DR Bridge of Hope
DR Bridge of Hope is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $713K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $51K.
DR Bridge of Hope at a glance
In short: DR Bridge of Hope gave $23K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $23,000
- -54.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,667
- -69.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $713,149
- +0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who DR Bridge of Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Down Syndrome Northern Nevada Network ($13K). Together the top 3 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How DR Bridge of Hope gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 104% of 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2026) to $140K (2021). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Down Syndrome Northern Nevada Network Reno, NV | To support the organization's mission | $13,000 |
| For Pets Sake Reno, NV | To support the organization's Mission | $9,000 |
| Note-Able Music Therapy Services Reno, NV | To support the organization's mission | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $713,149 | $62,898 | $57,044 | $23,000 | 3 | $46,031 | $51,081 | $44,361 |
| 2025 | $707,294 | $47,731 | $77,649 | $50,000 | 2 | $69,526 | $33,703 | $44,287 |
| 2024 | $743,981 | $19,680 | $158,081 | $50,594 | 4 | $150,577 | $17,210 | $40,006 |
| 2023 | $884,012 | $21,008 | $130,737 | $57,533 | 4 | $115,762 | $18,724 | $44,131 |
| 2022 | $985,342 | $89,211 | $176,237 | $108,800 | 7 | $165,474 | $78,448 | $54,771 |
| 2021 | $1,072,368 | $130,510 | $213,556 | $139,500 | 3 | — | $118,816 | $59,650 |
| 2020 | $1,153,492 | $73,462 | $138,843 | $79,580 | 6 | — | $62,260 | $60,424 |
| 2019 | $1,218,873 | $94,699 | $148,684 | $87,500 | 5 | — | $67,649 | $63,859 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DR Bridge of Hope reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DR Bridge of Hope is led by Thelma Ferguson, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Thelma Ferguson
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$39K (2019) → $20K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $20K, to Thelma Ferguson (President).
Frequently asked questions about DR Bridge of Hope
How much does DR Bridge of Hope give each year?
DR Bridge of Hope gave $23K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
What is DR Bridge of Hope's typical grant size?
DR Bridge of Hope's median grant in 2026 was $9,000, and its average grant was $7,667, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DR Bridge of Hope give grants?
DR Bridge of Hope gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (3 grants).
Does DR Bridge of Hope give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on DR Bridge of Hope's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support the organization's Mission" (3 grants).
How large is DR Bridge of Hope?
DR Bridge of Hope reported $713K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is DR Bridge of Hope's EIN?
DR Bridge of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2967946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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