BRIDGES TO INDEPENDENCE

EIN: 541368484 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$2,499,244
Total Expenses
$2,527,056
Total Assets
$1,507,258
Net Assets
$1,425,489
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
FRASER MURDOCH
Phone
7035257177
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BRIDGES TO INDEPENDENCE, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year.

Mission

BRIDGES' MISSION IS TO BREAK CYCLES OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY SHELTER, COUNSELING, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS FROM ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. BRIDGES TO INDEPENDENCE ALSO OPERATES THE BONDER AND AMANDA JOHNSON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ("BAJCDC"), FOCUSING ON YOUTH WORK, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY NAVIGATION, CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF LIFTING THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY, AND BREAKING THE CYCLE OF INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY. THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY SUPPORTED THROUGH GOVERNMENT GRANTS, FOUNDATIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,024,042

RAPID REHOUSING - BRIDGES' RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM WORKS TO QUICKLY REHOUSE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM THE SHELTER TO THEIR OWN HOME AND TO PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE DURING A TRANSITIONAL PERIOD...

Read more

RAPID REHOUSING - BRIDGES' RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM WORKS TO QUICKLY REHOUSE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM THE SHELTER TO THEIR OWN HOME AND TO PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE DURING A TRANSITIONAL PERIOD. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WORK WITH HOUSING STABILIZATION STAFF TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE CONNECTED TO RESOURCES, EMPOWERED TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES, AND ARE PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

Program 2
Expenses: $568,596

SULLIVAN HOUSE - EMERGENCY SHELTER (SULLIVAN HOUSE) IS THE LARGEST SHORT-TERM FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER IN ARLINGTON, SERVING OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS PER YEAR IN AN APARTMENT-STYLE FACILITY. THE FOCUS IS...

Read more

SULLIVAN HOUSE - EMERGENCY SHELTER (SULLIVAN HOUSE) IS THE LARGEST SHORT-TERM FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER IN ARLINGTON, SERVING OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS PER YEAR IN AN APARTMENT-STYLE FACILITY. THE FOCUS IS ON HELPING CLIENTS ADDRESS BARRIERS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO HOMELESSNESS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRAL & HOUSING LOCATION SERVICES. BRIDGES WORKS TO RAPIDLY REHOUSE ALL SHELTER GUESTS SO THAT THEY CAN QUICKLY MOVE INTO THEIR OWN HOME.

Program 3
Expenses: $109,335

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - BRIDGES' YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING ROBUST PROGRAMMING YEAR-ROUND TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND WORK TO END THE CYCLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS...

Read more

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - BRIDGES' YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING ROBUST PROGRAMMING YEAR-ROUND TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND WORK TO END THE CYCLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS. BRIDGES OFFERS A DIVERSE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS TO FOSTER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, ENRICHMENT, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.BRIDGES ORGANIZES YOUTH-CENTRIC EVENTS, FACILITATES INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SESSIONS AND PROGRAMS TO COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY, SUCH AS AFTER-SCHOOL SNACK BAGS AND THE BRIDGES SUMMER LUNCH FOOD TRUCK SERIES. BRIDGES' THRIVE AND SHINE SUMMER CAMP ENGAGES YOUNG PEOPLE IN STRUCTURED SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, BRIDGES HAS EXPANDED ACCESS TO POSITIVE EXPERIENCES AND VITAL RESOURCES THROUGH FIELD TRIPS AND EVENTS SUCH AS CONCERTS, SPORTING EVENTS, SEASONAL FESTIVALS AND MORE. BRIDGES' OUTREACH EFFORTS HAVE ALSO INCLUDED PROVIDING THANKSGIVING MEALS, HOLIDAY TOYS, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, AND HYGIENE ITEMS TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. COLLECTIVELY, THESE INITIATIVES ILLUSTRATE BRIDGES' UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE IN REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND FOSTERING THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF BOTH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,487,777
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $26,954
Other Revenue $-15,487
TOTAL REVENUE $2,499,244

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $426,734
Salaries & Benefits $1,669,840
Fundraising Expenses $342,651
Program Expenses $1,988,774
Other Expenses $430,482
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,527,056

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,499,244 $2,631,208 -0.1%
Expenses $2,527,056 $2,521,800 +0.0%
Net Income $-27,812 $109,408 -1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
35
Volunteers
475

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$165,138
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIKE PICKETT PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRASER MURDOCH CEO 40.00
Officer
$165,138 $0 $165,138
SHINA MAJEED VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HOPE MCCREARY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARA SANTOS PIANESI SECRETARY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT PEDOWITZ PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH FARRELL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV CRAIG A HARCUM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON FLEISHER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN MURPHY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA COOPER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK DE MARCO MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC FLEMING MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY HOLSTON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARYN SAUNDERS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIBBY SNIPE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW TUSH MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,499,244 $2,527,056 $1,507,258 $-27,812
2024 $2,631,208 $2,521,800 $1,557,059 $109,408
2023 $2,055,867 $2,432,205 $1,512,478 $-376,338
2022 $2,595,945 $2,776,220 $1,809,861 $-180,275
2021 $2,578,471 $2,390,141 $2,175,036 $188,330
2020 $1,687,993 $1,652,414 $1,904,349 $35,579
2019 $2,048,319 $2,187,733 $1,683,792 $-139,414
2018 $1,945,330 $2,118,811 $1,915,794 $-173,481
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Virginia Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare BRIDGES TO INDEPENDENCE with other nonprofits in Virginia and across the country.