Movers Development Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of M3 Bridge Recovery is to provide high quality recovery services mentoring and therapeutic support housing to individuals Veterans their families and others with a need for recovery from substance use disorder mental health stabilization & sober living housing.
- Income
- $344,650
- Spending
- $308,646
- Spent on programs
- 67%
- Reserves
- -1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $80,270, chief operating officer
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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 60% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1567% 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
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $96,160 spent. HOUSING: Provide safe structured and supportive housing for participants in recovery from substance use disorder. Our program offers a stable living environment that promotes accountability sobriety and personal growth. Participants receive daily support peer mentoring and access to community resources that strengthen long term recovery effects. We ensure that each participant has clean affordable and sustainable housing that fosters dignity stability and hope.
- $20,719 spent. PEER RECOVERY SPECIALISTS SOCIAL WORKER CHAPLAIN: The program is strengthened by a trained supportive team which includes Master Social Worker MSW Board certified Chaplain and certified Peer Recovery Specialists. Together these professionals provide case management spiritual care emotional support goal planning crisis intervention and peer-to-peer relationships which ensures participants receive holistic care addressing mental emotional spiritual and practical needs.
- $15,603 spent. TRANSPORTATION: Provides transportation services to ensure participants have constant access to essential appointments and recovery support. This includes transportation to medical and behavioral appointments recovery meetings court related obligations grocery stores and other critical activities that support daily living and stability.
- $72,867 spent. M3Bridge Recovery has supplied each of our five 5 houses with quality appliances and regular stocking of supplies needed for daily living. These supplies include cleaning supplies paper products for kitchen and bathrooms laundry detergent. Upon entry into our program each participant receives a welcome care package including toiletries and snacks.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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