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Bridge Network Corp

EIN 45-2833423 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AND CONNECT THEM WITH RESOURCES AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS THAT OFFER AND AFFORD THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO POSITIVELY CHANGE THEIR LIFE SITUATION.

Income
$295,516
Spending
$252,393
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
12
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$34,660, president

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 189% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 206% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $139,798 spent. WORKFORCE & WELLNESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AND TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. THIS INCLUDES A PAID INTERNSHIP FUNDED BY THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO, SACBUILD2SKILLS, AND A CALIFORNIA STATE PROGRAM CALLED CALIFORNIANS FOR ALL (CFA). FOR DETAILS, SEE THE FINAL REPORT ATTACHED. THE SECOND PROJECT IS THE THOUSAND STRONG PAID YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROJECT FOR HIGH SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH (7/202 - 9/2022), WHICH IS FOCUSED ON WORK READINESS.
  2. $52,838 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS - FOOD DISTRIBUTION, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENTS (LATINX AND HEALTH EQUITY), COMMUNITY AWARENESS, EVENTS, CONCERTS, ART EVENTS, ETC. SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS. FOOD DISTRIBUTION - ALL EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE.
  3. $13,460 spent. SLIDER CENTER - DROP-IN CENTER, MENTORING, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, FAMILIES, FACILITIES USES, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
  4. $16,410 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

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 2024.

    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 October 2011.

    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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