Community Bridge
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Community Bridges mission is to build strong partnerships among churches businesses hospitals schools nonprofits foster networks and the sober living community to meet basic needs and provide life skills education for low-income households individuals experiencing homelessness foster families and those affected by substance use disorders in West Virginiastrengthening mental and physical health while demonstrating the love of Jesus in action.
- Income
- $229,400
- Spending
- $136,520
- Spent on programs
- 61%
- Reserves
- 12.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 504
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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.
Spending floor
8 of 1561% 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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.
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, 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 (4)
- $55,050 spent. Family Resource Center Program The Family Resource Center is Community Bridges most significant program service and primary point of distribution for essential resources to families and individuals experiencing financial hardship homelessness and crisis throughout West Virginia. During the reporting year the Family Resource Center distributed $2,292,000 in in-kind donated goods including clothing household items furniture hygiene products baby supplies and other basic necessities to families in need. Through partnerships with churches businesses nonprofits and community agencies the Family Resource Center ensures that donated resources are efficiently collected stored and distributed at no cost to recipients. Services are provided with dignity and compassion helping stabilize households reduce food insecurity and address immediate survival needs that would otherwise create barriers to employment education health and family stability. The Family Resource Center serves thousands of individuals annually and acts as a hub connecting families to additional support services including employment resources parenting support and referrals to partner agencies. By meeting basic needs and reducing financial strain this program plays a critical role in improving mental and physical well-being preventing deeper crises and strengthening families and communities. The scale and impact of this program directly support Community Bridges charitable mission and justify its tax-exempt purpose.
- $15,200 spent. Food Pantry Program Community Bridges Food Pantry is a core program service addressing food insecurity among low-income households and individuals experiencing crisis throughout West Virginia. During the reporting year the Food Pantry distributed 16,472 food items through organized food boxes provided directly to families in need. Food boxes included shelf-stable groceries and essential food items designed to supplement household nutrition and reduce the immediate burden of hunger. Distribution focused on families facing unemployment housing instability medical hardship or other financial challenges that limit consistent access to food. The Food Pantry operates through strong partnerships with local donors community organizations and volunteers to ensure efficient sourcing and distribution of food at no cost to recipients. By providing reliable access to nutritious food the program helps stabilize households supports physical and mental health and allows families to redirect limited financial resources toward housing utilities and other critical needs. This program directly advances Community Bridges charitable mission by reducing hunger preventing crisis escalation and strengthening community well-being.
- $9,200 spent. Healthy Families Cooking Classes Program The Healthy Families Cooking Classes are a core educational program designed to improve nutrition self-sufficiency and overall health for low-income families and individuals. In 2025 the program served 535 participants through structured hands-on cooking and nutrition classes. Classes focus on healthy meal preparation proper food handling and kitchen safety basic cooking skills and practical strategies for grocery shopping on a limited budget. Participants are also taught how to effectively shop using SNAP benefits helping households maximize available resources while making nutritious food choices. By providing practical life skills and nutrition education the Healthy Families Cooking Classes help participants improve physical health reduce food insecurity and build confidence in managing household food resources. The program supports long-term behavior change by equipping families with tools they can apply immediately contributing to improved family stability better health outcomes and reduced reliance on emergency food assistance. This program directly advances Community Bridges charitable mission and supports its tax-exempt purpose through education and health promotion.
- $3,200 spent. Community Bridges Recovery Programs provide support and mentoring to individuals impacted by substance use disorders. Core components include the 12 Steps to Freedom recovery meetings and ongoing peer mentoring which offer structured guidance accountability and community support for individuals at various stages of recovery. By addressing substance use disorders and supporting sustained recovery this program helps reduce relapse risk improve mental and physical health and strengthen family and community stability. The Recovery Programs directly advance Community Bridges charitable mission by promoting healing personal responsibility and reintegration into healthy productive community life thereby supporting the organizations tax-exempt purpose.
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
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 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 November 2023.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Community Bridges Inc (Mesa, AZ), EIN 94-2880847. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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