City of Bridges Foundation
Promoting interfaith and intercultural dialogue
City of Bridges Foundation at a glance
In short: City of Bridges Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,750
- +141.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,375
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,375
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who City of Bridges Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Red Rose Intercultural and ($8K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How City of Bridges Foundation gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $6K (2023) to $30K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Rose Intercultural and Leola, PA | — | $8,000 |
| Compass Education and Care Clifton, NJ | — | $6,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $143,919 | $141,913 | $14,750 | 2 |
| 2023 | $22,468 | $193,351 | $187,892 | $6,100 | 1 |
| 2022 | $17,009 | $152,614 | $170,521 | $30,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $34,916 | $151,850 | $126,827 | $23,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | — | $66,000 | $61,763 | $11,500 | 3 |
About City of Bridges Foundation
Based on IRS filings
City of Bridges Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
City of Bridges Foundation is led by Asim Yildirim, President on filings since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Asim Yildirim
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yasin Atik
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$23K (2023) → $61K (2024)
Mehmet Gurakar
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gurkan Colak
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Orhan Guven (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Omer Demircioglu (2022) — President
- Former: Sertac Akarsu (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Bayram Gunes (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Murat Sari (2020–2021) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $61K, to Yasin Atik (Director).
Frequently asked questions about City of Bridges Foundation
How much does City of Bridges Foundation give each year?
City of Bridges Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is City of Bridges Foundation?
City of Bridges Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does City of Bridges Foundation operate?
City of Bridges Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is City of Bridges Foundation's EIN?
City of Bridges Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4672711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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