Bridge Communities, Inc.
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Bridge Communities, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The mission of Bridge Communities is to transition families facing homelessness to self-sufficiency by working with partners to provide mentoring, housing, and supportive services.
Year, State Incorporated:
1990, IL
Bridge Communities provides a holistic program of services that provide the necessary elements to create permanent change in the lives of families experiencing homelessness in DuPage County. This includes housing, mentoring, tutoring, case management, tutoring, a children's program, and career and adult education coaching.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Bridge Communities, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Program services | $3,991,526 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,991,526 |
Chief Executive
Amy Van Polen, CEO
Chair of the Board
Robert Mitchum, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
29
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Bridge Communities, Inc.'s audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions - individuals | $1,445,467 |
| Contributions - corporate and foundations | $1,033,211 |
| Rental income | $798,501 |
| Program partners | $750,867 |
| Special events, net of expense of $224,890 | $429,080 |
| Investment income (loss), net | $381,492 |
| Government grants | $152,362 |
| Contributions - community organizations | $85,130 |
| Miscellaneous income | $35,158 |
| In-kind contributions | $32,135 |
| Contributions - capital grants | $7,348 |
| Total Income | $5,150,751 |
Programs: 77% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $5,150,751 |
| Total expenses: | $5,176,256 |
| Program expenses | $3,991,526 |
| Fundraising expenses | $660,072 |
| Administrative expenses | $524,658 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-25,505 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $13,877,882 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $49,311 |
| Ending Net Assets | $13,901,688 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,183,269 |
| Total Assets | $17,084,957 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois