Better Business Bureau Report for
Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.

Better Business Bureau Report issued November 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires November 2012


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Charity Contact Information

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
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1978, Texas
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The Bridge exists to offer support, provide safety, and prevent domestic and sexual violence.

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Evaluation Conclusions

              

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.
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Programs

              

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
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Governance

              

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.
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Fund Raising

              

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.)
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Tax Status

              

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.
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Financial

              

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


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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


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Complaints

              

The BBB has processed no complaints about this organization in the past 36 months, our standard reporting period.

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