The Bridge Fund
To assist people with basic and critical needs that are experiencing personal crises and support education needs in our local communities, particularly needs not met by other agencies. Needs included shelter, food, medical, transportation, etc.
The Bridge Fund at a glance
In short: The Bridge Fund gave $183K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,354
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,559
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,730
- Total assets
- $1,282,204
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bridge Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cafe of Life ($56K). Together the top 6 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 30 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bridge Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $201K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe of Life Bonita Springs, FL | — | $56,270 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Fort Myers, FL | — | $49,875 |
| Foundation for Lee County Public Fort Myers, FL | — | $33,459 |
| Eva's Closet Fort Myers, FL | — | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Bonita Springs, FL | — | $15,000 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Assoc Immokalee, FL | — | $8,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,282,204 | $948,693 | $843,656 | $183,354 | 6 | $35,782 |
| 2024 | $1,177,167 | $872,495 | $714,218 | $200,044 | 6 | $34,551 |
| 2023 | $1,018,890 | $848,369 | $930,415 | $201,145 | 7 | $30,618 |
| 2022 | $1,100,936 | $843,784 | $600,795 | $167,144 | 7 | $9,342 |
| 2021 | $857,947 | $605,738 | $447,184 | $150,424 | 4 | $2,149 |
| 2020 | $697,358 | $763,294 | $497,707 | $174,239 | 9 | $4,217 |
About The Bridge Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Bridge Fund is a public charity, based in Bonita Springs, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $183K. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bridge Fund is led by Michael Beebe, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Beebe
Director & President
Directorpresident → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aileen Kevane
Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Soper
Director & Secretary
Directorsecretarytreasurer → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Haas
Director & Vice President
Directorvice President → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Crew
Director & Ass
Director → Director Assistant Secretary, 2023
Director Assistant Secretary → Director & Ass, 2024
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Trucks
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Herald
Director & Vice President
Directorvice President → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Mellinger
Director & Ass
Director → Director Assistant Treasurer, 2023
Director Assistant Treasurer → Director & Ass, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Bloom
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mike Beebe (2020) — Directorpresident
- Former: Tom Crowley (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Fund
How much does The Bridge Fund give each year?
The Bridge Fund gave $183K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $200K across 6 grants.
What is The Bridge Fund's typical grant size?
The Bridge Fund's median grant in 2025 was $26,730, and its average grant was $30,559, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Bridge Fund give grants?
The Bridge Fund gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (3 grants) and Bonita Springs, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Bridge Fund's largest grantees?
The Bridge Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Cafe of Life ($56,270), Blessings in a Backpack ($49,875) and Foundation for Lee County Public ($33,459), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bridge Fund?
The Bridge Fund reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $949K.
What is The Bridge Fund's EIN?
The Bridge Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4745677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Bridge Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- 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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