2026-01-15T14:17:55-08:00 2025-08-31 561688300 Foard and Company PA 1347 Harding Place Charlotte NC 28204 990 2024-09-01 463784901 ourBRIDGE Inc OURB 9802726022 3925 Willard Farrow Drive Charlotte NC 28215 Nancy Yang Treasurer 2026-01-15 true true Robert Dobbins P02001598 7043721515 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Silvia Ganzo 3925 Willard Farrow Drive Charlotte NC 28215 2855982 false X www.JoinourBRIDGE.org X 2013 NC ourBRIDGE for KIDS focuses on children of immigrant and refugee families, helping them achieve academic success and integration into the community through innovative instructional methods and an embracement of cultural diversity. 9 9 71 260 0 3446287 2697089 0 3599 126 13199 158767 3463085 2855982 35511 62034 0 1521735 1508227 0 269559 809315 988425 2366561 2558686 1096524 297296 1644609 1938731 95908 92734 1548701 1845997 ourBRIDGE is dedicated to supporting the education, acculturation, and well-being of immigrant and refugee children and their families as they adjust to a new life in the United States. We provide high-quality afterschool and summer programming that centers English language acquisition, socio-emotional well-being, and cultural appreciation through experiential, hands-on learning designed specifically for English Language Learners (ELL). All programs are healing-centered and culturally responsive.During the 20242025 program year we welcomed over 250 children in grades K8 representing over 20 countries. Over 80% of our staff identify as BIPOC, refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American, ensuring culturally affirming programming and trusted relationships with families. We provided daily transportation, translation services as needed, and full hot dinners and snacks that were culturally responsive, including halal and vegetarian options.Attendance across programs exceeded 80%, with a false false 1819436 In 20242025, ourBRIDGE welcomed 150 returning students at our East site, marking our 12th year of operation, and 100 students at Pinewood Elementary in our fourth year at that location. Our curriculum, developed in-house, supports newly arrived immigrant and refugee children through English acquisition, socio-emotional development, and cultural pride. Attendance goals of 80% were met at both sites. Teachers reported that 97% of students improved literacy and class participation, 95% improved classroom behavior, and 90% improved homework completion. Additionally, 85% of teachers reported that ourBRIDGE is beneficial to both students and their families.An external evaluation conducted by UNC Charlotte found that students scored an average of 3.8 out of 4 in response to the question, Does ourBRIDGE remind you of the country you and your family are from? The evaluation also found that parents experienced increased self-efficacy, a greater sense of control over their lives, and a stronger sense of belonging, with families describing ourBRIDGE as instrumental in improving their quality of life and maintaining hope for the future.In 2025, ourBRIDGEs Family Support Team managed a caseload of over 350 newly arrived immigrant families through wraparound services addressing healthcare access, academic support, English acquisition, legal resources, and food insecurity. In the most urgent cases, emergency assistance enabled nearly 102 families to remain housed and avoid eviction. Additionally we supported thousands of families addressing food insecurity through grocery and household distribution. Our Community Engagement team maintained over 90 active partnerships with mission-aligned organizations and hosted or co-hosted over 30 community events/workshops. This included our largest International Fall Festival to date, which welcomed over 2,000 attendees, representing cultures from around the world. 1819436 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 28 0 true 71 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X Kim Rudolph 7049428843 3427 Delamere Drive Matthews NC 28104 Silvia Ganzo Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 98900 0 11800 Satoshi Watanabe Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Luth Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Emily Plauch Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gavin Dowell Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kalee Strawbridge Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew Roden Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sasha Fain Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Hiba Salih Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AT Castillo Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Vince Altamura Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Yang Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kim Barnes Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rosalba Esparragoza Amon Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cathleen Kocourek Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pancino Mancillas Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 98900 11800 0 false false false JE Dunn Construction Co 227 Southside Dr Suite C Charlotte NC 28217 Renovation 369384 1 1307025 1390064 2697089 0 126 126 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 158767 158767 158767 2855982 158767 126 X 0 62034 62034 0 0 110700 44280 44280 22140 0 1170288 878433 166036 125819 0 0 227239 143068 51743 32428 0 0 0 0 0 0 344663 184586 115077 45000 10279 713 9566 11949 11390 559 24114 4699 14150 5265 0 32172 19403 12769 0 0 0 0 0 207064 132186 46835 28043 37219 34267 2213 739 Program Supplies and Meals 294456 294456 Communications 11441 10869 572 Training and Education 10022 10022 Other 5046 420 4626 0 2558686 1819436 469691 269559 413866 411388 0 0 14406 1216 0 0 0 0 0 1860650 334523 1216337 1526127 0 0 0 0 0 1644609 1938731 95908 92734 95908 92734 X 1244275 1757577 304426 88420 1548701 1845997 1644609 1938731 297296 X X false true X true true true X 992848 1449278 2001897 3446287 2697089 10587399 0 0 992848 1449278 2001897 3446287 2697089 10587399 239397 10348002 126 126 0 6743 4677 6386 13199 158767 189772 10777297 0.96020 0.90140 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1468761 168207 1300554 363643 157042 206601 28246 9274 18972 1526127 2855982 2855982 2855982 2558686 2558686 2558686 true 0 0 Emergency Funds passed through from 52 62034 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the Board of Directors before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person:a.Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy,b.Has read and understands the policy,c.Has agreed to comply with the policy, andd.Understands the Organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The board approved the Executive Director's compensation and compared to external market information. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.