Bald Ridge Lodge Inc
The mission of bald ridge lodge (brl) is to provide safe and stable support to young men in the group home, independent living program, and community based services, …
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Bald Ridge Lodge (BRL) is a non-profit in Cumming, GA providing a 12-bed Group Home and Community Based Services. Our Group Home serves young men (age 12 to 21) who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Our Community Based Services serve youth and families in the community in
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Mission
The mission of bald ridge lodge (brl) is to provide safe and stable support to young men in the group home, independent living program, and community based services, in a manner that nurtures the youth, strengthens healthy relationships, and aids young men in their transition to adulthood. This is accomplished through partnerships with caregivers and a community seeking to care for its own. Brl works toward the goal that young men impacted by trauma become thriving, self-sufficient adults who stop a generational cycle of involvement in and dependence on social services. We believe we can change lives. We believe that providing a safe and nurturing homelike environment is essential to the care and wellbeing of our boys. We believe that supporting the boys in transitioning out of foster care is imperative to their future success as adults. We believe in the power of bringing the resources of the community together. We believe that it is a privilege to work with, and on behalf of, our you
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Bald Ridge Lodge Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBald Ridge Lodge Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Cumming, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 203690682. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 103 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bald Ridge Lodge Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 203690682. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Bald Ridge Lodge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Bald Ridge Lodge Inc is located in Cumming, GA, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bald Ridge Lodge Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bald Ridge Lodge Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 103 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bald Ridge Lodge Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bald Ridge Lodge Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Bald Ridge Lodge (BRL) is a non-profit in Cumming, GA providing a 12-bed Group Home and Community Based Services. Our Group Home serves young men (age 12 to 21) who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Our Community Based Services serve youth and families in the community in Bald Ridge Lodge Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Bald Ridge Lodge Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bald Ridge Lodge Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 203690682, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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BALD RIDGE LODGE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 103 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 103 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2005
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bald Ridge Lodge Inc
- What is Bald Ridge Lodge Inc?
- Bald Ridge Lodge Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cumming, United States. Bald Ridge Lodge (BRL) is a non-profit in Cumming, GA providing a 12-bed Group Home and Community Based Services. Our Group Home serves young men (age 12 to 21) who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Our Community Based Services serve youth and families in the community in
- When was Bald Ridge Lodge Inc founded?
- Bald Ridge Lodge Inc was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Bald Ridge Lodge Inc?
- Angela Dikes serves as Chairman Elect.
- Where is Bald Ridge Lodge Inc located?
- Headquartered in Cumming, GA, United States.
- What is Bald Ridge Lodge Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bald Ridge Lodge Inc trustworthy?
- Bald Ridge Lodge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Bald Ridge Lodge Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 203690682.
- What is Bald Ridge Lodge Inc's website?
- http://www.baldridgelodge.org