Nonprofit · EIN 62-0498798
BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,700,448 | $3,873,254 | -$172,806 | $3,131,406 | $484,283 | $2,647,123 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,637,514 | $3,647,680 | -$10,166 | $3,353,519 | $533,004 | $2,820,515 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,322,873
- of which government grants
- $1,111,095
- Program service revenue
- $2,289,369
- Investment income
- $22,402
- Net income from fundraising events
- $64,756
- Other revenue
- $65,804
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $144,678
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,015,464
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,850,886
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $56,308
- Travel
- $60,336
- Depreciation
- $68,061
- Program services (functional)
- $3,412,264
- Management and general (functional)
- $325,320
- Fundraising (functional)
- $135,670
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,353,519
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,131,406
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $484,283
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,647,123
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,887,274
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,624
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,608,864
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $38,259
- Gross receipts
- $3,702,933
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1948
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY DENNING-MARTIN | PRESIDENT AN Officer | 45 | $144,678 | $19,232 |
| TONYA BOWMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG GRUTCHFIELD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE KNOTT | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN WINANS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY DENNING-MARTIN | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 45 | $120,833 | $16,438 |
| KEITH BOLING | DIRECTOR TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 11.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE KNOTT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN WINANS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN SERGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON ROSS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA PENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL PALK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHTON JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED HICKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG CRUTCHFIELD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA BOWMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA MALLETT | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Former | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Former | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 935 EDGEHILL AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37203-4990
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NANCY DENNING-MARTIN, 935 EDGEHILL AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37203
- Signed the 990
- NANCY DENNING-MARTIN, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (615) 248-8828
- Website
- WWW.BRIDGESFORDEAFANDHH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EDMONDSON BETZLER & DAME PLLC
Mission
TO BUILD ACCESS, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION.
Program accomplishments
- INTERPRETING SERVICES BRIDGESDHH PROVIDED 38,904 HOURS OF INTERPRETING SERVICES ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH A TEAM OF STAFF AND FREELANCE INTERPRETERS, INCLUDING 197 HOURS BY DEAF INTERPRETERS AND1,714 PRO BONO HOURS VALUED AT OVER 128,000. INTERPRETING SERVICES, IN COLLABORATION WITH YOUTH EDUCATION & SERVICES, HOSTED OUR SECOND CAMP INTERPRET THIS THREE-DAY CAMP WAS DESIGNED FOR TEENS WITH ASL EXPERIENCE AND INTRODUCED THEM TO INTERPRETING AS A PROFESSION, INCLUDING A FIELD ASSIGNMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM. INTERPRETING SERVICES PROVIDED A ROBUST PROGRAM OF VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, USING QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS WITH SPECIFIC AREAS OF EXPERTISE TO OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON TOPICS SUCH AS LEGAL, MEDICAL, PERFORMANCE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND MORE. INTERPRETING SERVICES ALSO ADVOCATED FOR DEAF-HEARING INTERPRETING TEAMS IN LEGAL SETTINGS, SUCCESSFULLY CHANGING METRO NASHVILLE'S COURTS TO MAKE THIS A POLICY.Expenses $1,450,944 · revenue $2,289,369
- EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN MAY 2023, BRIDGESDHH WAS AWARDED A FIVE-YEAR GRANT TO TRAIN 240 EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETERS IN TENNESSEE. BY JULY 2023, WE HAD HIRED OUR FIRST STAFF, AND BY SEPTEMBER, WE LAUNCHED OUR FIRST MEETING WITH SIXTY (60) POTENTIAL MENTEES, MOVING FORWARD TO HAVE FIFTY-SIX (56) ACTIVE MENTEES IN OUR FIRST YEAR. THESE MENTEES ARE MATCHED WITH INTERPRETING MENTORS AND DEAF MENTORS, PARTICIPATE IN SEVERAL WORKSHOPS EACH MONTH, AND COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS USING VIDEO SOFTWARE. HERE ARE RESULTS FROM OUR SECOND YEAR. NUMBER OF NEW PARTICIPANTS (ENROLLED 24-25): 48 TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 151 NUMBER OF MENTORS: HEARING 13 | DEAF 3 | 1 FULL-TIME DEAF MENTOR SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: 14 EIPA | NUMBER TESTED AND OUTCOMES: EIPA WRITTEN | 33 TAKEN THIS YEAR AND 27 PASSED EIPA PERFORMANCE | 11 TAKEN THIS YEAR | AVERAGE SCORE FROM RESULTS RECEIVED IS 3.9 (CURRENT WAIT TIME IS 12 MONTHS) NUMBER OF NEW LICENSES THIS YEAR: 5 COUNTIES REPRESENTED: 39Expenses $567,213
- BRIDGESWEST BRIDGESWEST CONTINUED OUR SIX-YEAR COLLABORATION WITH THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR YOUTH SERVICES WITH THE I AM INCLUDED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND WE BEGAN WORKING WITH THE SCHOOLS WHO HOST THE DEAF EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MEMPHIS SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS, PROVIDING MORE SERVICES TO STUDENTS AND HOSTING BOOTHS AT SCHOOL EVENTS. WE HOSTED OUR FIRST YOUTHFEST. WE COMPLETED OUR THIRD YEAR OF TEACHING ASL AT CROSSTOWN CHARTER SCHOOL.Expenses $496,181
- ADULT EDUCATION & OUTREACH AEO DELIVERED 96 OUTREACH/EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS TO BUSINESSES, UNIVERSITIES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRST RESPONDERS, CONGREGATIONS, AND AGENCIES AND MADE OVER 200 REFERRALS TO EXTERNAL RESOURCES, SERVING OVER 2,000 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS ACROSS THE STATE. AEO DELIVERED 153 HOURS OF ASL I, II, AND III AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN CLASSES THAT WERE ONSITE, ONLINE, OR COMMUNITY BASED, INCLUDING ALMOST 200 ASL STUDENTS AND OVER 50 EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR OUR DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITIES. WE PRESENTED A STATEWIDE DRIVER'S EDUCATION CLASS AND CONTINUED OUR STATEWIDE, VIRTUAL GED STUDENTS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS. AEO HOSTED OUR 6TH, ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREATS, TAX DAYS, COMMUNITY HEALTH & VACCINE CLINICS, THANKSGIVING, GAME DAYS, AND SIGNING SANTA AS WELL AS SPECIAL DEAF NIGHTS OUT IN RURAL COUNTIES. WITH THE TENNESSEE ORGANIZATION FOR THE DEAF-BLIND, WE HOSTED OUR SECOND DEAF-BLIND GAME DAY. WE HAD GREAT DEAF NIGHTS OUT WITH OUR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING A VERY SPECIAL NIGHT IN WHICH ILLUSIONS IN CLARKSVILLE CREATED A ROLE PLAY GAME ESPECIALLY FOR OUR DEAF PLAYERS. ADVOCACY THE STANDOUT STORY OF ADVOCACY THIS YEAR CAME WITH THE TRAGIC FLOODS IN EAST TENNESSEE. BRIDGESEAST JUMPED INTO ACTION TO RESPOND TO THE MANY NEEDS, CONTACTING DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS DIRECTLY IMPACTED, ENSURING THEY WERE SAFE AND AWARE OF RESOURCES, AND THEN COORDINATING ACCESS TO THOSE RESOURCES. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDED HOME-COOKED MEALS AND LAUNDRY SERVICES AS WELL AS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WHERE OUR COMMUNITY COULD JOIN IN RELIEF EFFORTS. FROM OUR BRIDGESTN OFFICE, WE COORDINATED WITH TEMA AND FEMA TO ENSURE ACCESS TO INFORMATION THROUGH INTERPRETERS AND CAPTIONS. BRIDGESDHH CONTINUED OUR WORK IN INCREASING THE QUALITY OF AND THE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY. WE RENEWED OPEN CAPTION MOVIES FOR SUMMER SERIES HOSTED BY NASHVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, MURFREESBORO, MCMINNVILLE, AND COOKEVILLE. WE WORKED WITH HCA HEALTHCARE TO CREATE TRAINING VIDEOS ON WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING PATIENT AND FAMILIES. BRIDGESTN CONTINUED OUR COLLABORATION WITH THE NASHVILLE SOCCER CLUB TO PROVIDE INTERPRETERS AT ALL HOME GAMES. EMPOWERMENT EMPOWERMENT SERVED 1,235 CLIENTS IN FY25. OUR CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SERVED INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS IN AREAS SUCH AS JOBS, HOUSING, INDIVIDUAL ACCESS, EDUCATION, AND ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH WRITTEN ENGLISH. OTHER PRIORITIES WERE FOOD SECURITY, TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, AND ADVOCACY FOR ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, MENTAL HEALTH CARE, AND OTHER SERVICES. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE WORKING WITH ONE CLIENT IN MIDDLE AND WEST TENNESSEE WHO WERE UNEMPLOYED AND UNHOUSED. WE WORKED WITH THESE CLIENTS FOR MONTHS TO NAVIGATE SYSTEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVING POSITIVE OUTCOMES OF EMPLOYMENT AND STABLE HOUSING. ONE STANDOUT STORY WAS A COLLABORATION WITH HEARTS OF HOME. A CLIENT WHO HAD LIVED IN HIS CAR WITH HIS DOGS FOR OVER A DECADE MOVED INTO A TINY HOME BUILT JUST FOR HIM AND HIS CANINE BEST FRIENDS. BRIDGESTN WELCOMED VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELORS TO OUR OFFICES BIMONTHLY TO INCREASE ACCESS FOR CLIENTS. WE PARTNERED WITH GENOA HEALTHCARE TO HOST VACCINE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS. OUR EMPOWERMENT MANAGER AT BRIDGESTN SERVED ON THE MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. YOUTH EDUCATION & SERVICES LITTLE ACES WELCOMED NEW DEAF MENTORS WHO MEET WITH FAMILIES WITH D/DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 5 EACH WEEK. THOSE FAMILIES ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO A FREE, WEEKLY PARENT ASL CLASS OFFERED VIRTUALLY. WE MATCHED FAMILIES IN EAST, MIDDLE, AND WEST TENNESSEE. ENROLLMENT IN LITTLE ACES DOUBLED ENROLLMENT WITH OVER TWO DOZEN FAMILIES NOW PART OF OUR BRIDGESDHH FAMILY. AT BRIDGESTN, WE DELIVERED SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING, PROVIDING WEEKLY DEAF MENTORS FOR EAKIN ELEMENTARY AND WEST END MIDDLE SCHOOL. WE HOSTED QUARTERLY YOUTH SOCIAL EVENTS AND OPENED ONLINE TUTORING HOURS. BRIDGESTN HOSTED CAMP SIGN ME UP, A DAY CAMP FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO LEARN ASL, AND A NORTH POLE EVENT, COMPLETE WITH SANTA'S WORKSHOP, SIGNING SANTA, AND A MEAL FOR ALL AGES. BRIDGESTN ALSO PARTNERED WITH THE SERTOMA CLUB TO HOST THE METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT A FANTASY BASEBALL CAMP WITH THE NASHVILLE SOUNDS.Expenses $897,926
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-0498798
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,131,406
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,702,933
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,700,448 | $3,873,254 | $3,131,406 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,637,514 | $3,647,680 | $3,353,519 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,728,860 | $2,799,183 | $3,308,401 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 62-0498798).
Questions about BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
- What is the EIN of BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING is 62-0498798.
- Is BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING 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 FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING 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 BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING 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 BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NANCY DENNING-MARTIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,678 (NANCY DENNING-MARTIN, PRESIDENT AN).
- How much revenue does BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,700,448, expenses of $3,873,254 and total assets of $3,131,406 at year end.
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