION OF PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF ADDITIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. BRS MADE ANOTHER CONTRIBUTION OF $230,000 DURING FISCAL 2025 TO PROVIDE FUNDING NECESSARY FOR BRIDGEWAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO UTILIZE FOR FUNDRAISING.

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 November 6, 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 June 2010.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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