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Bridge of Hearts

EIN 93-1479682 · Mooresville, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE, CARE FOR, AND LOVE OUR YOUNGEST AND MOST VULNERABLE CITIZENS. BRIDGE OF HEARTS UPLIFTS UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN BY PROVIDING BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, ESSENTIAL CARE ITEMS, AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO NURTURE THEIR SELF-WORTH AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

Income
$331,758
Spending
$201,596
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 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 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% 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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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 (3)
  1. $103,272 spent. CELEBRATING CHILDREN ENSURES THAT EVERY CHILD EXPERIENCING POVERTY FEELS VALUED ON THEIR BIRTHDAY. EACH BIRTHDAY BAG INCLUDES THREE HAND-WRAPPED, AGE-APPROPRIATE GIFTS, A FAMILY CELEBRATION KIT WITH CAKE MIX, FROSTING, A BAKING PAN, AND PARTY SUPPLIES, PLUS A HANDWRITTEN CARD. THIS THOUGHTFUL GESTURE HELPS CREATE POSITIVE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES AND BUILDS SELF-ESTEEM DURING DIFFICULT TIMES. IN 2024, WE PARTNERED WITH 50 SCHOOLS AND AGENCIES, REACHING OVER 1,200 CHILDREN WITH BIRTHDAY BAGS AND MORE THAN 2,400 BOOKS.
  2. $48,857 spent. CARING FOR CHILDREN COMPLEMENTS OUR BIRTHDAY OUTREACH BY PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND ESSENTIAL CARE ITEMS. WE DELIVER FULL-SIZE HYGIENE KITS, SNACK BAGS, AND COMFORT ITEMS LIKE SLEEPING BAGS AND BLANKETS TO SCHOOLS SO THEY CAN MAINTAIN CARE CUPBOARDS FOR STUDENTS IN NEED. SCHOOL COUNSELORS REPORT THAT THESE KITS HELP STUDENTS COME TO CLASS CLEAN, NOURISHED, AND READY TO LEARN. IN 2024, THIS PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED OVER 350 HYGIENE KITS AND 530 SNACK BAGS EACH MONTH.
  3. $818 spent. CARING FOR BABIES EXTENDS OUR MISSION TO YOUNG MOTHERS AND THEIR NEWBORNS. WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL NURSERY ITEMS TO SUPPORT HOMELESS AND UNDER-RESOURCED TEEN MOTHERS SO THEIR BABIES CAN HAVE A HEALTHY START. EACH KIT, VALUED AT $150, INCLUDES ITEMS LIKE DIAPERS, WIPES, BLANKETS, BOTTLES, AND BABY CARE SUPPLIES. IN 2024, WE PARTNERED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SHELTERS TO REACH PREGNANT AND PARENTING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING.

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 September 2023.

    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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