Bridge Steps
To provide solutions for homelessness in dallas and the surrounding region by developing, coordinating, and/or delivering shelter, homeless recovery, and housing services.
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The Bridge HRC empowers homeless individuals with Day and Night Shelter services, meals, recovery programs, healthcare, and pathways to sustainable housing.
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Mission
To provide solutions for homelessness in dallas and the surrounding region by developing, coordinating, and/or delivering shelter, homeless recovery, and housing services.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bridge Steps has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBridge Steps is a registered human services nonprofit based in Dallas, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 453452817. 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 $13M in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bridge Steps's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 453452817. 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.
Bridge Steps 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 83% 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.
Bridge Steps is located in Dallas, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bridge Steps has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bridge Steps is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bridge Steps. 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, Bridge Steps 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
The Bridge HRC empowers homeless individuals with Day and Night Shelter services, meals, recovery programs, healthcare, and pathways to sustainable housing. Bridge Steps is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $13M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Bridge Steps are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bridge Steps is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 453452817, 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
6 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BRIDGE STEPS 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Call to fix station bridge after woman falls - BBC
Call to fix station bridge after woman falls - Yahoo News Malaysia
Frankie Bridge steps out at the BAFTAs in daring extreme plunging dress – slashed to the navel - Yahoo
Bannockburn bridge steps repair works delayed - The Courier
Charlotte Bridge - 'Steps' Album release Party - RTL Today
Work underway to demolish steps to landmark Shrewsbury bridge ahead of major redevelopment - Shropshire Star
Dachstein: the suspension bridge, Steps to Nowhere observation point, and the Sky Walk observation terrace - Outdooractive
Reopening of Tankerville Terrace footbridge with “unsafe steps” delayed - JESMONDLOCAL
Woman with leg pain calls for lift at Jurong East overhead bridge, LTA says plan is underway - Stomp
Building history: Forty years of UC Irvine’s Watson Bridge - New University
Activity timeline
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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 - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 54 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 · 2011
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bridge Steps
- What is Bridge Steps?
- Bridge Steps is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Dallas, United States. The Bridge HRC empowers homeless individuals with Day and Night Shelter services, meals, recovery programs, healthcare, and pathways to sustainable housing.
- When was Bridge Steps founded?
- Bridge Steps was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Bridge Steps?
- Dr David Woody III serves as President And CEO.
- Where is Bridge Steps located?
- Headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States.
- What is Bridge Steps's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bridge Steps trustworthy?
- Bridge Steps 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 Bridge Steps's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 453452817. Registration: 45-3452817 (United States).
- What is Bridge Steps's website?
- https://www.bridgehrc.org/