The Bridge Foundation Inc
The Bridge Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $218K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $69K.
The Bridge Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bridge Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $1.0M), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,030,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,030,000
- Median grant
- $1,030,000
- Total assets
- $218,355
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Bridge Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Animal Protection of New Mexico Inc ($1.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Protection of New Mexico Inc Santa Fe, NM | General purposes of recipient organization, bldg maintenance, veterinary medical aid fund, spay/neuter program | $1,030,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $218,355 | $72,400 | $1,033,346 | $1,030,000 | 1 | $69,054 | $35,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bridge Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bridge Foundation Inc is led by Marguerite M. Gordon, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Marguerite M. Gordon
President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Melissa Gordon
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Petty
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Bridge Foundation Inc
How much does The Bridge Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bridge Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Bridge Foundation Inc?
The Bridge Foundation Inc reported $218K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $72K.
What is The Bridge Foundation Inc?
The Bridge Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Worth, TX. It holds $218K in total assets as of 2020.
Where does The Bridge Foundation Inc operate?
The Bridge Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New Mexico.
How much is The Bridge Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Bridge Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $35K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Bridge Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bridge Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0476426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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