BRIDGES TO LIFE

EIN: 760588279 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$1,671,087
Total Expenses
$1,567,267
Total Assets
$2,653,501
Net Assets
$2,653,501
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
JOHN SAGE
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BRIDGES TO LIFE, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.6M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION IS TO REDUCE CRIME BY REDUCING THE RECIDIVISM RATE OF RELEASED INMATES. BY PARTICIPATING IN FACE TO FACE SESSIONS INSIDE THE PRISON BOTH VICTIMS AND OFFENDRS PARTICIPATE IN A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROCESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,357,835

The Mission is to reduce crime by reducing the recidivism rate of released inmates. By participating in face to face sessions inside the prison, both victims and offenders participate in a...

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The Mission is to reduce crime by reducing the recidivism rate of released inmates. By participating in face to face sessions inside the prison, both victims and offenders participate in a restorative justice process.

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Trantor Score

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

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,595,481
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $64,034
Other Revenue $11,572
TOTAL REVENUE $1,671,087

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,263,297
Fundraising Expenses $150,681
Program Expenses $1,357,835
Other Expenses $303,970
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,567,267

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,671,087 $1,345,099 +0.2%
Expenses $1,567,267 $1,501,143 +0.0%
Net Income $103,820 $-156,044 -1.7%
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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
23
Volunteers
677

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
1
$195,500
Total Directors
9
$195,500
Key Employees
1
$138,762
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN SAGE FOUNDER AND CEO 40.00
Officer Director Highest
$165,500 $30,000 $195,500
JIM BUFFINGTON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$138,762 $0 $138,762
WILL PERRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAY VAN OSDALL DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK BLACKARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD DAVIS JR DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE CABANISS PARSLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERSHEL REDD JR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE STRAKE III DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD SELTZER DIRECTOR 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,671,087 $1,567,267 $2,653,501 $103,820
2022 $1,345,099 $1,501,143 $2,509,688 $-156,044
2021 $1,564,872 $1,337,231 $2,697,659 $227,641
2020 $1,799,196 $1,087,306 $2,278,486 $711,890
2019 $1,485,122 $1,409,158 $1,582,981 $75,964
2018 $1,418,870 $1,268,838 $1,500,036 $150,032
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