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The Bridges Foundation

EIN 73-0740763 · Jenks, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 42%
Employees
205
Volunteers
273
Highest pay
$119,953, president &

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 (5)
  1. $837,605 spent. COMMUNITY BASED JOB TRAINING - WORK GROUPS - IS THE FIRST PHASE OF INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE READY TO WORK AT AN EMPLOYER'S WORK LOCATION WHILE PROVIDING ONGOING DAILY SUPPORT.
  2. $430,931 spent. CENTER BASED TRAINING - OUTSOURCE CENTER - IS THE ONSITE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AT THE BRIDGES FOUNDATION FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE CENTER'S PURPOSE IS TO TEACH, TRAIN, MODEL AND MOLD ACCEPTABLE WORK BEHAVIOUR FOR TRANSITIONING TO COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT.
  3. $739,884 spent. COMMUNITY BASED JOB TRAINING - INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT - IS THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE CONTINUUM OF CARE OFFERED FOR ADULTS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR INDEPENDENT SEARCH FOR A JOB. ONCE EMPLOYED, EACH INDIVIDUAL WORKS INDEPENDENT OF ONGOING SUPPORT WITH OCCASIONAL REVIEWS TO ENSURE EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER ARE BEING MET.
  4. $370,193 spent. WORK ADJUSTMENT TRAINING - PROVIDES CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. STUDENTS WILL LEARN PRE-VOCATIONAL, LIFE SKILLS AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS. THE PURPOSE IS TO TEACH, TRAIN, MODEL AND MOLD ACCEPTABLE WORK BEHAVIOR FOR TRANSITIONING FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. BRIDGES SUMMER CAMP - A SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. CAMP PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS AS WELL AS ACTIVITIES TO STRENGTHEN PHYSICAL AGILITY AND IMPROVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  5. WORK ADJUSTMENT TRAINING - PROVIDES CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. STUDENTS WILL LEARN PRE-VOCATIONAL, LIFE SKILLS AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS. THE PURPOSE IS TO TEACH, TRAIN, MODEL AND MOLD ACCEPTABLE WORK BEHAVIOR FOR TRANSITIONING FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. BRIDGES SUMMER CAMP - A SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. CAMP PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS AS WELL AS ACTIVITIES TO STRENGTHEN PHYSICAL AGILITY AND IMPROVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

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 March 1966.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Foundation (Houston, TX), EIN 92-0742101. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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