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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$7,756,820
Total expenses
$9,041,878
Contributions and grants received
$7,616,220
Grants paid
$1,736,969
Program service revenue
$39,615
Investment income
$35,489
Other revenue
$65,496
Total assets, end of year
$13,172,238
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,192,040
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$5,980,198
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$7,612,944
Management and general expenses
$844,847
Fundraising expenses
$584,087
Program service expenses (Part III)
$7,612,944

Program services were 84.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $2,039

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $6,209,195

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,404,986

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $286,867

  • 2a · Program service revenue: MGMT/CHILDCARE FEES

    total $39,615 · related or exempt $39,615

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $35,489 · excluded $35,489

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $109,917

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $2,039

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $44,421

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $65,496 · excluded $65,496

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $1,736,969 · program services $1,736,969

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $120,682 · program services $98,243 · management and general $15,436 · fundraising $7,003

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $4,289,644 · program services $3,492,070 · management and general $548,660 · fundraising $248,914

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $32,830 · program services $26,753 · management and general $4,186 · fundraising $1,891

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $358,529 · program services $291,078 · management and general $46,151 · fundraising $21,300

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $324,819 · program services $264,662 · management and general $41,435 · fundraising $18,722

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $117,710 · program services $43,974 · management and general $49,430 · fundraising $24,306

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $481,249 · program services $463,352 · management and general $17,747 · fundraising $150

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $114,283 · program services $66,727 · management and general $7,729 · fundraising $39,827

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $292,968 · program services $271,884 · management and general $12,020 · fundraising $9,064

  • 17 · Travel

    total $83,921 · program services $53,298 · management and general $21,902 · fundraising $8,721

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $14,611 · program services $12,382 · management and general $2,071 · fundraising $158

  • 20 · Interest

    total $184,331 · program services $38 · management and general $10,242 · fundraising $174,051

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $512,709 · program services $498,109 · management and general $12,672 · fundraising $1,928

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $158,979 · program services $141,932 · management and general $14,421 · fundraising $2,626

  • 24a · Other expenses: STAFF TRAINING

    total $130,325 · program services $97,435 · management and general $25,288 · fundraising $7,602

  • 24b · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE

    total $69,195 · program services $51,820 · management and general $15,457 · fundraising $1,918

  • 24c · Other expenses: FRAUDULENT PAYMENTS

    total $15,906 · fundraising $15,906

  • 24d · Other expenses: BAD DEBT EXPENSE

    total $2,218 · program services $2,218

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,444,088 · end of year $379,962

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $165,811 · end of year $171,952

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,202,576 · end of year $1,159,380

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $134,951 · end of year $155,858

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $31,604 · end of year $31,604

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $51,523 · end of year $68,864

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $15,089,609

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $3,884,991

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $10,647,180 · end of year $11,204,618

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $409,673 · end of year $491,024

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $5,123,202 · end of year $5,828,720

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $879,602 · end of year $872,296

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $7,031,418 · end of year $5,622,224

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $233,838 · end of year $357,974

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS, INC. (THE BRIDGE) IS A COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION AGENCY IN SOUTHEAST HARRIS COUNTY THAT PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL, NON-RESIDENTIAL, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON DOMESTIC/SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HOMELESSNESS. THE BRIDGE EXISTS TO OFFER SUPPORT, PROVIDE SAFETY, AND PREVENT DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

  • EMERGENCY SHELTER EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES INCREASE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND STABILITY OF ANY VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR HOMELESSNESS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING SAFE SHELTER; ONSITE CHILDCARE; NUTRITION; CRISIS INTERVENTION; AND ACCESS TO ALL ADVOCACY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (DESCRIBED BELOW), INCLUDING LEGAL ADVOCACY AND CASE MANAGEMENT. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, 1,328 ADULTS AND CHILDREN, WERE ASSISTED FOR AN AVERAGE OF 20 DAYS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, TOTAL SHELTER DAYS WERE 26,790.

    Expenses $2,809,666 · Grants $256,876

  • LONG-TERM HOUSING THE TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAMS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY SUBSIDIZING RENT; SUBSIDIZING CHILDCARE; PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING A LONG-TERM PLAN; AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO ALL ADVOCACY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (DESCRIBED BELOW). THE LONG-TERM HOUSING PROGRAM SERVED 2,819 ADULTS AND CHILDREN DURING 2024.

    Expenses $2,225,069 · Grants $1,062,008 · Revenue $39,615

  • CHILDCARE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CLIENTS OF THE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND LONG-TERM HOUSING PROGRAMS. SUCH COSTS ARE ALLOCATED TO THE PROGRAMS NOTED ABOVE. INDIVIDUALIZED, AGE-APPROPRIATE SERVICES HELP CHILDREN TO HEAL FROM CRISIS AND OVERCOME DEVELOPMENTAL GAPS. SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS; COUNSELING; ENRICHMENT TRIPS; TUTORING; MENTORING; AND PUBLIC-SCHOOL ADVOCACY. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 1,184 DURING 2024. ADVOCACY SERVICES ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL CLIENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE CASEWORK; A 24-HOUR HOTLINE; INFORMATION AND REFERRALS; SAFETY PLANNING; COUNSELING; EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; ADVOCACY, LEGAL AND 24-HOUR MEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENT; SUPPORT GROUPS; AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 23,433 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2024.

    Expenses $2,283,891 · Grants $415,477

  • EDUCATION SERVICES THE GOALS OF THIS PROGRAM ARE TO PREVENT ABUSE BY EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING YOUTH AND CHILDREN, ABOUT THE MYTHS, REALITIES, AND ROOT CAUSES OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT; TRAIN PROFESSIONALS TO IDENTIFY AND EFFECTIVELY SERVE VICTIMS OF ABUSE; PROVIDE A SAFE ATMOSPHERE FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE TO SEEK HELP; AND PROVIDE AWARENESS OF AGENCY SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM WAS ATTENDED BY 2,225 PEOPLE IN 2024.

    Expenses $294,318 · Grants $2,608

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Nick Caveness

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Salvador Serrano Jr

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Rosemary Coffman

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Ken Unfried

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Dr Antrece Bagget

    DIRECTOR (STARTING 4/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Nhu Bui

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Paola Fusilier

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Carmella Gonzales

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Ivonne Khan

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Dr Michael Sheppard

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Lindsay Swanagan

    DIRECTOR (STARTING 4/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Olivia Rivers

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $120,681
    From this org
    $117,166
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,515
    Hours/week
    45 + 1 related

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • THE BRIDGE FOUNDATION

    501(C)(3) · FUNDRAISER · TX · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
4 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202503159349301845

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