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Bridgeway Center Inc

EIN 59-1278085 · Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BCI'S PURPOSE IS TO DELIVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES, PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, MAINTAIN THE HUMAN DIGNITY OF EVERY PERSON, MEET COMMUNITY SUPPORT NEEDS, FOSTER LOW-INCOME HOUSING, WORK TO END HOMELESSNESS IN OKALOOSA AND WALTON COUNTIES, PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES, AND TO CONTINUALLY SEARCH FOR EMPOWERING AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO SERVE OUR CLIENTS, PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$12.5 million
Spending
$14.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
194
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$248,412, psychiatrist

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $5.7 million spent. OUTPATIENT SERVICES/MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA TELEHEALTH. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, INITIAL INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS, DISCHARGE/AFTERCARE PLANNING, AND COORDINATION/REFERRAL TO OTHER BCI AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES THE CLIENT/FAMILY NEEDS.
  2. $5.9 million spent. BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS CLINIC: SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN PERSON AND VIA TELEHEALTH. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE INITIAL PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENTS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND A WEEKLY SHOT CLINIC. THE WELLNESS CLINIC ALSO PROVIDES MEDICATED ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH OPIOID ADDICTION.
  3. $1.1 million spent. BCI'S WELLNESS CENTERS PROVIDE SERVICES AT FT. WALTON BEACH AND CRESTVIEW. SOCIALIZATION AND WELLNESS SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR THE SPMI POPULATION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A LIFE SKILLS GROUP, SKILL EXPLORATION, EMOTIONAL GROWTH GROUP, PHYSICAL FITNESS, SAFETY PLANNING, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER GROUPS, AND SOCIAL OUTINGS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 January 1970.

    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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