Bridge International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Revitalize underserved communities via education,workforce pathways,& community partnerships equipping individuals with tools to achieve long-term economic independence.
- Income
- $333,353
- Spending
- $64,141
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 77%
- Employees
- 0
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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 81% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 389% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 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
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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 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 (3)
- $154,790 spent. Launch of The Link Entrepreneur Center - In 2024, The Bridge International achieved a major milestone in advancing its mission of reducing unemployment, economic hardship, and community instability through the successful opening and launch of The Link Entrepreneur Center. The Link began delivering structured entrepreneurial education, business coaching, and workforce readiness programs designed to help individuals develop sustainable income pathways and strengthen small business viability. Through workshops, mentorship, and resource navigation, The Link served as a central hub for economic empowerment in the community, equipping emerging entrepreneurs with the skills and tools needed to build long-term financial stability.
- $47,500 spent. Economic Development Land Acquisition - To expand its capacity for long-term program delivery, The Bridge International purchased land valued at approximately $50,000 to support future economic development projects, including training centers and entrepreneurial development hubs. This strategic investment will enable the nonprofit to increase service capacity and deepen community impact for years to come.
- $24,750 spent. Jefferson County Youth Entrepreneurship Programs - Through a $25,000 subgrant from Young World Entrepreneurs, The Bridge International delivered educational and entrepreneurial programs for students in Jefferson County. Programming included workshops, mentorship, and applied learning experiences designed to enhance financial literacy, business readiness, and long-term economic mobility. These activities directly advance the organization???s charitable purpose of equipping young people with critical life and workforce skills.
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
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 2024.
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 October 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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