To the Bridge Foundation
To the Bridge Foundation is dedicated to helping those with addictions build bridges to the next stages of their lives. We focus on four key areas: educating communities about the reality of addiction; building a presence as a helping hand in surrounding communities; appreciating all those lost in personal battles; and offering creatiuve support services.
To the Bridge Foundation at a glance
In short: To the Bridge Foundation gave $157K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157,159
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,432
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,880
- Total assets
- $1,402,577
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who To the Bridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kinnic Falls Ada Services ($107K across 4 grants). Together the top 2 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How To the Bridge Foundation gives
- Giving grew 349% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $10K (2021) to $186K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kinnic Falls Ada Services River Falls, WI | Patient Aid | $63,450 |
| Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | Housing Assistance | $50,000 |
| Kinnic Falls Ada Services River Falls, WI | Security System | $19,880 |
| Kinnic Falls Ada Services River Falls, WI | Furnishings | $13,829 |
| Kinnic Falls Ada Services River Falls, WI | Dolski Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,402,577 | $143,506 | $192,080 | $157,159 | 5 | $142,916 |
| 2024 | $1,437,235 | $93,767 | $231,660 | $186,319 | 5 | $93,507 |
| 2023 | $1,518,633 | $-1,027 | $132,173 | $112,000 | 3 | $-3,069 |
| 2022 | $1,469,701 | $68,925 | $52,095 | $35,000 | 1 | $66,856 |
| 2021 | $1,674,989 | $990,063 | $21,981 | $10,000 | 1 | $53,224 |
| 2020 | $698,668 | $42,689 | $46,756 | $13,000 | 2 | $28,135 |
About To the Bridge Foundation
Based on IRS filings
To the Bridge Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Chaska, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $157K. Net investment income was $143K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
To the Bridge Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Dolski
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bellamy Kim
Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Dolski
Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Nagan
Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Anderson
Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Dolski
Advisory Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gina Osterman (2020–2023) — Advisory Board
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 To the Bridge Foundation
How much does To the Bridge Foundation give each year?
To the Bridge Foundation gave $157K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $186K across 5 grants.
What is To the Bridge Foundation's typical grant size?
To the Bridge Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $19,880, and its average grant was $31,432, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does To the Bridge Foundation give grants?
To the Bridge Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were River Falls, WI (4 grants).
Does To the Bridge Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on To the Bridge Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is To the Bridge Foundation?
To the Bridge Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $144K.
What is To the Bridge Foundation?
To the Bridge Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Chaska, MN. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is To the Bridge Foundation's EIN?
To the Bridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1096266. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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