Bridge Builders Foundation
Bridge Builders Foundation is a private foundation based in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, according to its filing information. Its 2024 filing reports three distributions made under a plan of termination and complete liquidation.
Bridge Builders Foundation at a glance
In short: Bridge Builders Foundation gave $1.9M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $622K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,865,574
- +2246.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -90.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $621,858
- +23366.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $621,858
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bridge Builders Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 676, Gibsonia, PA 15044-0676
Website: https://bridgebuildersla.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bridge Builders Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bank of America Gift Fund Ned Kli ($622K). Together the top 3 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 145 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The three 2024 grants were listed for recipients in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Texas, with each state accounting for 33% of grant dollars. Separately, the website describes programs serving youth and families across Los Angeles County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bridge Builders Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1973% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2020) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Gift Fund Ned Kli Boston, MA | Distributions per the Foundation's Plan of Termination and Complete Liquidation | $621,858 |
| Vanguard Charitable The Klingelho Warwick, RI | Distributions per the Foundation's Plan of Termination and Complete Liquidation | $621,858 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund Kristan Chil El Paso, TX | Distributions per Foundation's Plan of Termination and Complete Liquidation | $621,858 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets are not listed in the supplied 2024 financial data.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $13,239 | $1,870,963 | $1,865,574 | 3 | $1,865,699 | $11,374 | $11,328 |
| 2023 | $1,857,724 | $390,779 | $103,091 | $79,500 | 30 | $88,728 | $378,416 | $83,422 |
| 2022 | $1,570,036 | $152,504 | $104,185 | $82,500 | 32 | $92,007 | $142,504 | $92,108 |
| 2021 | $1,521,717 | $152,758 | $112,139 | $90,000 | 34 | $100,108 | $142,327 | $98,533 |
| 2020 | $1,481,098 | $131,302 | $93,745 | $75,000 | 46 | — | $122,518 | $83,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bridge Builders Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The website describes a mission of removing barriers and expanding opportunity for youth and communities of color through education, mentorship, healthcare awareness, and community initiatives. It describes programs in STEM education, mentoring and leadership, scholarships, financial literacy, and health awareness, serving youth and families across Los Angeles.
The Gibsonia foundation’s 2024 filing lists distributions to charitable funds, with each grant’s stated purpose being a distribution under the foundation’s plan of termination and complete liquidation. Those grants do not identify other program areas or the missions of the funds’ eventual beneficiaries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the filing reports three grants totaling $1,865,574. Each was $621,858, making that the smallest, largest, and median grant amount. The listed recipients were Bank of America Gift Fund Ned Kli in Boston, Massachusetts; Vanguard Charitable The Klingelho in Warwick, Rhode Island; and Schwab Charitable Fund Kristan Chil in El Paso, Texas. Each grant was for a distribution under the foundation’s plan of termination and complete liquidation.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherine Wilson as Executive Director and Trustee, Ned Klingelhofer and Kristan Childs as Trustees, and Joseph Fey as Treasurer.
Bridge Builders Foundation is led by Katherine Wilson, Executive Director & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Wilson
Executive Director & Trustee
Executive Director Trustee → Executive Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ned Klingelhofer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristan Childs
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joseph Fey
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kristan Klingelhofer (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bridge Builders Foundation
How much does Bridge Builders Foundation give each year?
Bridge Builders Foundation gave $1.9M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 30 grants.
What is Bridge Builders Foundation's typical grant size?
Bridge Builders Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $621,858, and its average grant was $621,858, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bridge Builders Foundation give grants?
Bridge Builders Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (33%) and Texas (33%).
Does Bridge Builders Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Bridge Builders Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What does Bridge Builders Foundation fund?
The website describes a mission of removing barriers and expanding opportunity for youth and communities of color through education, mentorship, healthcare awareness, and community initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bridge Builders Foundation?
Bridge Builders Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check bridgebuildersla.org for any change to that policy.
How much is Bridge Builders Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bridge Builders Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bridge Builders Foundation's EIN?
Bridge Builders Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6074470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bridge Builders Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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