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Bridge Ministry of Burton Texas

EIN 46-3137597 · Burton, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NONE

Income
$279,987
Spending
$160,162
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 50%
Employees
7
Volunteers
316

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • 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 (7)
  1. $33,253 spent. MANNA FOOD PANTRY: THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY, LAST YEAR WE DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 104,220 POUNDS OF FOOD TO THOSE WHO LIVE WITHIN THE BURTON I.S.D. GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. WE ALSO RECEIVED NONPERISHABLE DONATIONS FROM 4H, SCOUTS, SCHOOLS, VBS CLASSES AND PARTNER CHURCHES BUT DON'T NECESSARILY WEIGH THOSE DONATIONS AND THESE ADDITIONAL FOODS HELPED PROVIDE VARIETY AND DEPTH TO THIS NECESSARY MINISTRY. THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY WE ALSO INTRODUCE CLIENTS TO OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MAY ENRICH THEIR LIVES: BAGS OF EASY-TO-EAT FOODS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (65+), OUR TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY, MONTHLY APPOINTMENTS WITH A BENEFITS COUNSELOR THAT CAN HELP WITH AVAILABLE SOCIAL SERVICES, THE TEXAS WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM, AND THE TEXAS RAMP PROJECT.
  2. $15,034 spent. PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE HOMEBOUND: THROUGH OUR SENIOR FELLOWSHIP AND MEAL PROGRAM, LAST YEAR WE DELIVERED 1,900 HOT MEALS AT NO CHARGE TO SENIOR CITIZENS, THE DISABLED AND HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS. AN ADDITIONAL 1,045 SENIOR CITIZENS JOINED US FOR FELLOWSHIP, GAMES AND BINGO IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER, WHERE THEY ARE ABLE TO DINE WITH US FOR A NOMINAL FEE. WE ALSO HOLD QUARTERLY PROGRAMS INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS ABOUT HOW TO AVOID SCAMS, LEARNING HOW TO NAVIGATE MEDICARE, AND PREPARING FOR END OF LIFE DECISIONS. CRAFTING ACTIVITIES HAVE INCLUDED PAINTING CLOTH TOTE BAGS, MAKING SUN CATCHERS OR VOTIVE CANDLES, BUILDING A CHARCUTERIE PLATTER OR MAKING HOLIDAY DECORATIONS.
  3. $63,785 spent. THE CORNER SHOPPE -OUR THRIFT STORE ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, SHOES, HOME DECOR, FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES. WE CURATE THESE DONATIONS AND SELL THEM AT AFFORDABLE PRICES TO THE COMMUNITY. FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A DISASTER, WE PROVIDE THEM WITH FIVE PIECES OR FURNITURE OR APPLIANCES, BASED ON AVAILABILITY. HOWEVER, NOT EVERYTHING CAN BE SOLD. WE ALSO SHARE THESE DONATIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY.TO PEACEMAKERS SEWING GROUP, WE DONATE FABRIC FOR BABY AND COMFORT QUILTS. WE GIVE SUITCASES AND CLOTHING TO BLUEBONNET HAVEN, AND CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN COSTUMES TO CAMP FOR ALL. AREA ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS ARE GIVEN STAINED TOWELS AND SHEETS TO BE USED AS BEDDING.STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN SPEECH CLASS AT BLINN COLLEGE ARE PROVIDED JACKETS AS THEY DEVELOP THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. WE GIVE AWAY COATS DURING THE WINTER, AS WELL AS BUSINESS CLOTHING THAT IS SUITABLE FOR A JOB INTERVIEW OR A FUNERAL.MOTHERS WHO TAKE CLASSES AT THE BRENHAM PREGNANCY CENTER ARE GIVEN "MOMMY BUCKS" THAT CAN BE SPENT AT OUR THRIFT STORE, HELPING THESE YOUNG FAMILIES ACQUIRE MATERNITY WEAR, BABY CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS.THE BURTON I.S.D. NURSE IS PROVIDED WITH WHAT SHE NEEDS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN'S NEEDS ARE MET: ATHLETIC SHOES, UNDERGARMENTS FOR THE INCONTINENT, AND REPLACEMENT PANTS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. TEACHERS RECEIVE SCHOOL AND ART SUPPLIES FOR THEIR CLASSROOMS.CHILDREN WHO ATTEND OUR BURTON STORYTIME ALSO BENEFIT FROM YOUR DONATIONS. EACH CHILD IS OFFERED THEIR CHOICE OF A BOOK TO TAKE HOME AFTER SHARING BREAKFAST, UPLIFTING STORIES, AND PRAYERS. CRAFT PROJECTS ARE OFFERED BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF DONATIONS.SOME DONATIONS ALSO ARE REGIFTED TO HIGGINS BRANCH IN BRENHAM, THEREBY HELPING OUR NEIGHBORING NONPROFIT FAITH MISSION.
  4. $25,197 spent. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY LAST YEAR WE DISTRIBUTED 562 BACKPACKS TO CHILDREN WHO WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE BURTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AS BEING FOOD INSECURE. EACH BACKPACK CONTAINED CHILD-FRIENDLY FOODS THAT WERE EASY TO OPEN AND CONSUME, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN COULD ACCESS NUTRITION EVEN WHEN OTHER SUPPORT SYSTEMS HAD FAILED. WE ALSO HOSTED BURTON STORYTIME AT LOCAL BUSINESSES, READING TO PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, GIVING THEM A BOOK TO TAKE HOME, AND SHARING CRAFT ACTIVITIES AND NUTRITIOUS SNACKS.HELPING HANDS OUR ALL-VOLUNTEER CREW HELPS WITH MINOR HOME REPAIRS, AS WELL AS THE INSTALLATION OF ACCESSIBILITY RAMPS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, THE DISABLED, AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE FREE SPACE HEATERS IN THE WINTER AND FREE BOX FANS IN THE SUMMER. WE ALSO CONNECT HOMEOWNERS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES THAT CAN HELP WITH WEATHERIZATION, ADDITIONAL HOME REPAIRS, OR ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY BILLS, MORTGAGES AND RENT. COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP EVENTS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER TOGETHER, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND CHERISH EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS. ANNUAL EVENTS INCLUDE A FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION, AND TOYS FOR TOTS (AT CHRISTMAS-TIME).
  5. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY LAST YEAR WE DISTRIBUTED 562 BACKPACKS TO CHILDREN WHO WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE BURTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AS BEING FOOD INSECURE. EACH BACKPACK CONTAINED CHILD-FRIENDLY FOODS THAT WERE EASY TO OPEN AND CONSUME, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN COULD ACCESS NUTRITION EVEN WHEN OTHER SUPPORT SYSTEMS HAD FAILED. WE ALSO HOSTED BURTON STORYTIME AT LOCAL BUSINESSES, READING TO PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, GIVING THEM A BOOK TO TAKE HOME, AND SHARING CRAFT ACTIVITIES AND NUTRITIOUS SNACKS. HELPING HANDS OUR ALL-VOLUNTEER CREW HELPS WITH MINOR HOME REPAIRS, AS WELL AS THE INSTALLATION OF ACCESSIBILITY RAMPS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, THE DISABLED, AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE FREE SPACE HEATERS IN THE WINTER AND FREE BOX FANS IN THE SUMMER. WE ALSO CONNECT HOMEOWNERS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES THAT CAN HELP WITH WEATHERIZATION, ADDITIONAL HOME REPAIRS, OR ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY BILLS, MORTGAGES AND RENT. COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP EVENTS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER TOGETHER, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND CHERISH EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS. ANNUAL EVENTS INCLUDE A FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION, AND TOYS FOR TOTS (AT CHRISTMAS-TIME).
  6. COMMUNITY- FELLOWSHIP EVENTS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER TOGETHER, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND CHERISH EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS. ANNUAL EVENTS INCLUDE A FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION, AND TOYS FOR TOTS AND ADVENT BUNDLES (AT CHRISTMAS-TIME). IN 2023, MORE THAN 300 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH THESE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
  7. SENIOR CITIZENS (55+)- GATHER FOR FELLOWSHIP, GAMES AND MEALS EACH FRIDAY, EXCEPT ON HOLIDAY WEEKENDS. WE MEET AT ONE OF OUR PARTNER CHURCHES IN BURTON. VOLUNTEERS ALSO TAKE HOT MEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE DISABLED EVERY FRIDAY. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR DELIVERY AND THIS SERVICE IS LIMITED TO THE WESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY SERVICE AREA, INCLUDING TO THE HOMEBOUND IN THE GREENVINE AND ZIONSVILLE NEIGHBORHOODS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2016.

    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 August 2017.

    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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