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Bridge of Grace Inc

EIN 45-4056745 · Fort Wayne, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO BUILD ON THEIR GOD-GIVEN STRENGTHS AND LIVE LIFE WITH PURPOSE. TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY BUILDING THRIVING AND SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS IN SOUTHEAST FORT WAYNE.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
60.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
23
Volunteers
311
Highest pay
$108,262, ceo

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 60.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $559,935 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: WE PROVIDE VOLUNTEERS AND SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ECONOMIC DYNAMICS OF THE MT. VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD. FURTHERMORE, WE PROVIDE VOLUNTEERS AND MATERIALS TO ENHANCE THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES OF THOSE DESIRING TO REPOPULATE TO THE MT. VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD WITH AFFORDABLE OWNERSHIP. WE OFFER HANDS-ON TRAINING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE THAT ALIGNS DIRECTLY WITH OUR MISSION BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO BUILD ON THEIR GOD-GIVEN STRENGTHS AND LIVE LIFE WITH PURPOSE. THE LAWN CARE SERVICES WE OFFER PROVIDE THESE SKILLS AND BUILD THRIVING AND SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS IN SOUTHEAST FORT WAYNE.
  2. $319,963 spent. EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT: WE UNDERWRITE SUMMER CAMPS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH. CAMPS ARE LED BY CITY POLICE AND FIREMEN. WE ALSO PROVIDE VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF FOR AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING FOR LOCAL STUDENTS AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS. OTHER PROGRAMS WE SUPPORT INCLUDE THE BUILDING BRIDGES PROGRAM.
  3. $639,926 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: THIS INITIATIVE SEEKS TO MAXIMIZE THE POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN BY ENSURING THEIR WELLBEING AND OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF LIFE. DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD INCLUDES COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS HAS A HUGE IMPACT ON CHILDREN'S SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND.
  4. $79,991 spent. CRIME PREVENTION. VOLUNTEERS SERVE TO REMOVE TRASH, CREATE LIGHTING, AND ASSIST RESIDENTS IN SAFEGUARDING THEIR HOMES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES. IN ORDER TO ASSIST OUR COMMUNITY IN THE DIFFICULTIES OF THE COVID19 PANDEMIC, WE INITIATED A SYSTEM OF FOOD DISTRIBUTION AS WELL AS PROVIDED ACCESS AND EDUCATION TO THOSE WHO DEPENDED ON TECHNOLOGY TO LOOK FOR EMPLOYMENT AND MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH ISOLATED LOVED ONES.

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 April 2012.

    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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