2026-02-19T07:49:21-06:00 2025-06-30 471767422 TOOLE KATZ & ROEMERSMA LLP 1110 NORTH GLEBE ROAD SUITE 650 ARLINGTON VA 22201 990 2024-07-01 541368484 BRIDGES TO INDEPENDENCE BRID 7035257177 2229 SHIRLINGTON ROAD B ARLINGTON VA 22206 FRASER MURDOCH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 7035257177 2026-02-18 1 0 ASHLEY GATES P01307540 7032489200 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z FRASER MURDOCH 2229 SHIRLINGTON ROAD B ARLINGTON VA 22206 2517591 0 X HTTPS://BRIDGES2.ORG/ X 1985 VA BRIDGES MISSION IS TO BREAK CYCLES OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY SHELTER, COUNSELING, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS FROM ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. 16 16 35 475 0 0 2564928 2487777 0 0 22840 26954 43440 -15487 2631208 2499244 525966 426734 0 0 1592794 1669840 0 0 342651 403040 430482 2521800 2527056 109408 -27812 1557059 1507258 103758 81769 1453301 1425489 X 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. 0 0 1024042 426734 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. 568596 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. 109335 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. 87354 BONDER & AMANDA JOHNSON COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: IN DECEMBER 2020, BRIDGES MERGED WITH THE BONDER & AMANDA JOHNSON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP, WHICH PROVIDED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE GREEN VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD AND ACROSS ARLINGTON, VA. THESE EFFORTS HAVE BEEN STRENGTHENED UNDER BRIDGES AND ARE NOW OFFERED OUT OF THE BONDER & AMANDA JOHNSON COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER. 108285 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - BRIDGES' WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WORKS WITH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO FIND, SECURE, AND RETAIN STABLE EMPLOYMENT. BRIDGES TAKES AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH BY ASSESSING, PLANNING, SECURING AND EVALUATING EACH PROGRAM PARTICIPANT TO MEET THEM WHERE THEY ARE SO THEY CAN FURTHER STABLIZE THEIR LIVES AND FUTURES. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, OBTAINING SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS, FURTHERING EDUCATIONL OPPORTUNITIES, WORKING THROUGH TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS, GROUP TRAINING AND ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORTING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH OVERCOMING BARRIERS SO THEY CAN MOVE FROM EARNING MINIMUM WAGE TO A LIVABLE WAGE. 40289 FAMILY OVERFLOW SHELTER - BRIDGES OPERATES ARLINGTON COUNTY'S EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER, AND OVERFLOW SHELTER KNOWN AS THE SULLIVAN HOUSE. IT IS A TEMPORARY SOLUTION FOR THOSE WITH LITTLE OR NO RESOURCES. WHILE THERE, FAMILIES RECEIVE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT ASSESSING THEIR SITUATION, PROVIDING BRIDGES PROGRAM RESOURCES, OR REFERRING TO OTHER RESOURCES. THE FAMILIES ARE TREATED WITH THE DIGNITY AND RESPECT THEY DESERVE, ARE WELCOMED WITH OPEN ARMS, AND RECEIVE WHATEVER IMMEDIATE NEEDS THEY MAY HAVE FOOD, DIAPERS, PERSONAL SUPPLIES, BASIC KITCHEN ITEMS, GIFT CARDS AND MORE THANKS TO DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY. THE LENGTH OF STAY GENERALLY IS BETWEEN 30-90 DAYS, AND WHILE BRIDGES WORKS WITH THE FAMILIES TO MOVE THEM INTO PERMANENT SOLUTIONS A HOME OF THEIR OWN, WITH ANOTHER FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND, OR OUT OF ARLINGTON COUNTY WHERE THEY MAY HAVE OTHER FAMILY CONNECTIONS. 50873 TARGETED PREVENTION - FOCUSES ON PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH TARGETED INTERVENTION, INCLUDING PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS RENT ASSISTANCE AND UTILITY PAYMENTS, TO ASSIST FAMILIES AND HOUSEHOLDS AT IMMINENT RISK OF EVICTION. 286801 1988774 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 1 35 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 VA X FRASER MURDOCH 7035257177 2229 SHIRLINGTON ROAD SUITE B ARLINGTON VA 22206 MIKE PICKETT PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 FRASER MURDOCH CEO 40.00 X 165138 0 0 SHINA MAJEED VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 HOPE MCCREARY TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CARA SANTOS PIANESI SECRETARY 2.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT PEDOWITZ PAST PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH FARRELL MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 REV CRAIG A HARCUM DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 AARON FLEISHER MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN MURPHY MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA COOPER MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 FRANK DE MARCO MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARC FLEMING MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY HOLSTON MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 CARYN SAUNDERS MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 LIBBY SNIPE MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW TUSH MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 165138 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 100008 1690847 696922 2487777 26954 26954 2860 100008 18347 -15487 -15487 2499244 0 0 11467 426734 426734 165139 128636 12001 24502 1238770 964947 90027 183796 40581 25104 11536 3941 110260 81538 12223 16499 115090 85110 12758 17222 20279 3365 16408 506 74663 74663 29590 13348 14038 2204 86277 63371 13611 9295 20708 17585 3110 13 2524 1242 1032 250 2781 2781 24150 21827 2323 CLIENT ASSISTANCE 120149 120149 COMMUNICATION 43333 30592 5589 7152 SUPPLIES 6028 5226 517 285 2527056 1988774 195631 342651 254958 170705 21888 63729 274935 288622 219003 213408 8376 5595 946077 951790 50825 26817 1557059 1507258 51379 53742 52379 28027 103758 81769 X 1442448 1421621 10853 3868 1453301 1425489 1557059 1507258 -27812 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2561353 2587004 1956531 2608368 2472290 12185546 2561353 2587004 1956531 2608368 2472290 12185546 12185546 232 159 50732 22840 26954 100917 12286463 0.99180 0.99000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 219003 213408 5595 5595 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 28027 28027 X 2803733 127868 176621 304489 2499244 0 2499244 2703677 176621 176621 2527056 0 2527056 PART X, LINE 2: MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDED ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. PART XI, LINE 2A IN-KIND DONATIONS OF $176,621 INCLUDED IN BOTH REVENUE AND EXPENSE ON THE AUDITED STATEMENTS, EXCLUDED FROM REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR TAX PUPOSES. BRIDGES BASH 59985 57125 2860 426 2655 7265 5856 2145 BUNNY HOP 31000 31000 1 11883 11883 102868 100008 2860 426 2655 7265 5856 2145 18347 -15487 1 RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR UTILITIES, FOOD, ETC. 126 426734 0 PART I, LINE 2: RECIPIENTS ARE ENROLLED IN BRIDGES TO INDEPENDENCE PROGRAMS. RECIPIENTS MEET WITH STAFF CASE WORKERS ON A MONTHLY BASIS, AT MINIMUM, AND ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THEIR NEED. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FRASER MURDOCH CEO 161443 0 0 0 3695 0 0 0 0 0 165138 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS INCLUDED IN BRIDGES' PERSONNEL MANUAL AND IS REVIEWED AT BOARD MEETINGS AND STAFF MEETINGS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A BRIDGES TO INDEPENDENCE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSULTED WITH AN INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM, USED PEER ORGANIZATIONS, MARKET REALITIES, AND PUBLICLY PUBLICIZED SALARIES TO DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. IT IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.