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Bridges Reentry Inc

EIN 82-5231330 · Litchfield Pk, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

REENTRY ASSISTANCE FOR FORMER INMATES GEARED TO FACILITATING SUCCESSFUL REENTRY INTO SOCIETY AND LOWER RECIDIVISM.

Income
$426,881
Spending
$344,423
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% 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

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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. $263,672 spent. MAGDALENE HOUSE RESIDENT PROGRAM Maintained an 85% resident census with peer house managers. All residents are employed. Two residents graduated from the program along with 1 non-resident. Two have purchased homes. BOARD DEVELOPMENT 100% Board financial support Addition of one new Board member Annual Board retreat held to review 2024 accomplishments and develop 2025 strategic plan based on the Whole Women Wellness model. FUND DEVELOPMENT $258,096 received from five grants, including Mercy CARE, Common Spirit, City of Avondale, Mavericks, BHHS Legacy Foundation. An additional grant award of $26,000 from Tohono Oodham Nation to be received in 2026 Renewal pending of Common Spirit grant pending for 2026. Annual support received from End of Year, AZ Gives, Founders Birthday and Giving Tuesday campaigns. WALDEN UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP Four women currently pursuing their college degrees on full scholarships donated by Walden University. Career exploration and Lifelong Learning certification classes offered pro bono to staff and Bridges mentees. One mentee graduated summa cum laude and was awarded the Undergraduate Performance Award at a formal graduation event in Orlando, FL. Bridges Selection Committee updated selection process and included two current Walden students to serve on committee. Walden hosted an elegant community reception at the Phoenix Kimpton Hotel attended by Walden students and alumni, Bridges Board, staff, residents and mentees. The purpose was to formalize our partnership and increase awareness about Bridges programs. Four mentors were recruited. BEYOND THE GATES MENTOR PROGRAM Currently there are 27 active mentors and mentees. Seven mentors have been trained, oriented to Bridges and Transition to Success program. TRANSITION TO SUCCESS PROGRAM (TTS) is an evidence-based model that treats poverty as a solvable, environmental challengenot a character flaw. Coaches work in collaboration with mentors with participants to identify goals, remove barriers, and connect to existing community resources that support long-term stability. Ongoing implementation of TTS program at Bridges and in community, including: Conducted one Community Forum with 25 attendees and one Leadership Forum with 15 attendees representing organizations across all community sectors. Presentations were given by Dr. Marcella Wilson, Founder & CEO, of TTS. Community Spirit grant partners are Televerde Foundation and ASU-SIRC. 16 mentees are engaged in TTS with guidance from TTS certified coaches and their mentors. All have taken Life Area Survey and are working on their Map of Our Dreams. In addition, The Ipsom Group has provided the in-kind donation of comprehensive marketing, website design and update services; and social media design and distribution of Bridges program services valued annually at $75,000, an expense that Bridges would not be able to purchase otherwise.Total Impact: 279 women.

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 March 2022.

    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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