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Bridges Across Texas Inc

EIN 83-3372048 · Richmond, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

TO BRING FAITH COMMUNITIES TOGETHER TO CHANGE THE WORLD AROUND US THROUGH MULTI-FAITH AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.WE ARE A CONVENER OF THE DISAPORA OF FAITHFUL ACROSS HOUSTON, BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY MOVING BEYOND DIALOGUE TO COLLABORATE ON PROJECTS THAT CREATE TANGIBLE IMPACT.IN A TIME OF DEEP DIVISION, BRIDGES OFFERS A PROVEN ALTERNATIVE: WE CLOSE GAPS THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE DIALOGUE AND SERVICE, CONNECTING PEOPLE THROUGH CONVERSATIONS ON ISSUES THAT DIVIDE, THEN MOBILIZING THEM TO COLLABORATE ON SOLUTIONS. OUR WORK IS A TWO-FOLD APPROACH, CONNECT AND COLLABORATE, THAT PRODUCES MEASURABLE COMMUNITY IMPACT.

Income
$483,180
Spending
$320,439
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
8
Volunteers
47

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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 161% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (5)
  1. $90,500 spent. SACRED BALLOTS IS A NON-PARTISAN PROGRAM FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING FAITH-BASED DEMOCRACY PROTECTION AND ENHANCING VOTER ACCESSIBILITY. THE INITIATIVE PARTNERED WITH COUNTY OFFICIALS TO ESTABLISH NEW FAITH CENTERS AS ACCESSIBLE POLLING LOCATIONS IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. A KEY FOCUS IS THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF POLL CHAPLAINS TO SERVE AS FRIENDLY, NON-PARTISAN PRESENCES AT THESE LOCATIONS TO ALLEVIATE ANXIETY FOR VOTERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING RELATED TO THE CREATION OF DEMOCRACY ORGANIZING COMMITTEES TO MAXIMIZE OUTREACH. EXPENDITURES ARE DEDICATED TO TRAINING MATERIALS, LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR THE NEW FAITH-BASED POLLING SITES, AND RESOURCES FOR THE POLL CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM.
  2. $69,174 spent. HANDLE WITH CARE IS A CHILDREN'S MENTAL-HEALTH RELATED PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS CHILD VICTIMS IN THE GULF COAST AND CENTRAL TEXAS BY ENSURING LAW ENFORCEMENT DISCREETLY NOTIFIES SCHOOL LIASONS WHEN A STUDENT IS INVOLVED IN A TRAUMATIC INCIDENT. EDUCATORS CAN THEN PROVIDE ESSENTIAL PASSIVE INTERVENTION, SUCH AS EXTRA TIME FOR ASSIGNMENTS, WITHOUT KNOWING THE INCIDENT'S DETAILS. THE PROGRAM'S EXPANSION IS MANAGED BY A DEDICATED COORDINATOR WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INTERFAITH COMMITTEES TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATIONS AND ENSURE COLLABORATION AMONG PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. EXPENDITURES FOR THE COORDINATOR, TRAINING, AND TECHNOLOGY ARE VITAL FOR ACHIEVING THE GOAL OF ONBOARDING PARTICIPATING AGENCIES.WE IMPLEMENTED HWC IN 1 SCHOOL DISTRICT. WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATORS ON THE PROGRAM, AND WE BRING TOGETHER LOCAL FAITH LEADERS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR BOTH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ISDS.
  3. $8,664 spent. COMPETING IN GOODNESS IS AN ANNUAL INTERFAITH INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND ADDRESS LOCAL HUNGER THROUGH A FRIENDLY COMPETITION AMONG FAITH CENTERS TO COLLECT NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. THIS YEAR, THE INITIATIVE SUCESSFULLY COLLECTED 19 TONS OF FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION TO FAMILIES IN NEED. PROGRAM EXPENDITURES INCLUDE DIRECT PROGRAMMING EXPENSES AND THE SIGNIFICANT LOGISTICAL COSTS REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT THE COLLECTED FOOD (VIA PRIVATE CONTRACTOR PICKUPS). THE COSTS ALSO COVERED THE AFTER-ACTION INTERFAITH POTLUCK AND AWARDS CEREMONY THAT CELEBRATES NEIGHBORLY ACHIEVEMENT. THE HIGH VISIBILITY AND IMPACT OF THIS EVENT ENSURE IT REMAINS A POWERFUL MECHANISM FOR SECURING SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT.WE BROUGHT TOGETHER MULTIPLE FAITH COMMUNITIES TO RAISE FOOD FOR: - HUMBLE AREA ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES - NORTHWEST ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES - FAIRHAVEN FOOD PANTRY - EAST FORT BEND HUMAN NEED MINISTRY - INTERFAITH CARING MINISTRIES
  4. $31,543 spent. OUR FUTURE POLICYMAKERS PROGRAM PROVIDES COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM TEXAS UNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING HBCUS, WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO STATE LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF. INTERNS WORK ON POLICY INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED AS PRIORITIES BY OUR CLERGY NETWORK, FOCUSING ON ISSUES AFFECTING FAITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS TEXAS. THROUGH THIS IMMERSIVE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP POLICY PROPOSALS, SCHEDULE AND CONDUCT LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS, CREATE ONE-PAGERS AND BRIEFING MATERIALS, AND BUILD COALITIONS AMONG STAKEHOLDERS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS GUIDED MENTORSHIP THOUGHOUT, EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS IN POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY.
  5. $2,847 spent. ANGELS AND MESSENGERS PROMOTES INTERFAITH DIALOGUE AND COMMUNITY BONDS THROUGH A SERIES OF FIRESIDE CHATS FEATURING AN IMAM, RABBI, AND PASTOR. THESE DISCUSSIONS, HOSTED ALTERNATELY IN A MOSQUE, SYNAGOGUE, AND CHURCH, AIM TO DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTE UNITY BY EXPLORING THEMATIC ELEMENTS THAT ADDRESS RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES. THE STRUCTURED DISCUSSIONS COVER TOPICS SUCH AS THE FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH, RITUALS AND PRACTICES, AND ETHICS. EXPENDITURES COVER THE LOGISTICAL COSTS OF HOSTING THESE HIGH-QUALITY EVENTS, COORDINATING THE CLERGY, AND DEVELOPING THE PROPRIETARY CURRICULUM.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 June 2020.

    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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