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Bridge of Hope Inc

EIN 81-0555073 · Malvern, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF BRIDGE OF HOPE NATIONAL IS TO ENGAGE CHRISTIAN FAITH COMMUNITIES IN ENDING FAMILY HOMELESSNESS THROUGH NEIGHBORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT DEMONSTRATE CHRIST'S LOVE.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
25
Volunteers
339
Highest pay
$120,407, ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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

    17 of 17 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 March 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 (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. BRIDGE OF HOPE NATIONAL OFFERS A VARIETY OF RESOURCES TO ENGAGE CHRISTIAN FAITH COMMUNITIES IN ENDING AND PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS FOR FAMILIES (PRIMARILY SINGLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN) THROUGH THE TRAINING OF NEIGHBORING VOLUNTEERS, PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS. BRIDGE OF HOPE NATIONAL ALSO PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES IN TWO COUNTIES: LANCASTER COUNTY AND CHESTER COUNTY, PA. THE BRIDGE OF HOPE NETWORK IS COMPRISED OF 20 LOCATIONS IN 12 STATES. OUR DATA SHOWS STRONG PROGRAM PERFORMANCE FROM THIS PAST YEAR: - 404 ADULTS AND CHILDREN SERVED. - 593 NEIGHBORING VOLUNTEERS FROM CHURCHES. - 50 DAYS, ON AVERAGE, TO FIND HOUSING FOR FAMILIES (DESPITE A NATION-WIDE HOUSING CRISIS). - 70% OF FAMILIES INCREASED THEIR INCOME DURING THEIR TIME IN THE BRIDGE OF HOPE PROGRAM. - 7922 AVERAGE AMOUNT OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO HELP ONE FAMILY PERMANENTLY EXIT HOMELESSNESS. IN SEPTEMBER 2019, BRIDGE OF HOPE NATIONAL ALSO BEGAN DIRECTLY OPERATING THE BRIDGE OF HOPE AFFILIATES IN THE TWO FOUNDING COUNTIES: LANCASTER, PA AND CHESTER COUNTY, PA. COMMUNITY BOARDS NOW OVERSEE AND SUPPORT EACH COUNTY AND EDITH YODER, CEO, CHAIRS EACH BOARD. BOTH COUNTIES ARE GOVERNED UNDER BRIDGE OF HOPE NATIONAL AND OPERATE AS A DEPARTMENT WITHIN BRIDGE OF HOPE INC. BRIDGE OF HOPE NATIONAL OFFERS A VARIETY OF RESOURCES TO ENGAGE CHRISTIAN FAITH COMMUNITIES IN ENDING AND PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS FOR FAMILIES (PRIMARILY SINGLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN) THROUGH THE TRAINING OF NEIGHBORING VOLUNTEERS, PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS. BRIDGE OF HOPE NATIONAL ALSO PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES IN TWO COUNTIES: LANCASTER COUNTY AND CHESTER COUNTY, PA. THE BRIDGE OF HOPE NETWORK IS COMPRISED OF 20 LOCATIONS IN 12 STATES. OUR DATA SHOWS STRONG PROGRAM PERFORMANCE FROM THIS PAST YEAR: - 404 ADULTS AND CHILDREN SERVED. - 593 NEIGHBORING VOLUNTEERS FROM CHURCHES. - 50 DAYS, ON AVERAGE, TO FIND HOUSING FOR FAMILIES (DESPITE A NATION-WIDE HOUSING CRISIS). - 70% OF FAMILIES INCREASED THEIR INCOME DURING THEIR TIME IN THE BRIDGE OF HOPE PROGRAM. - 7922 AVERAGE AMOUNT OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO HELP ONE FAMILY PERMANENTLY EXIT HOMELESSNESS. IN SEPTEMBER 2019, BRIDGE OF HOPE NATIONAL ALSO BEGAN DIRECTLY OPERATING THE BRIDGE OF HOPE AFFILIATES IN THE TWO FOUNDING COUNTIES: LANCASTER, PA AND CHESTER COUNTY, PA. COMMUNITY BOARDS NOW OVERSEE AND SUPPORT EACH COUNTY AND EDITH YODER, CEO, CHAIRS EACH BOARD. BOTH COUNTIES ARE GOVERNED UNDER BRIDGE OF HOPE NATIONAL AND OPERATE AS A DEPARTMENT WITHIN BRIDGE OF HOPE INC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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