Nonprofit · EIN 76-0588279
BRIDGES TO LIFE
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77257
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,596,251 | $1,658,283 | -$62,032 | $2,614,577 | $40,000 | $2,574,577 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,671,087 | $1,567,267 | $103,820 | $2,653,501 | $0 | $2,653,501 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $1,564,872 | $1,337,231 | $227,641 | $2,697,659 | $205,398 | $2,492,261 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,512,637
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $77,003
- Other revenue
- $6,611
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,252,654
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,347,829
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,500
- Program services (functional)
- $1,438,543
- Management and general (functional)
- $55,750
- Fundraising (functional)
- $163,990
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,653,501
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,614,577
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $40,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,574,577
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,574,577
- Gross receipts
- $1,596,251
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 751
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SAGE | FOUNDER AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,000 | $30,500 |
| JAMES G BUFFINGTON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $145,139 | $0 |
| KATHERINE CABANISS PARSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD DAVIS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERSHEL REDD JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD SELTZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE STRAKE III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAY VAN OSDALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK BLACKARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SAGE | FOUNDER AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,500 | $30,000 |
| JIM BUFFINGTON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $138,762 | $0 |
| WILL PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAY VAN OSDALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK BLACKARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD DAVIS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE CABANISS PARSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERSHEL REDD JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE STRAKE III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD SELTZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SAGE | FOUNDER AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $191,250 |
| JIM BUFFINGTON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $119,450 |
| WILL PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GAY VAN OSDALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KIRK BLACKARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EDWARD DAVIS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KATHERINE CABANISS PARSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERSHEL REDD JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GEORGE STRAKE III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD SELTZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 570895, HOUSTON, TX 77257-0895
- In care of
- % JOHN SAGE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN SAGE, P O BOX 570895, Houston, TX 772570895
- Signed the 990
- JOHN SAGE, FOUNDER AND CEO
- Phone
- (713) 463-7200
- Website
- www.bridgestolife.org
- Return prepared by
- ELAINE W COMBS CPA
Mission
THE MISSION IS TO REDUCE CRIME BY REDUCING THE RECIDIVISM RATE OF RELEASED INMATES. BY PARTICIPATING IN FACE TO FACE SESSIONS INSIDE THE PRISON BOTH VICTIMS AND OFFENDERS PARTICIPATE IN A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROCESS.
Program accomplishments
- The Mission is to reduce crime by reducing the recidivism rate of released inmates. By participating in face to face sessions inside the prison, both victims and offenders participate in a restorative justice process.Expenses $1,438,543
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
- 76-0588279
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,614,577
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,596,251
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,596,251 | $1,658,283 | $2,614,577 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,671,087 | $1,567,267 | $2,653,501 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,345,099 | $1,501,143 | $2,509,688 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,564,872 | $1,337,231 | $2,697,659 | XML |
| 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 76-0588279).
Questions about BRIDGES TO LIFE
- What is the EIN of BRIDGES TO LIFE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGES TO LIFE is 76-0588279.
- Is BRIDGES TO LIFE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to BRIDGES TO LIFE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGES TO LIFE 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 TO LIFE 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 BRIDGES TO LIFE 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 BRIDGES TO LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOHN SAGE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGES TO LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $168,000 (JOHN SAGE, FOUNDER AND CEO).
- How much revenue does BRIDGES TO LIFE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,596,251, expenses of $1,658,283 and total assets of $2,614,577 at year end.
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