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Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc

EIN 74-1989590 · Pasadena, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS, INC. (THE BRIDGE) IS A COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION AGENCY IN SOUTHEAST HARRIS COUNTY THAT PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL, NON-RESIDENTIAL, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON DOMESTIC/SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HOMELESSNESS. THE BRIDGE EXISTS TO OFFER SUPPORT, PROVIDE SAFETY, AND PREVENT DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

Income
$7.8 million
Spending
$9.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
130
Volunteers
1,568
Highest pay
$120,681, executive director

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

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (4)
  1. $2.8 million spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES INCREASE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND STABILITY OF ANY VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR HOMELESSNESS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING SAFE SHELTER; ONSITE CHILDCARE; NUTRITION; CRISIS INTERVENTION; AND ACCESS TO ALL ADVOCACY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (DESCRIBED BELOW), INCLUDING LEGAL ADVOCACY AND CASE MANAGEMENT. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, 1,328 ADULTS AND CHILDREN, WERE ASSISTED FOR AN AVERAGE OF 20 DAYS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, TOTAL SHELTER DAYS WERE 26,790.
  2. $2.2 million spent. LONG-TERM HOUSING THE TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAMS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY SUBSIDIZING RENT; SUBSIDIZING CHILDCARE; PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING A LONG-TERM PLAN; AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO ALL ADVOCACY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (DESCRIBED BELOW). THE LONG-TERM HOUSING PROGRAM SERVED 2,819 ADULTS AND CHILDREN DURING 2024.
  3. $2.3 million spent. CHILDCARE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CLIENTS OF THE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND LONG-TERM HOUSING PROGRAMS. SUCH COSTS ARE ALLOCATED TO THE PROGRAMS NOTED ABOVE. INDIVIDUALIZED, AGE-APPROPRIATE SERVICES HELP CHILDREN TO HEAL FROM CRISIS AND OVERCOME DEVELOPMENTAL GAPS. SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS; COUNSELING; ENRICHMENT TRIPS; TUTORING; MENTORING; AND PUBLIC-SCHOOL ADVOCACY. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 1,184 DURING 2024. ADVOCACY SERVICES ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL CLIENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE CASEWORK; A 24-HOUR HOTLINE; INFORMATION AND REFERRALS; SAFETY PLANNING; COUNSELING; EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; ADVOCACY, LEGAL AND 24-HOUR MEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENT; SUPPORT GROUPS; AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 23,433 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2024.
  4. $294,318 spent. EDUCATION SERVICES THE GOALS OF THIS PROGRAM ARE TO PREVENT ABUSE BY EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING YOUTH AND CHILDREN, ABOUT THE MYTHS, REALITIES, AND ROOT CAUSES OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT; TRAIN PROFESSIONALS TO IDENTIFY AND EFFECTIVELY SERVE VICTIMS OF ABUSE; PROVIDE A SAFE ATMOSPHERE FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE TO SEEK HELP; AND PROVIDE AWARENESS OF AGENCY SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM WAS ATTENDED BY 2,225 PEOPLE IN 2024.

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 November 1978.

    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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