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Name:	Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.
Address:	213 W. Southmore Ave, Suite 213
	Pasadena, TX 77502
Phone:	713-472-0753 713-473-2801
Web Address:	www.tbotw.org
Also known as: The Bridge

This organization is a Charity Partner of the Better Business Bureau of Houston and South Texas.

Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. operates the following programs: Emergency Shelter, Long-Term Housing, Children's Services, Advocacy, and Auxiliary services. Emergency Shelter: increases the health, safety and stability of women and children who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness through safe shelter, on-site childcare, nutrition, crisis intervention and access to all Women's Services described in the Advocacy Series, including legal advocacy and management. During 2009, they served 814 women and children. Long-Term Housing: The Transitional and Permanent Housing Programs assist individuals and families in achieving self-sufficiency through subsidized rent, subsidized childcare, assistance in developing a long-term plan and access to all Women's Services described in Advocacy services. During the 2009 year, they served 163 women and children. Children's Services: offered to clients of the emergency shelter and long-term housing programs. Individualized, age-appropriate serviced help children to heal from crisis and overcome developmental gaps. Services include support groups, counseling, enrichment trips, tutoring, mentoring, and public school advocacy. During the year, this program served 475 children. Advocacy: includes Women's Services and Education programs. Women's Services are given to residential and nonresidential clients and include Casework, 24-hour hotline, information & referral, safety planning, counseling, employment services, advocacy and legal and medical accompaniment, support groups, and life skills programs. Auxiliary: manages operations of other activities to generate revenues for program services and to provide clothing and other necessities.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Emergency shelter	684,473
Long-term housing	632,317
Women services	600,238
Long-term housing - childcare	514,343
Emergency shelter - childcare	318,315
Education	160,921
Auxiliary cost of sales	21,275
Total Program Expenses:	$2,931,882

Chief Executive : Deborah Moseley, Executive Director

Compensation*:

$75,190

Chair of the Board: Paula Durrett
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Durrett Motor Company, owner

Board Size: 12

Paid Staff Size: 58

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet

Fund raising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,081,682, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds
Government grants	2,523,311
Non-governmental grants and contributions	986,216
In-kind contributions	572,155
Fees	83,312
Auxiliary activities, net of direct costs of $24,598	56,840
Interest income	7,071
Total Income	$4,228,905

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 86%  Fund Raising: 7%  Administrative: 7%

Total income				$4,228,905
	Program expenses			$2,931,882
	Fund raising expenses			254,500
	Administrative expenses			250,128
Total expenses				$3,436,510
Income in Excess of Expenses				792,395
Beginning net assets				1,768,048
Ending net assets				2,560,443
Total liabilities				3,489,625
Total assets				$6,050,068