Bridges Safehouse Inc

Organization Overview

Bridges Safehouse Inc is located in Cedar Hill, TX. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (P43) the organization is classified as: Family Violence Shelters, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bridges Safehouse Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bridges Safehouse Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Bridges Safehouse Inc generated $669.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $460.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BRIDGES IS "A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY PROVIDING SAFE SHELTER AND NURTURING SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN DURING AN IMMEDIATE TIME OF NEED."

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BRIDGES OFFERS A WARM AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE FAMILIES CAN FIND REST, PEACE, HOPE AND A FRESH START. THROUGH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, WE SEEK TO EQUIP EXPECTANT MOMS THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. BRIDGES ALSO CONNECTS MOMS TO RESOURCES, INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMACY, COUNSELING, MATERNITY HOMES. PREGNANCY CENTERS AND LONG-TERM HOUSING OPTIONS. ALL THESE SERVICES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND DEDICATED STAFF. IN 2021, WE HOUSED 40 MOTHERS, AGES 18-30, EXPERIENCING UNPLANNED PREGNANCY AND PARENTING 17 YOUNG CHILDREN. WE HELP TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO STABLE HOUSING BY AIDING WITH CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, EDUCATION, AND DEBT REDUCTION.


FAMILIES HEADED BY SINGLE MOTHERS ARE AMONG THE POOREST HOUSEHOLDS, MORE THAN A THIRD LIVE IN POVERTY, AND AS SUCH, ARE EXTREMELY VULNERABLE TO HOMELESSNESS. OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER & DIAPER PANTRY MEETS THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF SINGLE MOTHER FAMILIES, PREVENTING A CRISIS THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSING THEIR HOME. WE HELP OFFSET THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF ESSENTIALS LIKE DIAPERS, WIPES, FOOD, BABY FURNITURE, BABY CLOTHING, MATERNITY CLOTHING, ETC. IN 2021 ALONE THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER/DIAPER PANTRY IMPROVED THE LIVELIHOODS AND WELL-BEING OF OVER 371 PARENTS WITH 892 CHILDREN IN THE SOUTHERN SECTOR OF DALLAS. BRIDGES COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER/DIAPER PANTRY MEETS IMMEDIATE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITIES OF CEDAR HILL, DUNCANVILLE, DESOTO, LANCASTER AND SOUTH OAK CLIFF. IT IS A SAFE PLACE FOR PARENTS TO RECEIVE EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT. THIS SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, VIOLENCE, ISOLATION AND CRIME WHILE HELPING PARENTS TO DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nicole Hernandez
Executive Director
$50,223
James Pulis
Co-Treasurer
$0
Lisa Noey
President
$0
Sunsee Pearson
Co-Treasurer
$0
Shana Nix
Vice President
$0
Bob Henry
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$23,735
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $200,469
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$420,624
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$644,828
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $7,854
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$963
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $669,161

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Bridges Safehouse Inc has recieved totaling $130,550.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Council For Life

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: SAFEHOUSE OPERATIONS

$54,900
Good360

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED.

$22,910
Texas Womens Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: PROGRAM: TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING

$15,000
Communities Foundation Of Texas

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$13,612
Servant Foundation

Overland Park, KS

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

$6,000
Dallas Margarita Society Inc

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR DISADVANTAGED KIDS

$5,250
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