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African Bridge Network

EIN 47-4507235 · West Newton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AFRICAN BRIDGE NETWORK (ABN) BUILDS A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY WHICH VALUES AND STRENGTHENS THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF AFRICANS AND OTHER SKILLED IMMIGRANTS, HELPING THEM REACH THEIR FULL CAREER POTENTIAL.

Income
$579,369
Spending
$622,697
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
15
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$134,655, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $255,244 spent. IMMIGRANT PROFESSIONALS FELLOWSHIP: A TRAINING AND WORK-PLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN-TRAINED PROFESSIONALS IN THE HEALTHCARE AND RESEARCH FIELDS. FELLOWS COMPLETE SPECIALIZED TRACK TRAINING AND WORKFORCE-READINESS TRAINING AT NO COST, THEN ARE PLACED IN PAID WORK EXPERIENCE WITH MASSACHUSETTS HOST EMPLOYERS, INCLUDING ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS AND TEACHING HOSPITALS, IN RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION, HEALTHCARE PROJECT COORDINATION, AND CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATION. HOST-EMPLOYER PARTNERS SHARE THE COST OF FELLOWSHIP PLACEMENTS.
  2. $91,222 spent. SKILLED IMMIGRANT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND CAREER ADVISING: SUPPORTS WORK-AUTHORIZED SKILLED IMMIGRANTS WHO HOLD AN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND ARE CONTINUING THEIR CAREERS IN MASSACHUSETTS. THE PROGRAM VERIFIES WORK AUTHORIZATION, DEGREE EQUIVALENCY AND WORK HISTORY, ASSESSES PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH, AND DELIVERS SKILLS BUILDING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING WITH EMPLOYER-PROVIDED CAPSTONE PROJECTS, AND CAREER READINESS COACHING INCLUDING RESUME, LINKEDIN AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION. PARTICIPANTS COMPLETING THE PROGRAM RECEIVE AN ABN CERTIFICATION REPORT EVIDENCING READINESS TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS, AND GAIN ACCESS TO JOB FAIRS AND NETWORKING EVENTS WITH EMPLOYER PARTNERS. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IS DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTIONS.
  3. $60,817 spent. THE UNTAPPED TALENT CONSORTIUM: A COLLABORATIVE OF MASSACHUSETTS HUMAN SERVICES EMPLOYERS ADDRESSING THE CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND RETENTION OF FOREIGN-BORN AND BIPOC EMPLOYEES. MEMBER AGENCIES PARTICIPATE IN BIMONTHLY SESSIONS FACILITATED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, TOGETHER WITH INDIVIDUAL AGENCY COACHING, TO DEVELOP CAREER PATHWAY, TALENT MANAGEMENT AND INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP PRACTICES. MEMBER AGENCIES PAY PARTICIPATION FEES.
  4. $59,420 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE ORIENTATION WORKSHOPS FOR NEWLY ARRIVED SKILLED IMMIGRANTS, HELD IN LOCATIONS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS, WHICH CONNECT FOREIGN-TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WITH MENTORS, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS AND COVER JOB SEARCH AND CREDENTIALING, WORKPLACE CULTURE, AND ACCESS TO LEGAL, HEALTHCARE, HOUSING AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES; PLANNING AND DESIGN WORK ON CLINICAL MENTORSHIP AND TECHNICAL TRAINING PATHWAYS FOR INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; AND THE ORGANIZATION'S MENTORING PROGRAM AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING ACTIVITIES FOR IMMIGRANT PROFESSIONALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 August 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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