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Bridge Clinic Inc

EIN 46-1158857 · Bensalem, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BRIDGE CLINIC IS A COMMUNITY-MINDED ORGANIZATION OFFERING FULL-SERVICE, NONPROFIT VETERINARY CARE TO BUCKS COUNTY, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PARTS OF NEW JERSEY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. OUR ORGANIZATION IS A RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY, STRIVING TO OFFER AFFORDABLE SERVICES TO ASSIST PEOPLE AND THE ANIMALS IN THEIR CARE.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
25
Volunteers
30

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 73% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $2.9 million spent. THE BRIDGE CLINIC IS A COMMUNITY-MINDED ORGANIZATION OFFERING FULL-SERVICE, NONPROFIT VETERINARY CARE TO BUCKS COUNTY, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PARTS OF NEW JERSEY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. OUR ORGANIZATION IS A RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY, STRIVING TO OFFER AFFORDABLE SERVICES TO ASSIST PEOPLE AND THE ANIMALS IN THEIR CARE.
  2. THE BRIDGE CLINIC IS A COMMUNITY-MINDED ORGANIZATION OFFERING FULL-SERVICE, NONPROFIT VETERINARY CARE TO BUCKS COUNTY, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PARTS OF NEW JERSEY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. OUR ORGANIZATION IS A RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY, STRIVING TO OFFER AFFORDABLE SERVICES TO ASSIST PEOPLE AND THE ANIMALS IN THEIR CARE.
  3. THE BRIDGE CLINIC IS A COMMUNITY-MINDED ORGANIZATION OFFERING FULL-SERVICE, NONPROFIT VETERINARY CARE TO BUCKS COUNTY, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PARTS OF NEW JERSEY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. OUR ORGANIZATION IS A RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY, STRIVING TO OFFER AFFORDABLE SERVICES TO ASSIST PEOPLE AND THE ANIMALS IN THEIR CARE.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2019.

    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 July 2020.

    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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