BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

EIN: 620498798 501(c)(3)

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$3,637,514
Total Expenses
$3,647,680
Total Assets
$3,353,519
Net Assets
$2,820,515
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1948
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
NANCY DENNING-MARTIN
Phone
6152488828
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING, founded in 1948, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STRIVES TO BE THE HUB OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITIES, SERVING THEM THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FROM BIRTH THROUGH ELDER YEARS. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD ACCESS, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE D/DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,077,166
Program Service Revenue $2,498,022
Investment Income $16,811
Other Revenue $45,515
TOTAL REVENUE $3,637,514

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,265,291
Fundraising Expenses $103,478
Program Expenses $3,201,791
Other Expenses $2,382,389
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,647,680

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,637,514 $2,728,860 +0.3%
Expenses $3,647,680 $2,799,183 +0.3%
Net Income $-10,166 $-70,323 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
36
Volunteers
50

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
7
$137,271
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEITH BOLING DIRECTOR TREASURER 11.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE KNOTT CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN WINANS VICE CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN SERGEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON ROSS VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA PENNY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSSELL PALK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA LAWSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHTON JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED HICKEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN HAYES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG CRUTCHFIELD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TONYA BOWMAN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY DENNING-MARTIN PRESIDENT AND CEO 45.00
Officer
$120,833 $16,438 $137,271
VERONICA MALLETT IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
$0 $0 $0
JAN ROBINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,637,514 $3,647,680 $3,353,519 $-10,166
2023 $2,728,860 $2,799,183 $3,308,401 $-70,323
2022 $2,328,874 $2,400,423 $3,376,603 $-71,549
2021 $2,347,095 $2,170,484 $3,086,735 $176,611
2020 $2,278,416 $2,296,521 $2,924,667 $-18,105
2019 $2,030,935 $1,999,515 $2,913,808 $31,420
2018 $1,625,172 $1,871,683 $2,863,174 $-246,511
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