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Bridge of Hope Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Exton, PA EIN: 81-0555073 Website

The mission of Bridge of Hope national is to engage christian faith communities in ending family homelessness through neighboring relationships that demonstrate christ's love.

Bridge of Hope Inc at a glance

In short: Bridge of Hope Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2026)
$15,494
Grants made (2026)
1
Average grant
$15,494
Median grant
$15,494
Total assets
$3,971,988
+31.6% vs 2025
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who Bridge of Hope Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Bridge of Hope Berks: $15KBridge of Hope Berks$15K

The largest 2026 recipient was Bridge of Hope Berks ($15K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Wyomissing

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 0 grants2025 1 grant2026

In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridge of Hope Berks Wyomissing, PAMatching Grant$15,494
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2026$3,971,988$3,522,283$2,646,628$15,4941$90,010
2025$3,017,198$2,945,484$2,339,866——$76,295
2024$2,780,255$2,876,183$1,942,797——$25,987
2023$1,441,704$1,646,645$1,757,478——$7,693
2022$1,536,356$1,587,343$1,410,168——$62,900
2021$1,375,959$1,410,298$1,011,717——$86,808

About Bridge of Hope Inc

Based on IRS filings

Bridge of Hope Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Exton, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $90K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Bridge of Hope Inc is led by Edith Yoder, CEO on every filing since 2021; 3 of 19 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Edith Yoder

    CEO

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $89K (2021) → $124K (2026)

  • Katie Engle

    Chair

    Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023

    Vice Chair → Chair, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Savage

    CFO

    On filings since 2025

    40 hrs/week

    $72K (2025) → $79K (2026)

  • Melissa Klopp

    Chief Missio

    New on the 2026 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $103K (2026)

  • Alisa Miller CPA

    Treasurer

    Board Member → Treasurer, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bethany Shue Nussbaum

    Board Member

    Vice Chair → Chairwoman, 2023

    Chairwoman → Board Member, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Colleen Ulke

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marsha Woodard Dmin

    Member at La

    Board Member → Member at La, 2026

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Veronica Hennessy

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Josh Keefer

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Thomas

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mario Martinez

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nikki Shingle Cpga Cap

    Vice Chair

    Board Member → Vice Chair, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen King

    Board Member

    On filings since 2025

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lindsay Hueston

    Secretary

    Board Member → Secretary, 2026

    On filings since 2025

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Schwalm

    Board Member

    On filings since 2025

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Arianna Camel

    Board Member

    New on the 2026 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James B. Todd Mdiv

    Board Member

    New on the 2026 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mikhal Szabo CPA MBA

    Board Member

    New on the 2026 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (15)
  • Former: Ben Cattell Noll (2021–2025) — Secretary
  • Former: Beth Trout (2021–2025) — Board Member
  • Former: Pastor Victor Johnson (2021–2025) — Board Member
  • Former: Steve Hawbaker CPA (2021–2025) — Treasurer
  • Former: William Snyder Mdiv Stm (2021–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Samuel Benbow (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Robert Hewitt PhD (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Vegee Sardi-Black (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Will Rothenberger (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Douglas Martin (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Marilyn Mulvihill (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Dwight Yoder Jd McP (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Brandon J. Haynes CFP (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Craig Schloneger Mdiv (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Dwight Yoder (2021) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Edith Yoder — CEO: $124KEdith YoderCEO$124KMelissa Klopp — Chief Missio: $103KMelissa KloppChief Missio$103KLisa Savage — CFO: $79KLisa SavageCFO$79K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $124K, to Edith Yoder (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Bridge of Hope Inc

How much does Bridge of Hope Inc give each year?

Bridge of Hope Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.

How large is Bridge of Hope Inc?

Bridge of Hope Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.

What is Bridge of Hope Inc?

Bridge of Hope Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Exton, PA. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2026.

Where does Bridge of Hope Inc operate?

Bridge of Hope Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.

What is Bridge of Hope Inc's EIN?

Bridge of Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0555073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)

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