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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: November 2023 Expires: November 2025

Bridging for Tomorrow

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(281) 203-0830
Houston, TX, 77066
https://www.bridgingfortomorrow.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

Bridging for Tomorrow meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Bridging For Tomorrow resources families to build stronger communities and brighter futures.

Year, State Incorporated:
2012, TX

Bridging For Tomorrow is a food pantry and community center, offering tangible resources and educational programs that give families tools to change their trajectory for generations to come. Resources for kids include after school clubs, mentoring and tutoring. We empower adults through ESL classes, parenting classes and mental health support. We work towards holistic health so that families can flourish.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, Bridging for Tomorrow's program expenses were:

Program Services $2,394,437
Total Program Expenses $2,394,437

Chief Executive
Christy Sprague, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Mr. Tom Hargrove, Partner

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Harrigan Development

Board Size
6

Paid Staff Size
9

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 13.15%

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 Bridging for Tomorrow's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
In-Kind Donations: Food, Clothing, Household $1,855,638
In-Kind Donations: Payroll and Childcare Services $535,250
Contributions $186,290
Special Events Revenue - net of direct expenses of $85,363 and $98,372 $153,418
Grants $23,000
Other income $3,509
Total Income $2,757,105

Programs: 90% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 6%

Total Income $2,757,105
Total expenses: $2,663,842
  Program expenses $2,394,437
  Fundraising expenses $118,094
  Administrative expenses $151,311
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $93,263
Beginning Net Assets $743,387
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $836,650
Total Liabilities $268,894
Total Assets $1,105,544

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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas