BRIDGES ACADEMY INC

EIN: 954659439 501(c)(3) Education

STUDIO CITY, CA

Total Revenue
$10,858,423
Total Expenses
$11,207,412
Total Assets
$16,626,985
Net Assets
$-1,010,038
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MARK LONG
Phone
8185061091
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BRIDGES ACADEMY INC, founded in 1998, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $10.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year.

Mission

BRIDGES ACADEMY IS DEDICATED TO UNDERSTANDING AND EDUCATING GIFTED AND HIGHLY GIFTED STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES (TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL OR 2E STUDENTS) AND FOSTERING A SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCE FOR OUR STUDENTS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $9,569,470 Revenue: $10,141,126

BRIDGES ACADEMY IS A LOS ANGELES-BASED COLLEGE PREPARATORY, CO-EDUCATIONAL, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR GIFTED AND HIGHLY GIFTED TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, OFFERING TWO DAY SCHOOLS, (GRADES 4-12) AND...

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BRIDGES ACADEMY IS A LOS ANGELES-BASED COLLEGE PREPARATORY, CO-EDUCATIONAL, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR GIFTED AND HIGHLY GIFTED TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, OFFERING TWO DAY SCHOOLS, (GRADES 4-12) AND ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12).BRIDGES ACADEMY PROVIDES A RIGOROUS, INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM THAT EMPHASIZES THE STRENGTHS, GIFTS, AND TALENTS OF ITS STUDENTS, WHILE PROACTIVELY OFFERING OPTIONS AND TOOLS TO ADDRESS THEIR LEARNING DIFFERENCES. OUR CORE VALUES INCLUDE EMBRACING COGNITIVE DIVERSITY, EMPHASIZING STRENGTHS AND TALENTS, EMPOWERING LEARNERS, AND ENSURING EQUITY AND ACCESS. THE SCHOOL PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AND ITS MANY OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING UNIVERSITY STUDIES, AND ARTISTIC AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS.THE CENTER FOR TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATES AND SUPPORTS EDUCATORS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY IN THE IDENTIFICATION, UNDERSTANDING AND EDUCATION OF TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS. BY SEEKING OUT AND DEVELOPING BEST PRACTICES THROUGHRESEARCH, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, OUTREACH, AND TEACHER TRAINING, THE 2E CENTER ALLOWS DEVELOPMENT AND SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE TO BENEFIT THIS UNDERSERVED POPULATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $529,525
Program Service Revenue $10,054,133
Investment Income $566
Other Revenue $274,199
TOTAL REVENUE $10,858,423

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,016,201
Salaries & Benefits $7,127,480
Fundraising Expenses $315,059
Program Expenses $9,569,470
Other Expenses $2,063,731
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,207,412

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,858,423 $13,016,046 -0.2%
Expenses $11,207,412 $13,219,018 -0.2%
Net Income $-348,989 $-202,972 +0.7%
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
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
93
Volunteers
20

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
$587,457
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN BRESLOW CO-CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN ROSEN CO-CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER GODWIN SECRETARY 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN YODER TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE BELONSKY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SERI BRYANT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAX GOLDBERG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN HASKIN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VI HUANG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY LEHRER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE MERRITT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGIE POWERS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT RADER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM ROPELEWSKI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK ROSAS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN SCHADER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUES STAMBOULI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK LONG CEO/INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.00
Officer
$283,305 $6,700 $290,005
ANNA SCHAERF ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.00
Officer
$147,611 $14,104 $161,715
ANTHONY VO BUS. MANAGER (THROUGH NOV. 2024) 40.00
Officer
$122,407 $13,330 $135,737
DEBORAH LAZER HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$125,766 $13,629 $139,395
BARRY BLONSKY TEACHER & ATHLETIC DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$117,215 $14,036 $131,251
MICHAEL DENNIS LOWER SCHOOL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$115,290 $12,169 $127,459
STACEY HILBORN 2E CENTER DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$110,163 $11,835 $121,998
DYLAN MCKENZIE BRIDGES ONLINE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$105,228 $11,760 $116,988
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 $10,858,423 $11,207,412 $16,626,985 $-348,989
2024 $13,016,046 $13,219,018 $14,670,036 $-202,972
2023 $12,817,873 $14,241,495 $16,532,468 $-1,423,622
2022 $10,901,083 $10,586,247 $16,670,130 $314,836
2021 $10,757,006 $9,699,587 $15,095,865 $1,057,419
2020 $9,344,663 $9,374,729 $15,447,983 $-30,066
2019 $9,634,759 $9,251,573 $14,517,435 $383,186
2018 $8,610,196 $8,297,067 $14,472,851 $313,129
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