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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1904717

THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44102

Financials

$335K$306K2023$319K$322K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$319,490$322,158-$2,668$169,690-$478$170,168
June 30, 2024990$335,416$306,464$28,952$202,822$3,263$199,559
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$217,245
Program service revenue
$100,501
Investment income
$1,555
Other revenue
$189

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$193,996
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$210,437
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,639
Occupancy
$38,256
Travel
$5,159
Program services (functional)
$250,277
Management and general (functional)
$71,719
Fundraising (functional)
$162

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$202,822
Total assets, end of year
$169,690
Total liabilities, end of year
-$478
Net assets, end of year
$170,168
Publicly traded securities
$4,628
Net assets without donor restrictions
$170,168
Gross receipts
$319,490
Employees
6
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Angela LeonardTeacher
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$40,365$338
Casey EnsellTeacher
Key employee
40$39,300$336
PrincipalDaniel McElwain
Key employee
40$35,813$279
Aaron RuffinAdvisory Coordinator/Teacher Aide
Key employee
40$32,813$334
Amy McElwainBusiness Manager
Key employee
40$23,563$335
Alane MastandreaVolunteer Coordinator
Key employee
40$20,183$338
Jill WalterBoard Member
Officer
5$0$0
Rebecca KwaitBoard Member
Officer
5$0$0
Bruce SteinetzBoard Member
Officer
3$0$0
Tom ViceralBoard Member
Officer
3$0$0
Libby PetersonBoard Meeting
Officer
3$0$0
Erin FosterBoard Member
Officer
3$0$0
Jeffery ZuroloBoard Member
Officer
3$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Angela LeonardTeacher
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$39,219$39,219
Casey EnsellTeacher
Key employee
40$38,118$38,118
PrincipalDaniel McElwain
Officer, Key employee
40$34,779$34,779
Aaron RuffinAdvisory Coordinator/Teacher Aide
Key employee
40$31,716$31,716
Amy McElwainBusiness Manager
Key employee
40$20,716$20,716
Alane MastandreaVolunteer Coordinator
Key employee
40$19,718$19,718
Jill WalterBoard Member
Officer
5$0$0
Rebecca KwaitBoard Member
Officer
5$0$0
Bruce SteinetzBoard Member
Officer
5$0$0
Tom ViceralBoard Member
Officer
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5412 FRANKLIN BLVD, CLEVELAND, OH 44102-3222
In care of
% DANIEL MCELWAIN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jill Walter, 30155 Applewood Dr, Bay Village, OH 44140
Signed the 990
Daniel McElwain, Principal
Phone
(216) 965-8426

Mission

The mission of The Bridge Avenue School is to provide, in a Christ-centered environment, opportunities for previously unsuccessful 5th through 8th grade-aged students to develop life skills and academic knowledge needed to become responsible and successful citizens.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Bridge Avenue School operates a day school that meets the state of Ohio requirements for private schools. This Program area includes teacher salaries, our lunch program, our advisory program, and all academic-related expenses.
    Expenses $250,277 · revenue $100,501

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-1904717
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B25)
Assets (IRS master file)
$169,690
Income (IRS master file)
$319,490

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$319,490$322,158$169,690XML
990June 2024$335,416$306,464$202,822XML
990June 2023$281,054$317,414$168,046IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1904717).

Questions about THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL

What is the EIN of THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL is 20-1904717.
Is THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jill Walter.
Who are the officers and directors of THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,365 (Angela Leonard, Teacher).
How much revenue does THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $319,490, expenses of $322,158 and total assets of $169,690 at year end.

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