Family Bridges Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We empower individuals, families, and seniors to achieve wellness, stability, and independence through culturally-competent care.
- Income
- $9.6 million
- Spending
- $10.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 6.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 70%
- Employees
- 149
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $196,848, coo
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
Good: 86 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 14% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 (7)
- $2.8 million spent. Hong Fook Adult Day Health Care - Hong Fook Community-Based Adult Services serve a vulnerable population of frail elderly and adults with chronic medical or mental health conditions, cognitive impairment, and/or disabilities. The mission of Hong Fook is to promote the optimal physical, emotional, and social well-being of our Participants and their caregivers; to minimize ER visit, hospitalizations, and to delay or prevent nursing home placement. Our locally based services play a vital role in Home and Community Based Services. They include individualized, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive services as follows: Professional nursing care and health education Chronic disease management and prevention Dementia care Mental health services Medical social services and case management Cognitively stimulating therapeutic activities Recreational, educational, and cultural activities Occupational, physical, and speech therapy services Registered dietitian services Personal care, transportation, and nutritious meals for participants Training, support, respite, and counseling to Participants' families and caregivers.Hong Fook Centers adopt a Person-Centered model of care which emphasizes meeting the individuals unique needs. Participants and their families are integrally involved in the care planning process which includes identifying their goals and accomplishing them through a strength-based approach. Our in-center services and emergency remote service ensure the continuity of care of our Participants. As an essential part of the Home and Community Based Services, Hong Fook Center continues to collaborate with a wide range of community, health care agencies to meet the changing needs of our Participants and Caregivers; and provide them with updated community resources and news. Our outreach team also collaborates closely with community organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and clinics to identify individuals in need of our services. Hong Fook Adult Day Health Care serves African American, Korean and Chinese Participants. The center offers morning and afternoon sessions each day.
- $2.1 million spent. Hong Fook Center Harrison Street serves monolingual Chinese and Vietnamese participants.
- $1.4 million spent. Community Health Home (aka Housing and Community Services) supported the community through four key programs. (1) Community Mediators in Oaklands Chinatown and Downtown helped build safety by de-escalating 39 tense situations, conducting 1482 outreach interactions with unhoused individuals, and offering 1210 resource referrals as part of a statewide emergency response pilot. (2) Stop the Hate raised awareness about bias and discrimination through 16 social media campaigns, 20 community events, partnerships with two schools, three community gatherings, empathy tours, conference participation, and bias education at public events. (3) Kaiser Reentry Support helped ensure 58 individuals returning from incarceration were connected to health care and provided backpack of necessities, social service navigation, and housing support. (4) Oak Street Community Cabin successfully helped 27 residents transition into stable housing before the site was decommissioned at the end of 2024.
- $1.2 million spent. Lake Merritt Childcare Center: At Lake Merritt Childcare Center, we are committed to providing children with a well-rounded and enriching educational experience. Our mission is to nurture essential communication skills while building a strong foundation for lifelong learning and future academic success. With a team of experienced and passionate teachers, we offer a multicultural curriculum that encourages curiosity and fosters critical thinking through age-appropriate and stimulating activities. Our spacious classrooms and vibrant playground provide children with ample opportunities to learn, play, and grow in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. We proudly serve children ages 2 to 5 in our childcare program and offer engaging after-school programs for children ages 5 and up. In addition, we provide Mandarin language classes every Saturday morning and a fun, educational summer program during the summer months.
- $228,763 spent. Hong Lok Senior Center provides structured recreational and educational programs 5 days a week for the seniors to socialize, to reduce isolation and increase their ability to function independently. We offer center activities such as Ping Pong, Calligraphy, Computer Class, Mahjong, Karaoke, Chinese Chess, Holiday Celebration, Field Trips, etc. The center works with Mercy Brown Bag Program twice a month to provide groceries to about 150 low-income seniors who are in need of food.
- $193,539 spent. Social Services Unit provides language assistance to clients who have difficulty in assessing the network and community resources. Services include letter translation, forms completion, citizenship assistance, housing, public benefits such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh, IHSS, Disability, etc. We also follow up on applications and make necessary referrals to other service providers. Early this year, we worked with United Way Bay Area as a tax intake site for low-income families.
- $65,437 spent. Visiting Program continues to serve the elderly community, particularly for those seniors who are homebound and socially isolated in the Oakland area. Most of the clients are Chinese speaking and living alone. The elderly clients receive regular visits, and light shopping assistance from our caring volunteers. Staff provide ongoing support and supervision to volunteers as they carry out their duties. Training such as health education, safety concerns, elderly abuse prevention, and other elderly related issues are offered to volunteers once a month.
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 May 1971.
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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