Nonprofit · EIN 95-4659439
BRIDGES ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · STUDIO CITY, CA 91604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,858,423 | $11,207,412 | -$348,989 | $16,626,985 | $17,637,023 | -$1,010,038 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $13,016,046 | $13,219,018 | -$202,972 | $14,670,036 | $15,254,619 | -$584,583 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $529,525
- Program service revenue
- $10,054,133
- Investment income
- $566
- Net rental income
- $93,827
- Net income from fundraising events
- $32,579
- Other revenue
- $274,199
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,016,201
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $519,275
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,282,641
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,127,480
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,651
- Accounting fees
- $239,399
- Occupancy
- $516,342
- Depreciation
- $175,888
- Program services (functional)
- $9,569,470
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,322,883
- Fundraising (functional)
- $315,059
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,670,036
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,626,985
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,637,023
- Net assets, end of year
- -$1,010,038
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,987,641
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,024,642
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $14,604
- Gross receipts
- $10,868,651
- Employees
- 93
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK LONG | CEO/INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $283,305 | $6,700 |
| ANNA SCHAERF | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $147,611 | $14,104 |
| DEBORAH LAZER | HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,766 | $13,629 |
| ANTHONY VO | BUS. MANAGER (THROUGH NOV. 2024) Officer | 40 | $122,407 | $13,330 |
| BARRY BLONSKY | TEACHER & ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,215 | $14,036 |
| MICHAEL DENNIS | LOWER SCHOOL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,290 | $12,169 |
| STACEY HILBORN | 2E CENTER DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,163 | $11,835 |
| DYLAN MCKENZIE | BRIDGES ONLINE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,228 | $11,760 |
| KAREN BRESLOW | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN ROSEN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER GODWIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN YODER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE BELONSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SERI BRYANT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX GOLDBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN HASKIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VI HUANG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY LEHRER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE MERRITT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGIE POWERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT RADER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM ROPELEWSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK ROSAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN SCHADER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUES STAMBOULI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERI BORZELLO | HEAD OF SCHOOL Former | 40 | $206,242 |
| MARK LONG | INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $159,792 |
| JENNIFER ALLEN | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL ( Officer | 40 | $158,239 |
| ANNA SCHAERF | DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,033 |
| ANTHONY VO | BUSINESS MANAGER Officer | 40 | $107,378 |
| ELLEN ROSEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KAREN BRESLOW | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PETER GODWIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KEVIN YODER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MAX GOLDBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNE BELONSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY LEHRER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN HASKIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGIE POWERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM ROPELEWSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN SCHADER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUES STAMBOULI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VI HUANG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK ROSAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT RADER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE MERRITT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3921 LAUREL CANYON BLVD, STUDIO CITY, CA 91604-3710
- In care of
- % CAROLYN MCWILLIAMS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK LONG, 3921 LAUREL CANYON BLVD, STUDIO CITY, CA 91604
- Signed the 990
- MARK LONG, CEO & INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Phone
- (818) 506-1091
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
BRIDGES ACADEMY IS DEDICATED TO UNDERSTANDING AND EDUCATING GIFTED AND HIGHLY GIFTED STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES (TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL OR 2E STUDENTS) AND FOSTERING A SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCE FOR OUR STUDENTS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Program accomplishments
- BRIDGES ACADEMY IS A LOS ANGELES-BASED COLLEGE PREPARATORY, CO-EDUCATIONAL, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR GIFTED AND HIGHLY GIFTED TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, OFFERING TWO DAY SCHOOLS, (GRADES 4-12) AND ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12).BRIDGES ACADEMY PROVIDES A RIGOROUS, INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM THAT EMPHASIZES THE STRENGTHS, GIFTS, AND TALENTS OF ITS STUDENTS, WHILE PROACTIVELY OFFERING OPTIONS AND TOOLS TO ADDRESS THEIR LEARNING DIFFERENCES. OUR CORE VALUES INCLUDE EMBRACING COGNITIVE DIVERSITY, EMPHASIZING STRENGTHS AND TALENTS, EMPOWERING LEARNERS, AND ENSURING EQUITY AND ACCESS. THE SCHOOL PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AND ITS MANY OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING UNIVERSITY STUDIES, AND ARTISTIC AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS.THE CENTER FOR TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATES AND SUPPORTS EDUCATORS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY IN THE IDENTIFICATION, UNDERSTANDING AND EDUCATION OF TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS. BY SEEKING OUT AND DEVELOPING BEST PRACTICES THROUGHRESEARCH, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, OUTREACH, AND TEACHER TRAINING, THE 2E CENTER ALLOWS DEVELOPMENT AND SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE TO BENEFIT THIS UNDERSERVED POPULATION.Expenses $9,569,470 · grants $2,016,201 · revenue $10,141,126
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
- 95-4659439
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,626,985
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,868,651
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,817,873 | $14,241,495 | $16,532,468 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,901,083 | $10,586,247 | $16,670,130 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about BRIDGES ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of BRIDGES ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGES ACADEMY is 95-4659439.
- Is BRIDGES ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to BRIDGES ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGES ACADEMY 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 ACADEMY 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 ACADEMY 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 ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARK LONG.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGES ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $283,305 (MARK LONG, CEO/INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does BRIDGES ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,858,423, expenses of $11,207,412 and total assets of $16,626,985 at year end.
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