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Bridge II Pathways Inc

EIN 85-1834978 · Robbins, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceWeak30 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFE HOUSING FOR THE YOUTH AND BUILD COMMUNITIES BY ENHANCING THE WORKFORCE THROUGH EDUCATION AND SKILL BUILDING.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$871,302
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
13.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
15
Highest pay
$81,016, executive director

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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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: 30 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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. $762,017 spent. OUR ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDED SAFE HOUSING FOR YOUNG MEN IN DIRE NEED OF STABILITY AND DAILY ESSENTIALS. WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT WITH STRUCTURE AND CONSISTENT ROUTINES FOR DISPLACED YOUTH THAT HAVE FACED VARIOUS TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES. OUR YOUTH WERE ABLE TO GAIN A SENSE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH NUMEROUS COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES. OUR PROGRAM ALLOWED THESE YOUNG MEN TO DEVELOP A SENSE OF COMPASSION FOR BOTH OTHERS AND ANIMALS. THE YOUTH RECEIVED ETIQUETTE TRAINING TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO INTERACT POSITIVELY IN SOCIETY. OUR YOUNG MEN WERE ABLE TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS WORKING AS A TEAM, OPERATING SMALL MACHINERY AND HAND TOOLS, AND TAKING ON VARIOUS LEADERSHIP ROLES AROUND THE FACILITY.

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 October 13, 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 December 2020.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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