The Bridge Foundation
The Bridge Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $30K.
The Bridge Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bridge Foundation gave $30K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $8K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $30,000
- +50.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +50.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $12,179
- -33.5% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (58% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Bridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was UNC - Chapel Hill University ($15K). Together the top 4 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bridge Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $30K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC - Chapel Hill University Chapel Hill, NC | Educational | $15,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA | Educational | $7,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Univ of NC - Asheville Asheville, NC | Educational | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $12,179 | $29,201 | $35,325 | $30,000 | 4 | $30,667 | $719 |
| 2021 | $18,303 | $25,175 | $23,450 | $20,000 | 4 | $20,271 | $533 |
| 2020 | $16,578 | $27,468 | $22,370 | $20,000 | 4 | — | $269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bridge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $719 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bridge Foundation is led by Mike Vreeland, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mike Vreeland
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Weil
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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
How much does The Bridge Foundation give each year?
The Bridge Foundation gave $30K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
What is The Bridge Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bridge Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $6,250, and its average grant was $7,500, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bridge Foundation give grants?
The Bridge Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (25%) and New York (17%).
Does The Bridge Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Bridge Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (4 grants).
How large is The Bridge Foundation?
The Bridge Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $719 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bridge Foundation?
The Bridge Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $12K in total assets as of 2022.
What is The Bridge Foundation's EIN?
The Bridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0550585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work The Bridge Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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