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Urban Bridge

EIN 47-3939582 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

URBAN BRIDGE INFUSES HOPE INTO YOUTH BY CREATING PATHWAYS TO HEALTH, WHOLENESS, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
13
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$99,401, 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 139% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $594,407 spent. THE BRIDGE IMPACT CENTER IS A YOUTH CENTER LOCATED IN THE HEART OF OKCS EASTSIDE SERVING MIDDLE AND HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE BRIDGE OFFERS INCENTIVES AND PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON EDUCATION, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, CAREER DISCOVERY, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
  2. $143,565 spent. HOPE CULTURE LEADERSHIP IS THE CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT ARM OF URBAN BRIDGE. HCL IS COMMITTED TO CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL LEADERS AND STUDENTS TO INFUSE HOPE IN THE NEEDS OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND STUDENT BODY. OUR LEADERSHIP SESSIONS, PEP TALKS, AND SMALL GROUP SESSIONS CATALYZE HOPE AND IMPACT CULTURE.
  3. $243,612 spent. WE PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST SO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED CAN HAVE ACCESS TO SUPPORT. OUR GOAL IS TO FORTIFY INDIVIDUALS THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SO THAT YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN BE WELL - MIND, BODY, AND SOUL.
  4. $9,649 spent. THE URBAN BRIDGE ENGAGES IN LOCAL COMMUNITY TO BRIDGE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP IN NE OKLAHOMA CITY.
  5. THE URBAN BRIDGE ENGAGES IN LOCAL COMMUNITY TO BRIDGE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP IN NE OKLAHOMA CITY.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 2015.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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