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Oakland Digital Arts and Literacy Center Inc

EIN 27-0720655 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BRIDGEGOOD increases opportunity and digital literacy for under-resourced students with a focus on Black Indigenous and Women People of Color. We prepare first-generation college students for careers in UX UI and Visual Design while developing leaders who inspire positive change. By connecting students to STEAM education we cultivate a generation of designers dedicated to social good.

Income
$178,543
Spending
$243,576
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
42.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
2
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$96,500, executive director

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 42.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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. $139,021 spent. BRIDGEGOOD connects low-income design students of color with real-world opportunities at leading tech companies. With 70% of California community college students dropping out and 80% of recent graduates lacking design and tech skills our Jack London Square studio provides an essential solution. We offer tuition-free programs while giving local businesses access to projects created by our graduates. Alumni lead these projects mentoring motivated community college students and showcasing local talent. Our programs for adults 18 and older build the skills needed for success in Northern Californias competitive design market. Legacy and key supporters include Google.org Twitter Golden State Warriors Foundation Wells Fargo and Adobe.
  2. $41,076 spent. Inspire Oakland equips more than 1,300 under-resourced students annually through a 4-month career readiness program that includes design training resume building and professional development. Since its founding Inspire Oakland has reached more than 16,800 students generating $69.5M in career and job training ROI collectively. The initiative combines workforce preparation with a regionwide design challenge serving up to 50 schools each year. Participants gain skills in Adobe Photoshop and related tools along with career counseling from business and technology professionals. The design challenge invites students to create billboards and new media exploring the theme What about Oakland inspires you? The top 20 participants earn recognition and paid opportunities while the top six secure commercial media placements generating over 90 million impressions worldwide.
  3. $12,086 spent. The Inspiration Awards BRIDGEGOODs annual gala honors leadership community impact and the power of design for social good. The event celebrates students graduates and volunteers while recognizing three Bay Area changemakers advancing innovation technology business and education. Past honorees include leaders from Google Amazon Golden State Warriors Cal State East Bay and Disney. Research shows diverse teams are 33% more likely to outperform peers underscoring the importance of equity in leadership. Since July 31 2009 BRIDGEGOOD has served more than 16,800 students delivering $69.5M in career and job training ROI collectively. The gala demonstrates how diversity strengthens individuals organizations and communities.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 November 2009.

    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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