Bridge Builders Foundation
Bridge Builders Foundation is a 501(c)(3) family foundation established in 1957 and located in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on community development and social change.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+2246.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
-90.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$622K
+23366.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support community groups that build bridges between racial, social, and ethnic groups. The foundation has particular interest in:
- Self-help groups and organizations
- Programs promoting social change and economic justice
- Youth development initiatives that encourage young people to broaden their experience and contribute to society
- Educational programs, including mentoring and youth education
- Environmental education and conservation initiatives
- Library support and community resources
Grantmaking
The foundation administers multiple grant programs including general purpose distributions and targeted initiatives supporting youth education, mentoring, environmental conservation, and library services.
Grant Range
$500 – $621,858
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary
- Total revenue: $13,239
- Total expenses: $1,870,963
- Total assets: $0
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,857,724 | $1,570,036 |
| Revenue | $13,239 | $390,779 | $152,504 |
| Expenses | $1,870,963 | $103,091 | $104,185 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,865,699 | $88,728 | $92,007 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,374 | $378,416 | $142,504 |
| Distributable Amount | $11,328 | $83,422 | $92,108 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Katherine Wilson – Executive Director & Trustee
- Ned Klingelhofer – Trustee
- Kristan Childs – Trustee
- Joseph Fey – Treasurer (10 hours/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Wilson | Exec. Dir. & Trustee | — | — |
| Ned Klingelhofer | Trustee | — | — |
| Kristan Childs | Trustee | — | — |
| Joseph Fey | Treasurer | 10 | — |
Contact Information
Address PO Box 676 Gibsonia, PA 15044-0676
Phone 724-898-3377
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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