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EIN 99-3038356 • Murfreesboro, TN
Profile
Bridge Family Ministries exists to strengthen and support foster families, foster youth, and the broader foster care community in Middle Tennessee by providing relational, emotional, practical, and spiritual support. The organization works to reduce foster family burnout, promote stability for children in foster care, and build a supportive community through mentorship, fellowship programs, resource support, and events that encourage healthy relationships and long-term family success.
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Net Margin
52nd percentile
Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
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Assets
$20,209
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Liabilities
-
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Net Assets
$20,209
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Revenue
$63,340
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Expenses
$58,460
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Net Income
$4,880
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Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Bridge Family Ministries exists to strengthen and support foster families, foster youth, and the broader foster care community in Middle Tennessee by providing relational, emotional, practical, and spiritual support. The organization works to reduce foster family burnout, promote stability for children in foster care, and build a supportive community through mentorship, fellowship programs, resource support, and events that encourage healthy relationships and long-term family success.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Family Ministries provides mentorship, fellowship, and life-skills development opportunities for teenagers in foster care through the Bridge Teens program. Monthly group gatherings, smaller outings, and one-on-one relational support create a safe and encouraging community where youth can build healthy relationships and develop confidence for adulthood. Activities include service projects, cooking events, life-skills discussions, academic support, and mentorship conversations. The program serves approximately 75 foster youth each month through regular gatherings and an additional 1215 youth through individual outings and ongoing mentorship support, reaching an estimated 1200 youth throughout the year in varying capacities. | $4,800 | $15,000 |
| Bridge Family Ministries provides practical support and community-building opportunities for foster families throughout Middle Tennessee. Programs include resource distribution, encouragement events, and family-focused gatherings designed to strengthen relationships and reduce foster family burnout. A key component of this program is monthly Parents Night Out events, which provide safe childcare and community support for foster parents while children participate in supervised activities. These programs serve approximately 7590 children each month, helping foster families maintain stability and continue caring for vulnerable children long-term. In addition this program also provides meals for foster families in crisis situations, gifts for youth on birthdays and other holidays. | - | $15,000 |
| Bridge Family Ministries coordinates and provides respite care for foster families who need short-term support during times of stress, illness, or scheduling conflicts. This program allows foster parents to receive temporary relief while ensuring children remain in a safe and supportive environment. Respite services help prevent caregiver burnout and reduce the risk of placement disruptions for children in foster care. The program provides support for approximately 1530 foster youth each month, depending on family needs and available volunteer caregivers. | - | $10,000 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Morgan | Secretary/Treasurer | FT | $0 | - | - |
| Jim Soyster | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
| Rusty Rutledge | Officer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Elizabeth Rutledge | Officer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Brent Morgan | President | FT | $0 | - | - |
“Line 8: Other Revenue is Miscellaneous income adjustment from Reconciliation.”
“All other expense categories included food expenses for events, respite, and foster families. Event expenses, transportation cost, tangible needs purchases for youth in foster care such as clothing, games, books, toys, and sports equipment.”
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