# Bridge to Skate

Amateur sports nonprofit in Costa Mesa, California 92627. EIN 27-1268749. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/271268749-bridge-to-skate

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Bridge to Skate is a nonprofit organization that uses skateboarding, art, and education to empower underserved youth worldwide. We provide free access to skateboarding programs, STEAM-based enrichment activities, and community-building experiences designed to foster creativity, confidence, and opportunity in some of the most under-resourced communities of the world.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271268749/202521789349200047/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2010
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $55,989 | $19,999 | $33,095 | $33,095 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271268749/202521789349200047/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $13,947, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 8 of 24 amateur sports nonprofits in Costa Mesa.
- Revenue $55,989 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Orange County, California: about 642,905 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 1,317 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Costa Mesa: 47 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/costa-mesa
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Bridge to Skate's EIN?**

Bridge to Skate's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1268749. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Bridge to Skate a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Bridge to Skate in Costa Mesa, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2010. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Bridge to Skate tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Bridge to Skate as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Bridge to Skate do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Bridge to Skate is a nonprofit organization that uses skateboarding, art, and education to empower underserved youth worldwide. We provide free access to skateboarding programs, STEAM-based enrichment activities, and community-building experiences designed to foster creativity, confidence, and opportunity in some of the most under-resourced communities of the world." The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports.

**How much money does Bridge to Skate take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Bridge to Skate reported total revenue of $55,989 and total expenses of $19,999 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.