North Orlando Bridge Academy Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 39% 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
To use the wonderful game of bridge to help seniors and youth by providing opportunities to learn, play and enjoy its many social and mental benefits
- Income
- $203,930
- Spending
- $177,252
- Spent on programs
- 39%
- Reserves
- 10.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 93%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $10,325, manager and treasurer
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 42% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 17% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1539% 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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $56,756 spent. We offer COMPETITIONS that are tailored to the level of the player. We offer three levels of competition most days, two for those less experienced in the game of bridge and one for those more advanced. Over 11,000 people were served by these competitions with many individuals competing multiple times a week. We try hard to provide partners for those without and provide prepared hands, hand records, and results to assist the players in becoming better and stronger players. All ages, from 8 to over 103, have participated in our games.
- $2,081 spent. We offer CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS to help people learn how to play bridge and how to become better at playing. We offer classes for beginners, advanced beginners, and intermediate level players with sights on attaining expert status. Our various offerings cover Basic Bidding, Declarer Play, Defense, and Conventions used by advanced players. Our workshops help polish the basics and review the fundamentals. Some of our expert players also offer free presentations on various hands and the strategies experts may employ on them. We provided lessons to over 200 people in 2023 at our location.
- $2,035 spent. We offer FUN BRIDGE sessions that are much more relaxed than the competitions. Here players can ask questions, take more time to play a hand, socialize, and still learn, have fun, and make friends. It is a great way to introduce new players the game. We have served over 200 people with this service.
- $8,728 spent. We provide free snacks and low cost REFRESHMENTS to all our players and class or workshop participants at every event. Their main purpose is to make our guests feel welcome and comfortable. It is hard to estimate how many people this has served. We also typically provide food on the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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