A Bridge To Independence
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
A Bridge To Independence is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Erie, Pennsylvania, registered in 2013, with $9,396,896 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2503 W 15th St Ste 1, Erie, PA, 16505 EIN 45-5565030 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$9.4M
▲ 27.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.5M
Net assets
$576K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Bridge To Independence— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Bridge To Independence: 1 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Bridge To Independence— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Bridge To Independence: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2503 W 15th St Ste 1, Erie, PA, 16505
- City
- Erie
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2013) to $9.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.5MNet assets $576K
Operating margin
-0.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$1.5M
Net assets
$576K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,396,896▲27.8% | $9,471,729▲19.7% | $575,991▼11.5% | $2,092,300▲38.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $7,354,154▲14.3% | $7,910,564▲33.4% | $650,824▼46.1% | $1,515,230▼29.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,431,911▲34.4% | $5,928,456▲32.6% | $1,207,230▲71.5% | $2,147,046▲74.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,786,198▲16.9% | $4,470,654▲13.8% | $703,775▲81.3% | $1,230,734▲39.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,093,266▲86.0% | $3,927,789▲56.5% | $388,231▲74.3% | $880,588▲56.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,200,827▲2.8% | $2,510,063▲18.1% | $222,754▼58.1% | $563,810▼20.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,141,566▲34.0% | $2,124,666▲35.7% | $531,990▲3.3% | $704,780▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,598,627▼12.4% | $1,566,159▼0.1% | $515,090▲6.7% | $679,200▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,824,048▲16.3% | $1,567,236▼0.7% | $482,622▲114% | $649,721▲94.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,568,775▼15.6% | $1,577,712▼9.4% | $225,810▼3.8% | $334,111▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,859,724▲12.6% | $1,741,436▼0.4% | $234,747▲102% | $392,566▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,651,323 | $1,748,491▲122% | $116,459▼45.5% | $366,375▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $785,911 | $213,628 | $362,478 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Bridge To Independence a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Bridge To Independence is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-5565030, based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Bridge To Independence's EIN?
- A Bridge To Independence's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-5565030.
- How much revenue does A Bridge To Independence report?
- A Bridge To Independence reported $9,396,896 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Bridge To Independence have?
- CharityIndex grades A Bridge To Independence C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Bridge To Independence (EIN 45-5565030) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.