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Newbridge Madison Inc

EIN 39-1211331 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDING OLDER ADULTS A BRIDGE TO SUCCESSFUL AGING.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
50
Volunteers
606
Highest pay
$108,569, 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (7)
  1. $1.4 million spent. CASE MANAGEMENT - PROVIDE SENIOR ADULTS THE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES THEY NEED TO SAFELY REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES. CASE MANAGERS CONDUCT HOME VISITS TO ASSESS THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH SENIOR ADULT AND THEN PROVIDE INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND ADVOCACY ACCORDING TO THOSE NEEDS. SOME INDIVIDUALS ARE LOOKING FOR SHORT-TERM INFORMATION WHILE OTHERS BENEFIT FROM ONGOING SUPPORT.
  2. $292,295 spent. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION - PROVIDES SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINO SENIOR ADULTS BY REDUCING ISOLATION. THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES THE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT THESE SENIORS FROM ACCESSING COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ASSISTS IN REMOVING THESE OBSTACLES. PROGRAMS CENTER ON SOCIALIZATION AND BUILDING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY. AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINO SENIORS INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND BECOME COMFORTABLE ATTENDING COMMUNITY EVENTS. A SECONDARY GOAL IS HEALTH EDUCATION AND SAFETY. MONTHLY PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT GROUPS ARE PROVIDED FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY. ALL AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINO SENIOR ADULTS (55 YEARS AND OLDER) WHO RESIDE IN DANE COUNTY ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. LATINO PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN SPANISH ONLY. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES THE OTHER DANE COUNTY FOCAL POINTS WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES; FACILITATION OF SHARING RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES TO AVOID DUPLICATION.
  3. $270,015 spent. NUTRITION AND DIETICIAN - PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS LUNCHEONS FOR SENIOR ADULTS AT LOCATIONS ON THE EAST SIDE OF MADISON AND IN MONONA. IN ADDITION TO A DELICIOUS FULL MEAL, SOCIALIZATION, ENTERTAINMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED PRIOR TO THE MEAL. GUESTS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ARE ASKED TO PROVIDE AN ANONYMOUS DONATION. GUESTS UNDER 60 YEARS OF AGE ARE ASKED TO PAY THE FULL COST OF THE MEAL. THE FUNDING ALSO PAYS FOR A LICENSED DIETICIAN TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LUNCHES OFFERED AS WELL AS WORKING WITH INDIVIDUAL SENIORS.
  4. $153,961 spent. HOME CHORE - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO FRAIL, LIMITED INCOME SENIOR ADULTS WITH BASIC HOME CHORES TO HELP THEM REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND IN THEIR OWN HOMES. THE PROGRAM HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE NOT ONLY INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS BUT ALSO GROUPS INTERESTED IN DOING A VOLUNTEER PROJECT FOR AND WITH SENIOR ADULTS. VOLUNTEERS ARE MATCHED WITH A SENIOR ADULT TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE AND FRIENDLY VISITATION TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS.
  5. $130,992 spent. SENIOR ACTIVITIES - PROVIDES WEEKDAY SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND EXERCISE PROGRAMS AT VARIOUS SITES IN THE COMMUNITY. CARD GAMES, ENTERTAINMENT, DAY TRIPS, MOVIES, CRAFTS, BINGO, INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS, BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS, VARIOUS SUPPORT GROUPS, BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS, EXERCISE CLASSES, COMPUTER ASSISTANCE, INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, TRANSPORTATION AND FOOT CLINICS KEEP OUR SENIORS ACTIVE WHILE GENERATING LOTS OF FUN!
  6. $44,502 spent. VOLUNTEER GUARDIAN - PROVIDES SERVICES TO DANE COUNTY ADULTS AGE 60 AND OVER WHO ARE IN NEED OF A GUARDIAN DUE TO SUCH CONDITIONS AS DEMENTIA OR CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS, AND WHO HAVE NO FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS ABLE TO ACT AS ONE. THE PROGRAM RECRUITS AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS LEGAL GUARDIANS FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS.
  7. $4,553 spent. OTHER - INCLUDES OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS.

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 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 December 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 June 1980.

    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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