Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS INC
Employer identification number
04-2472126
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
1,597,877
1,454,266
1,595,132
2,883,729
4,400,086
11,931,090
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
1,274,118
1,401,123
1,031,289
1,057,749
13,227
4,777,506
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
2,871,995
2,855,389
2,626,421
3,941,478
4,413,313
16,708,596
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
15,000
115,100
60,000
152,822
342,922
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
113,636
6,190
179,862
330,541
76,590
706,819
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
128,636
6,190
294,962
390,541
229,412
1,049,741
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
15,658,855
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
2,871,995
2,855,389
2,626,421
3,941,478
4,413,313
16,708,596
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
161,323
-263,122
109,450
251,992
107,665
367,308
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
161,323
-263,122
109,450
251,992
107,665
367,308
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
49,729
38,715
41,418
32,141
36,980
198,983
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
3,083,047
2,630,982
2,777,289
4,225,611
4,557,958
17,274,887
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
90.650 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.290 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
2.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS INC
Employer identification number
04-2472126
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES THE SERVICES OF MASTER LEVEL SOCIAL WORKERS WHO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES ALONG WITH MEDICAL SPECIALISTS WHO MAN THE VAN AND PROVIDE DENTAL SERVICES.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
COUNSELING TO YOUTH AGES 14 TO 24. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE BRIDGE MAIN FACILITY AT 47 WEST STREET AND ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL. -GED PROGRAM THROUGH BRIDGE'S GED PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS EARN THEIR GED. STUDENTS MAY ENTER THE PROGRAM AT ANY TIME AND WORK AT THEIR OWN PACE TO BUILD ACADEMIC SKILLS TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS. STUDENTS ALSO DEVELOP JOB AND COMPUTER SKILLS NECESSARY FOR BOTH COLLEGE AND THE WORKPLACE. -COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING THROUGH BRIDGE'S COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELOR ASSISTS YOUTH WITH JOB SEARCHES, COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, INTERVIEW PREPARATION, RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS, FINDING PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING FOR INTERVIEWS, AND PROVIDE COUNSELING AND REFERRALS TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. -THE MOBILE MEDICAL VAN AND THE OUTREACH MINI-VAN TRAVEL THROUGH BOSTON, CAMBRIDGE, AND SURROUNDING AREAS WEEKDAY EVENINGS, OFFERING FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES AT LOCATIONS WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE GATHER. VOLUNTEER MEDICAL STAFF OFFER HOMELESS AND STREET YOUTH FREE BASIC FIRST AID, REFERRALS, AND HEALTH ADVICE, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO SERVICES INCLUDING CRISIS INTERVENTION, EMERGENCY SHELTER, SURVIVAL ITEMS (FOOD, BLANKETS, CLOTHES), ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING, AND EDUCATION. THE VAN OFFERS YOUTH A PLACE TO CONNECT WITH A SUPPORTIVE ADULT. THE VANS MAKE MORE THAN 3,000 CONTACTS A YEAR WITH STREET YOUTH.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
CLOTHING, MEALS, AND SAFETY, ALONG WITH ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES, ALL DESIGNED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE OVERCOME DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND OBTAIN TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING. BEDS ARE AVAILABLE BOTH ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS AND FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME AS A "CONTRACT BED" FOR YOUTH WHO ARE ACTIVELY WORKING TOWARD INDEPENDENCE.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
-MATERNAL GROUP HOME PROVIDES HOUSING, LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO HOMELESS PREGNANT OR PARENTING GIRLS AGES 18 TO 21 AND THEIR CHILDREN. YOUNG WOMEN LIVE AMONG THEIR PEERS WHILE THEY LEARN THE LIFE SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE AND SUSTAIN THEIR OWN HOUSEHOLDS AND RAISE HEALTHY CHILDREN. THROUGH GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, RESIDENTS LEARN HOW TO SET GOALS AND WORK TOWARD THEM, WHILE FOCUSING ON DAILY ROUTINES THAT MAY INCLUDE WORK, SCHOOL, CHILD CARE, AND HOMEMAKING AND SHARED MEALS. MOTHERS PARTICIPATE IN PARENTING EDUCATION AND GROUPS ON HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND NURTURING CARE. ALL RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AVAILABLE AT BRIDGE. -RUNAWAY SERVICES BRIDGE IS THE LOCAL RESPONDENT FOR THE NATIONAL RUNAWAY HOTLINE (1-800-RUNAWAY), OFFERING 24-HOUR ACCESS TO A COUNSELOR AND A SAFE BED OFF THE STREETS FOR YOUTH 14 TO 17 YEARS OLD WHO HAVE RUN AWAY FROM HOME AND FIND THEMSELVES IN CRISIS. BRIDGE STAFF WILL CONTACT METRO CAB TO PICK UP YOUTH 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, WITHIN A 30-MILE RADIUS OF BOSTON-AT NO COST TO THE YOUTH-AND SAFELY TRANSPORT THEM TO OUR TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM IN BRIGHTON FOR SHELTER AND SERVICES.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
IRS FORM 990 REVIEWED BY CFO AND RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION OF ALL SENIOR MANAGEMENT IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS BASED ON THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
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