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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: December 2023 Expires: December 2025

The Bridge Wellness South

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(770) 957-8288
100 Eagles Walk
Stockbridge, GA, 30281
https://supportthebridgewellness.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

The Bridge Wellness South meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
“to provide compassionate care through physical, emotional, and spiritual support.”

Year, State Incorporated:
1993, GA

The Bridge Wellness South (Bridge Wellness) reports it provides patients and clients with free services related to women’s wellness, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, resources, and education about pregnancy. The organization states it performs pregnancy testing and limited obstetric ultrasound to confirm a pregnancy. Bridge Wellness also offers the iNvest Parent Prep program, which includes videos and application questions on information from the first ultrasound to parenting toddlers. The organization also provides access to a variety of items needed for infant and toddler care, including clothing, blankets, furniture, and toys, through the iNvest Parent Prep program. Bridge Wellness states it also provides additional medical services, including STI testing and treatment, women's service assessments, and post-abortion assessments. In 2022, the organization states it provided educational services to 2,282 parents and served 2,211 patients through medical appointments.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, The Bridge Wellness South's program expenses were:

Client programs and supplies $313,515
Total Program Expenses $313,515

Chief Executive
Sonja Hegwood, Executive Director

Compensation*
$44,169

Chair of the Board
Nelva Lee, Ph.D

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, MiTio Technologies

Board Size
8

Paid Staff Size
13

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals

Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $511,020, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

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 The Bridge Wellness South's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
Interest and other income $56
In-kind contributions $102,571
Contributions and grants $185,874
Special events $222,575
Total Income $511,076

Programs: 66% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 23%

Total Income $511,076
Total expenses: $474,648
  Program expenses $313,515
  Fundraising expenses $49,740
  Administrative expenses $111,393
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $36,428
Beginning Net Assets $997,898
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $1,034,326
Total Liabilities $31,945
Total Assets $1,066,272

Note: According to Bridge Wellness’ 2022 audited financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions of $102,571 in professional services.

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance