Nonprofit · EIN 82-3983123
BRIDGEUSA GROUP
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,524,144 | $1,710,579 | -$186,435 | $903,923 | $20,043 | $883,880 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $793,372 | $562,643 | $230,729 | $1,127,433 | $57,118 | $1,070,315 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $937,388 | $947,253 | -$9,865 | $310,960 | $0 | $310,960 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,445,964
- Program service revenue
- $78,180
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $150,591
- Other salaries and wages
- $618,974
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $898,575
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,825
- Accounting fees
- $99,000
- Travel
- $235,835
- Program services (functional)
- $1,242,729
- Management and general (functional)
- $441,877
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,973
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,127,433
- Total assets, end of year
- $903,923
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,043
- Net assets, end of year
- $883,880
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $364,979
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $518,901
- Gross receipts
- $1,524,144
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manu Meel | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $66,550 | $3,515 |
| ROSS IRWIN | Chief Operations Officer Officer | 40 | $66,550 | $3,515 |
| PATRICK MCGINNIS | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH ADOLPHSON | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE EMILE | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM SHIREMAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK MCGINNIS | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH ADOLPHSON | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CLARA NEVINS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF CLEMENTS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE EMILE | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENJI BACKER | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MANU MEEL | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ROSS IRWIN | COO Officer | 40 | $0 |
| EMILY GREEN | CHEIF OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| JESSICA CARPENTER | CHEIF MARKETING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Carpenter | Chief Marketing Officer Key employee | 40 | $62,693 |
| Manu Meel | CEO Officer | 40 | $62,692 |
| Ross Irwin | COO Officer | 40 | $62,692 |
| Emily Green | Chief of Youth Development Key employee | 40 | $62,692 |
| William Shireman | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick McGinnis | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Adolphson | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Clara Nevins | Board Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Clements | Board Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kyle Emile | Board Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Benji Backer | Board Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 430 CORTLAND AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110-5538
- In care of
- % CHANDLER SKINNER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MANU MEEL, 430 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
- Signed the 990
- MANU MEEL, CEO
- Phone
- (209) 309-1520
- Website
- WWW.BRIDGEUSA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 82-3983123 or by the name BRIDGEUSA GROUP.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Youth Civic Engagement & Education: BridgeUSA is developing the next generation of engaged, informed, and constructive citizens.
Program accomplishments
- Build chapters on college and high school campuses: BridgeUSA chapters are student led clubs on campus that welcome students into constructive discussion. Discussions are not meant to change one's mind but encourage participants to seek an understanding of different perspectives. They host discussions and events on campus pressing political, social, and cultural issues, invite students to engage in respectful discussions and work with other student organizations on campus to promote constructive dialogue.Expenses $519,890 · revenue $61,513
- Annual National Student Summit: The BridgeUSA national summit brings together college and high school students from across the country to discuss how we can facilitate open conversation and dialogue on our respective campuses.Expenses $228,149
- Advocacy and Thought Leadership around Bridge Building: BridgeUSA is working towards cultural breakthrough of bridge building as an option for people who are tired of partisan politics and looking for alternative ways to engage with others. We achieve this through partnerships, social media campaigns, and marketing work.Expenses $494,690 · revenue $16,667
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
- 82-3983123
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $903,923
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,524,144
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,524,144 | $1,710,579 | $903,923 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $793,372 | $562,643 | $1,127,433 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $937,388 | $947,253 | $310,960 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $801,628 | $773,662 | $320,825 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 82-3983123).
Questions about BRIDGEUSA GROUP
- What is the EIN of BRIDGEUSA GROUP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGEUSA GROUP is 82-3983123.
- Is BRIDGEUSA GROUP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to BRIDGEUSA GROUP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGEUSA GROUP 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 BRIDGEUSA GROUP 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 BRIDGEUSA GROUP 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 BRIDGEUSA GROUP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MANU MEEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGEUSA GROUP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,550 (Manu Meel, Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does BRIDGEUSA GROUP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,524,144, expenses of $1,710,579 and total assets of $903,923 at year end.
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