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Bridge of Hope Ministries

EIN 81-3589216 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Transforming lives in the Ville through access to supportive services and efficacy.

Income
$314,082
Spending
$172,594
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
3
Volunteers
37
Highest pay
$67,616, 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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $110,619 spent. The Bridge program has provided services to individuals throughout the Ville neighborhood. 114+ unique individuals were enrolled in continuous case management services. The following social drivers of health have been addressed with individuals served: Identification & Documentation Assistance: 11 Financial Access & Management: 10 Nutrition & Health Insurance: 8 Housing Assistance/Day Shelter support: 57 Healthcare & Mental Health Support: 7 Substance Use Support: 8 Employment Support: 15 The program provided critical support to clients through targeted interventions: Documentation Assistance: Several clients received help obtaining birth certificates, IDs, and Social Security cards to access essential services and employment opportunities. Housing Assistance: Clients were assisted in applying for housing, including rooming houses and general housing applications. Two individuals were successfully connected to the Housing Authority. Healthcare and Mental Health Support: Clients were referred to mental health services, scheduled for medical appointments, and enrolled in Medicaid. This included personalized support for navigating healthcare systems. Substance Use Support: Three individuals were enrolled in drug rehabilitation programs. Employment Support: The program provided resume preparation, job application assistance, and referrals to job programs. Additionally, some clients were connected to employment opportunities. Additional Services: Clients were supported with phone acquisition, setting up banking accounts, and signing up for SNAP benefits to address immediate financial and nutritional needs. In addition to services such as documentation assistance, housing aid, healthcare and mental health support, substance use recovery, and employment support. This time included ensuring the shelter remained operational, safe, and welcoming for all clients. Activities involved supervising staff, addressing client concerns, managing resources, and overseeing shelter maintenance to provide a stable environment for those in need.

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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 September 2017.

    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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