Bridge House

Organization Overview

Bridge House is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bridge House employed 158 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bridge House 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, Bridge House generated $5.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.4% 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:

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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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READY TO WORK:BRIDGE HOUSES READY TO WORK PROGRAM IS A WORK-FIRST SOLUTION TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS. READY TO WORK APPLIES A BUSINESS APPROACH TOWARD SOLVING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT AND EXPENSIVE SOCIAL PROBLEMS HOMELESSNESS, JOBLESSNESS, AND CRIMINAL RECIDIVISM. FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT WHEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS CAN AND ARE WILLING TO WORK, READY TO WORK CREATES PAID TRANSITIONAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES AS THE CORE ELEMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM PROVIDING A PATHWAY TO INDEPENDENCE FOR MEN AND WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. READY TO WORK TRAINEES PARTICIPATE IN THE THREE ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDING PAID WORK IN A READY TO WORK SOCIAL ENTERPRISE; HOUSING IN A SUPPORTIVE, COMMUNAL SETTING CALLED READY TO WORK HOUSE; AND PARTICIPATION IN CASE MANAGEMENT FOR ONE YEAR BEFORE GRADUATING TO MAINSTREAM EMPLOYMENT AND INDEPENDENT HOUSING. IMMEDIATELY UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO READY TO WORK PARTICIPANTS ARE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. READY TO WORK HOUSE RESIDENTS GO TO WORK EVERY DAY, PAY TAXES, PAY ROOM AND BOARD AND CALL READY TO WORK HOUSE HOME FOR ONE YEAR. CURRENTLY, THE PROGRAM OFFERS EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING TO 44 MEN AND WOMEN.


COMMUNITY TABLE KITCHEN:COMMUNITY TABLE KITCHEN DEMONSTRATES WHAT IS POSSIBLE WHEN MISSION AND BUSINESS MARRY. OPENED IN 2013, AND OFTEN DESCRIBED AS THE MOST DYNAMIC KITCHEN IN BOULDER, COMMUNITY TABLE KITCHEN TRANSFORMS LIVES ONE BITE AT A TIME.WE HAVE A TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE.FIRST, AT COMMUNITY TABLE KITCHEN WE PRODUCE MEALS FOR HUNGRY PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO OTHER ACCESS TO FOOD. WE PREPARE MEALS THAT ARE HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS AND BALANCED BY COOKING IN REAL-TIME, FROM SCRATCH. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH THE LOCAL FOOD BANK, COMMUNITY FOOD SHARE, TO ACCESS DONATED INGREDIENTS AND OFFERS THE COMMUNITY TABLE MEAL PROGRAM TO SERVE OVER 80,000 MEALS A YEAR TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.SECOND, COMMUNITY TABLE KITCHEN CREATES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY PROVIDING JOBS AND JOB TRAINING FOR READY TO WORK TRAINEES. WE OFFER MEANINGFUL PAID WORK THAT BUILDS A RESUME AND REAL-WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE. THROUGH A MIX OF ON-THE-JOB AND CLASSROOM TRAINING, COMMUNITY TABLE KITCHEN TRAINEES ARE TAUGHT KNIFE SKILLS, FOOD PREP AND PRODUCTION, AND SAFE FOOD HANDLING. TRAINEES COMPLETE THE SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO GRADUATING INTO A FULL-TIME FOOD SERVICE JOB.THIRD, UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF EXECUTIVE CHEF JOHN TREJO, COMMUNITY TABLE KITCHEN RUNS THREE MARKET-BASED LINES OF BUSINESS - CATERING, WHOLESALE AND CAF OPERATIONS. WE OFFER CUSTOMERS COMPETITIVE, TOP NOTCH QUALITY AND SERVICE. THROUGH THESE VENTURES, COMMUNITY TABLE KITCHEN EARNS REVENUE TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND OUR SOCIAL MISSION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Samuel Medford
Cpo
$107,290
Melissa Green
CEO
$105,165
John Trejo
Executive Chef
$100,807
Danny Hassan
Vice Chair
$0
Linda Caven
Secretary
$0
Chuck Lief
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$196,146
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,792,706
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,604,939
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,926
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,593,791
Total Program Service Revenue$1,336,385
Investment income $36,553
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $252
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,966,981

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that Bridge House has recieved totaling $1,217,594.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Daniels Fund

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: READY TO WORK PROGRAMS

$350,000
Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$167,000
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$125,176
Allen Wyoming Foundation Inc

Cody, WY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$100,000
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES

$100,000
Allyn Foundation Inc

Skaneateles, NY

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (DONOR FUND)

$100,000
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