Bridge 2 Hope Parent Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Bridge 2 Hope Parent Institute equips, connects, and engages underrepresented parents and caregivers to advocate for a quality education for all children. The organization is committed to equipping families with the knowledge, tools, and power to advocate for their childrens education.
- Income
- $667,733
- Spending
- $655,636
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 65
- Highest pay
- $133,799, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 90% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $532,796 spent. In the past year, Bridge 2 Hope achieved significant milestones in advancing education equity, community engagement, and leadership development: Community Support & In-Kind Donations: Secured the donation of 321 coats from the Rock Hill Police Department and 50 stuffed bears from the Clark Fox Foundation, directly benefiting children and families in need. Signature Events: Hosted the annual Books N Brunch event with over 350 attendees150 of whom arrived an hour before the startdemonstrating strong community engagement and demand. Literacy Impact: Since 2023, distributed 10,000 books into 6,000 homes, expanding access to quality reading materials for children and families across the community. Parent & Student Leadership: Through the Parent Education Advocacy Academy (PEAA) and Public Advocacy Fellowships, served 332 children and 510 parents since 2019, equipping them with the tools and confidence to advocate for educational success. Collaborative Partnerships: Partnered with over 25 local organizations and nonprofits to amplify resources, share expertise, and strengthen community-wide impact. Leadership & Representation: Our CEO served on the steering committee for the Emerson Literacy Committee. Our Director of Organizing and Director of Operations both graduated from the Women in Leadership program through Focus St. Louis. Awards & Recognition: Bridge 2 Hope Parent Institute received the Whats Right With the Region Award in the Improving Equity and Inclusion category. CEO Krystal Barnett was honored with the Dr. Bethunes Community Service Award, presented by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Bertha Black Rhoda Section.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 2022.
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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