Bridge Builders Foundation

GIBSONIA, PA EIN: 25-6074470 Website

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

-90.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$622K

+23366.3% YoY

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 April 2026.

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

Massachusetts $626K (29%)

Rhode Island $622K (28%)

Texas $622K (28%)

California $168K (8%)

New Hampshire $106K (5%)

Washington $15K (1%)

Idaho $8K (0%)

Arizona $4K (0%)

+10 more states

States

Arkansas Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Idaho Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Nebraska New Hampshire New York Rhode Island Texas Vermont Washington

Cities

AntrimBelvedereBelvedere TiburonBostonColchesterConcordDenverDublinEl PasoGratonHancockKeeneLansingLittle RockMedinaMill ValleyMillikenMinneapolisMountain ViewNaples

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bank of America Gift Fund Ned Kli ($621,858), Vanguard Charitable The Klingelho ($621,858), Schwab Charitable Fund Kristan Chil ($621,858).

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bridge Builders Foundation fund?

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 • Li…

How do I apply for a grant from Bridge Builders Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2024)** • Total giving: $1,865,699 • Number of grants awarded: 92 • Grant range: $500 – $621,858 • Median grant amount: $2,000 • Giving rate: 200.9% **Grant Programs** The foundation administers multiple grant programs including general purpose distributions and targeted initiatives supporting youth education, mentoring, environmental conservation, and library services.

What size grants does Bridge Builders Foundation award?

In 2024, Bridge Builders Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $622K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.