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Nonprofit · EIN 99-1674027

BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND

Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68154

Financials

$126M$8M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$126,019,377$8,034,726$117,984,651$107,334,899$289,790$107,045,109
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$114,743,268
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11,276,104
Net gain from sales of assets
$10,822,594
Other revenue
$5

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,764,797
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$85,686
Accounting fees
$2,244
Depreciation
$29,500
Program services (functional)
$7,764,797
Management and general (functional)
$269,929

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$107,334,899
Total liabilities, end of year
$289,790
Net assets, end of year
$107,045,109
Publicly traded securities
$68,993,182
Net assets without donor restrictions
$107,045,109
Gross receipts
$145,609,019
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
NE

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NICK WILWERDINGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRADY GIBSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TODD JOHNSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
13333 CALIFORNIA ST STE 500, OMAHA, NE 68154-5242
In care of
% MATTHEW B BOYD
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
13333 CALIFORNIA ST 500, OMAHA NE 68154
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
NICK WILWERDING, 13333 CALIFORNIA ST 500, OMAHA, NE 68154
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
NICK WILWERDING, 13333 CALIFORNIA ST 500, OMAHA NE 68154
Signed the 990
NICK WILWERDING, PRESIDENT
Phone
(402) 397-5995
Return prepared by
EIDE BAILLY ADVISORY LLC

Mission

EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES TO ALIGN THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS WITH LASTING CONTRIBUTIONS, CREATING MEANINGFUL CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY CARE ABOUT MOST.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND CHARITABLE GIVING ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND TO OPERATE A DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAM.
    Expenses $7,764,797 · grants $7,764,797

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-1674027
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$107,334,899
Income (IRS master file)
$145,609,019

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$126,019,377$8,034,726$107,334,899XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: NICK WILWERDING
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 99-1674027).

Questions about BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND

What is the EIN of BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND is 99-1674027.
Is BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND 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 PHILANTHROPIC FUND due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NICK WILWERDING.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $126,019,377, expenses of $8,034,726 and total assets of $107,334,899 at year end.

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