Nonprofit · EIN 45-3744697
BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Also known as NEW GATELY ACADEMY INC
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,912,947 | $1,848,051 | $64,896 | $1,133,128 | $1,032,641 | $100,487 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,598,082 | $1,668,548 | -$70,466 | $830,186 | $794,595 | $35,591 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,524,712 | $1,500,118 | $24,594 | $896,668 | $790,611 | $106,057 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $367,000
- of which government grants
- $205,890
- Program service revenue
- $1,577,151
- Investment income
- $476
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$31,680
- Other revenue
- -$31,680
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $364,648
- Other salaries and wages
- $628,100
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,142,303
- Professional fundraising fees
- $31,625
- Legal fees
- $3,087
- Accounting fees
- $6,170
- Occupancy
- $301,254
- Travel
- $5,163
- Program services (functional)
- $1,444,104
- Management and general (functional)
- $316,282
- Fundraising (functional)
- $87,665
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $830,186
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,133,128
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,032,641
- Net assets, end of year
- $100,487
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $66,152
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $100,487
- Gross receipts
- $1,967,972
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 76
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEVEN BYRNES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $149,029 | $34,765 |
| DR CARRIE HALL | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $142,762 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ROLLINS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA BADER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM KENNEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BODO HEILIGER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN BRAYFIELD | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY REYNOLDS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEVEN BYRNES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $142,158 | $38,038 |
| DR CARRIE HALL | PRINCIPAL Officer | 30 | $93,743 | $0 |
| SEAN GABRIO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ROLLINS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE BEKOOY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN BRAYFIELD | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY REYNOLDS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM KENNEY | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEVEN BYRNES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,540 | $34,399 |
| DR CARRIE HALL | PRINCIPAL Officer | 30 | $93,743 | $0 |
| SEAN GABRIO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ROLLINS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE BEKOOY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN BRAYFIELD | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY REYNOLDS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM KENNEY | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1250 NW 17TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97209-2405
- In care of
- % JAMES NOONAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BEVEN BYRNES, 1638 NW OVERTON STREET, PORTLAND, OR 97209
- Signed the 990
- BEVEN BYRNES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (503) 688-2922
- Website
- WWW.BRIDGESMS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCDONALD JACOBS PC
Mission
THE SCHOOL'S VISION IS THAT EVERY BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT GRADUATE WITH THE ACADEMIC FOUNDATION, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN HIGH SCHOOL AND LIFE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WHEN MAKING DECISIONS, BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL PLACES THE NEEDS OF ITS STUDENTS ABOVE ALL ELSE. THE SCHOOL HAS HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF ITS STUDENTS AND STRIVES TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION IN A SAFE AND ORDERLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. BRIDGES BELIEVES EVERY STUDENT DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET HIS OR HER FULL POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- ACADEMIC PROGRAM - IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL, IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT STUDENTS NEED A SMALL, MULTISENSORY CLASSROOM THAT HELPS EACH STUDENT INCREASE ACADEMIC SKILLS AS WELL AS SOCIAL SKILLS AND ENHANCE SELF-CONFIDENCE. REALIZING THAT STUDENTS HAVE INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLES AND NEEDS, BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL PROVIDES A HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM IN A SUCCESS-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER. BRIDGES' SMALL CLASS SIZES (APPROX. ONE TEACHER PER TWELVE STUDENTS) ALLOW INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE AND THE ABILITY TO TAILOR LESSONS TO BUILD ON THE STRENGTHS AND CREATIVE INTERESTS OF EACH STUDENT. IN THE COURSE OF DAILY LESSONS, STUDENTS DEVELOP EFFECTIVE SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC STRATEGIES THAT HELP THEM BECOME (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS AND FLOURISH IN A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORTIVE TEACHERS AND PEERS. DURING THE 2024-2025 TAX YEAR, BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATION FOR ITS NEXT STAGE OF GROWTH WHILE REMAINING DEEPLY COMMITTED TO ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY. A MAJOR PRIORITY WAS PREPARING FOR A MOVE TO A LARGER CAMPUS THAT WOULD BETTER SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S SPECIALIZED PROGRAM, STUDENT NEEDS, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. THIS PLANNING WORK INCLUDED ORGANIZATIONAL PREPARATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND EARLY EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT THE FUTURE CAMPUS WOULD ALLOW BRIDGES TO SERVE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES MORE FULLY.AT THE SAME TIME, BRIDGES CONTINUED ITS STRONG COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL AID, ENSURING THAT STUDENTS WHO NEED THE SCHOOL'S SPECIALIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT HAVE A PATHWAY TO ATTEND. THE SCHOOL'S FINANCIAL AID EFFORTS REFLECT ITS BELIEF THAT A BRIDGES EDUCATION CAN BE LIFE-CHANGING FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND NEURODIVERSE LEARNERS, AND THAT FAMILY INCOME SHOULD NOT BE THE SOLE BARRIER TO ACCESS.BRIDGES ALSO BEGAN INTENTIONAL WORK TO STRENGTHEN ITS VOICE AND VISIBILITY IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THROUGH IN-DEPTH STORYTELLING AND SPOTLIGHT BLOG POSTS, THE SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTED THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THE BRIDGES COMMUNITY DISTINCTIVE, INCLUDING STAFF MEMBERS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND ALUMNI. THESE STORIES HELPED COMMUNICATE THE IMPACT OF A BRIDGES EDUCATION, ELEVATE THE EXPERTISE AND COMMITMENT OF THE SCHOOL'S TEAM AND LEADERSHIP, AND SHOW HOW STUDENTS CONTINUE TO GROW BEYOND THEIR TIME AT BRIDGES.TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS REFLECTED BRIDGES' COMMITMENT TO BOTH MISSION AND MOMENTUM: PREPARING FOR EXPANDED CAPACITY, SUSTAINING ACCESS THROUGH FINANCIAL AID, AND DEEPENING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE SCHOOL'S ROLE IN SUPPORTING NEURODIVERSE LEARNERS AND STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES.Expenses $1,444,104 · revenue $1,577,151
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3744697
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,133,128
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,967,972
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,912,947 | $1,848,051 | $1,133,128 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,598,082 | $1,668,548 | $830,186 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,524,712 | $1,500,118 | $896,668 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,294,692 | $1,291,880 | $1,033,684 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | 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 45-3744697).
Questions about BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL is 45-3744697.
- Is BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGES MIDDLE 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 BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names BEVEN BYRNES.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,029 (BEVEN BYRNES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,912,947, expenses of $1,848,051 and total assets of $1,133,128 at year end.
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