Nonprofit · EIN 63-0498347
BRIDGEWAYS INC
Tax-exempt · HOMEWOOD, AL 35209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,573,211 | $1,528,267 | $44,944 | $2,982,592 | $150,995 | $2,831,597 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,628,346 | $1,495,367 | $132,979 | $2,934,482 | $149,356 | $2,785,126 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,214,534
- of which government grants
- $155,000
- Program service revenue
- $246,166
- Investment income
- $10,169
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,004
- Net income from fundraising events
- $94,527
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,342
- Other revenue
- $102,342
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $94,952
- Other salaries and wages
- $673,046
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $976,268
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,305
- Occupancy
- $95,327
- Depreciation
- $23,066
- Program services (functional)
- $1,213,421
- Management and general (functional)
- $249,108
- Fundraising (functional)
- $65,738
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,934,482
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,982,592
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $150,995
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,831,597
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $66,721
- Publicly traded securities
- $168,844
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,640,014
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $191,583
- Gross receipts
- $1,623,256
- Employees
- 58
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1964
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Meadows | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $94,952 |
| Jeff DeArman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nichole Davis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Engelhardt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leah Hazzard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Henry III Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Regina Dickens | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Morrison | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nolen Graves | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diann Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tensia Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Martha Wingate | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jamie Aiken | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chuantae Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greco Carreras | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Hall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandi Henley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Reed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Clarrisa Reese | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Patrick | Secretary/Assistant Treasu Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Francis Hare | V.P. Marketing Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mason Morris | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Meadows | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $97,708 |
| Jeff DeArman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Drew | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Engelhardt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leah Hazzard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Henry III Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carin Mayo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Morrison | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Craig Rogers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diann Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tensia Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Martha Wingate | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Patrick | Secretary/Assistant Treasu Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| William Cooch | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Francis Hare | V.P. Marketing Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Ferguson | V.P. Camp Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Adrienne Mitchell | V.P. President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mason Morris | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 120 OXMOOR BLVD STE 120, HOMEWOOD, AL 35209-5921
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Nancy Meadows, 120 Oxmoor Boulevard Suite 110, Homewood, AL 35209
- Signed the 990
- NANCY MEADOWS, Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
- (205) 208-3045
- Website
- www.bridgewaysal.org
- Return prepared by
- Haynes Downard LLP
Mission
Bridgeways, Inc. provides programs and services to youth which focus on promoting character and leadership through experience. In school classrooms, at camp, and in community gathering places, youth learn to make healthy choices, plan responsibly, resolve conflicts, and build healthy relationships.
Program accomplishments
- In-School Programs - For over 40 years Bridgeways, Inc. has been providing Social & Emotional Learning programs in classrooms across Central Alabama. Evidenced by demand, educators highly value our Links-Up Mentoring, Career Education, Self-reliance, and Character Development curriculum. In classrooms, small groups, and gymnasiums full of students, Bridgeway's staff and volunteers engage students in activities and discussions, providing the non-academic instruction now required by Alabama's Course of Study. Bridgeway's programs in schools teach students to be responsible, resourceful and respectful; and allows teachers to focus on teaching academics.Expenses $521,419 · revenue $246,166
- Outdoor Education - The value of experiential learning is ageless. Whether a teacher's class of children on a fieldtrip; a local conservancy club; a church youth group needing a retreat; community leaders wanting to convene and plan: Our communities are hungry for an outdoor, 'off-the-beaten-path' space to learn, grow and do their work. O.E. programs provide expertly led experiential, outdoor adventures for a broad spectrum of groups. PLACES matter. And Outdoor Education programs at the historical Camp Fletcher intentionally & methodically deliver memorable experiences which take root and cause personal growth.Expenses $119,849
- Child Care - Out-of-school time is a challenge for families. Working parents need to know their children are safe, & engaged in enriching activities under the watchful eye of vetted, trained mentors. At the same time, children & youth want to socialize with their peers, while needing programs led by healthy role models who will help them to discover their true self, appropriately direct their passions, & develop their own innate strengths. Day camp, weekend & after-school programs provide academic, character & leadership development-intentionally embedded in outdoor activities contributing to overall health and well-being.Expenses $550,579
- Residential Camp - Over 5 days & nights, Residential Camp is a highly focused experience in independent living. Intentionally designed sessions teach campers to take responsibility for themselves, their belongings, actions, feelings & behavior. In small "tribes", campers take part in tradition outdoor camp activities & learn to plan, work, play, and function as part of a team. Lasting friendships are formed; tolerance & kindness are practiced; self-awareness is increased. Residential campers depart more capable of understanding themselves in the context of the world around them.Expenses $21,574
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 63-0498347
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O43Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,982,592
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,623,256
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,573,211 | $1,528,267 | $2,982,592 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,628,346 | $1,495,367 | $2,934,482 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,330,286 | $1,334,295 | $2,803,011 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 63-0498347).
Questions about BRIDGEWAYS INC
- What is the EIN of BRIDGEWAYS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGEWAYS INC is 63-0498347.
- Is BRIDGEWAYS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to BRIDGEWAYS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGEWAYS INC 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 BRIDGEWAYS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRIDGEWAYS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BRIDGEWAYS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Nancy Meadows.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGEWAYS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,952 (Nancy Meadows, Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does BRIDGEWAYS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,573,211, expenses of $1,528,267 and total assets of $2,982,592 at year end.
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