Ourbridge Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ourBRIDGE is dedicated to supporting the education, acculturation, and well-being of immigrant and refugee children and their families as they adjust to a new life in the United States. We provide high-quality afterschool and summer programming that centers English language acquisition, socio-emotional well-being, and cultural appreciation through experiential, hands-on learning designed specifically for English Language Learners (ELL). All programs are healing-centered and culturally responsive.During the 20242025 program year we welcomed over 250 children in grades K8 representing over 20 countries. Over 80% of our staff identify as BIPOC, refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American, ensuring culturally affirming programming and trusted relationships with families. We provided daily transportation, translation services as needed, and full hot dinners and snacks that were culturally responsive, including halal and vegetarian options.Attendance across programs exceeded 80%, with a
- Income
- $2.9 million
- Spending
- $2.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- 1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 49%
- Employees
- 71
- Volunteers
- 260
- Highest pay
- $110,700, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1571% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 (1)
- $1.8 million spent. In 20242025, ourBRIDGE welcomed 150 returning students at our East site, marking our 12th year of operation, and 100 students at Pinewood Elementary in our fourth year at that location. Our curriculum, developed in-house, supports newly arrived immigrant and refugee children through English acquisition, socio-emotional development, and cultural pride. Attendance goals of 80% were met at both sites. Teachers reported that 97% of students improved literacy and class participation, 95% improved classroom behavior, and 90% improved homework completion. Additionally, 85% of teachers reported that ourBRIDGE is beneficial to both students and their families.An external evaluation conducted by UNC Charlotte found that students scored an average of 3.8 out of 4 in response to the question, Does ourBRIDGE remind you of the country you and your family are from? The evaluation also found that parents experienced increased self-efficacy, a greater sense of control over their lives, and a stronger sense of belonging, with families describing ourBRIDGE as instrumental in improving their quality of life and maintaining hope for the future.In 2025, ourBRIDGEs Family Support Team managed a caseload of over 350 newly arrived immigrant families through wraparound services addressing healthcare access, academic support, English acquisition, legal resources, and food insecurity. In the most urgent cases, emergency assistance enabled nearly 102 families to remain housed and avoid eviction. Additionally we supported thousands of families addressing food insecurity through grocery and household distribution. Our Community Engagement team maintained over 90 active partnerships with mission-aligned organizations and hosted or co-hosted over 30 community events/workshops. This included our largest International Fall Festival to date, which welcomed over 2,000 attendees, representing cultures from around the world.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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