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St Louis Bridge Center

EIN 80-0670357 · Olivette, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 35% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE CENTER USES BRIDGE AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. BY TEACHING BRIDGE THROUGH FORMAL INSTRUCTION AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY, THE CENTER TEACHES DISCIPLINE, MOTIVATES ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS, FOSTERS POSITIVE SOCIAL SKILLS, AND EMPOWERS BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS TO SUCCEED.

Income
$307,724
Spending
$328,647
Spent on programs
35%
Reserves
13.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
0

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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    35% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $108,880 spent. OPEN BRIDGE GAMES- THE CENTER PROVIDES PLAYING SPACE AND BRIDGE MATERIALS SO THAT MEMBERS AND GUESTS MAY PRACTICE BRIDGE. THE GENERAL PUBLIC MAY OBSERVE, ANALYZE AND STUDY THE BRIDGE MATCHES. THE CENTER HAS BRIDGE GAMES SIX DAYS PER WEEK WITH 14 SCHEDULED GAMES. OPEN HOURS GIVE BRIDGE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHADOW BRIDGE PLAYERS, PLAY BRIDGE, AND FURTHER DEVELOP SKILLS. THE ACTIVITY FOR THIS CALENDAR YEAR INCLUDED 4,851 TOTAL TABLES. EXPENSES INCLUDE BRIDGE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, ACBL FEES, GAME DIRECTOR FEES AND OTHER BRIDGE COSTS.
  2. $4,753 spent. CLASSES AND LECTURES- THE CENTER PROVIDES REGULAR INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES ON BRIDGE AND SPECIALIZED LECTURES ON SPECIFIC SUBJECTS. COURSES AND LECTURES PERTINENT TO VARYING SKILL LEVELS ARE PROVIDED. THE ACTIVITY FOR THIS PERIOD INCLUDED A TWO-DAY SEMINAR WITH A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BRIDGE INSTRUCTOR AND SEVERAL COURSES USING THE ACBL BRIDGE SERIES PROGRAM AND OTHER CLASSES TAUGHT BY LOCAL BRIDGE EXPERTS.

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 February 2011.

    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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