Bridges USA Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Bridges USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered in 1985, with $3,476,227 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
477 N 5th St, Memphis, TN, 38105 EIN 23-7081488 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.5M
▼ 30.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.3M
Net assets
$7.7M
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 Bridges USA Inc— 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 rating21 mo reserves · -24% 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 Bridges USA Inc: 21 mo reserves · -24% 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 Bridges USA Inc— 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 Bridges USA Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3.7M (FY2013) to $3.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $295KNet assets $7.7M
Operating margin
-24.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.0M
Total liabilities
$295K
Net assets
$7.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,476,227▼30.9% | $4,311,282▲7.1% | $7,721,603▼9.8% | $8,016,369▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,030,607▲30.6% | $4,025,359▲4.7% | $8,556,658▲13.3% | $8,938,643▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,852,559▲16.3% | $3,843,362▲7.7% | $7,551,410▲0.1% | $7,892,719▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,313,515▲1.6% | $3,569,348▲14.4% | $7,542,213▼3.3% | $7,961,140▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,261,534▼22.7% | $3,118,894▼12.8% | $7,798,046▲1.9% | $8,144,131▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,221,313▲31.1% | $3,576,501▲1.0% | $7,655,406▲6.9% | $7,997,549▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,219,430▲7.1% | $3,541,127▲9.6% | $7,164,447▼4.3% | $7,544,556▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,005,614▲2.6% | $3,231,656▲8.5% | $7,486,144▼2.9% | $8,073,274▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,930,190▲0.9% | $2,979,059▲3.5% | $7,712,186▼0.6% | $8,037,321▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,905,155▼11.3% | $2,878,856▼4.9% | $7,761,055▲0.3% | $8,257,408▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,275,394▼12.3% | $3,028,416▼26.7% | $7,734,756▲3.3% | $8,165,153▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,733,459 | $4,132,121▼18.9% | $7,487,778▼5.1% | $7,868,541▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,097,365▲1.8% | $7,886,440▼7.5% | $8,316,951▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,006,036▲0.3% | $8,529,973▼5.2% | $9,107,491▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,989,090 | $9,000,753 | $9,821,347 | 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.
Grants received · $10.5M total
108 grants to Bridges USA Inc totaling $10.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2024 | $761,029 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $1,003,500 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2023 | $925,550 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support transforming a current conference room from a static space to a zoom-enabled collaborative room with a media board, projectors, high-capacity wiring and charging ports, and multifunctional furniture (the ritter zoom room) | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc | Arts, culture | 2023 | $12,800 |
| Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation | Bridge builder support and mane up memphis | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | 2024 annual board grant, board matching challenge and capital campaign | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2022 | $858,899 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc | Arts, culture | 2022 | $12,800 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $11,298 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2021 | $915,352 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc | Program support | 2021 | $10,200 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2021 | $7,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2020 | $944,391 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bridges USA Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bridges USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7081488, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bridges USA Inc's EIN?
- Bridges USA Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7081488.
- How much revenue does Bridges USA Inc report?
- Bridges USA Inc reported $3,476,227 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bridges USA Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Bridges USA Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bridges USA Inc (EIN 23-7081488) 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.