Brides Foundation
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 10/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-1902616
Organization Overview
Brides Foundation is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (P19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Brides Foundation employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brides Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Brides Foundation generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Brides Foundation has awarded 127 individual grants totaling $3,233,760. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN-FOCUSED CHARITIES BY COLLECTING AND RESELLING DONATED WEDDING GOWNS AND ACCESSORIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BRIDES FOR A CAUSE RECEIVES AND SELLS DONATED WEDDING DRESSES AND BRIDAL ACCESSORIES TO RAISE MONEY TO GIVE GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO IRC 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE WOMENS CAUSES WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT BY REUSING WEDDING MATERIAL AT ITS BOUTIQUE LOCATIONS IN PORTLAND, OR, TACOMA, WA, SEATTLE, WA AND SACRAMENTO, CA. THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTED 5,826 DONATED WEDDING DRESSES, VALUING $2,382,315, FROM INDIVIDUAL BRIDES, BRIDAL STORES, DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS ALONG WITH $142,445 WORTH OF SPECIAL OCCASION GOWNS AND BRIDAL ACCESSORIES. BRIDES FOR A CAUSE OPERATES 4 BRIDAL STORE LOCATIONS INCLUDING PORTLAND, OR, TACOMA, WA, SEATTLE WA AND SACRAMENTO, CA, WHICH ENABLE THE NONPROFIT TO FULFILL ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN-FOCUSED CHARITIES BY COLLECTING AND RESELLING DONATED WEDDING GOWNS AND ACCESSORIES.
PROVIDED 100 FREE WEDDING DRESSES TO MILITARY BRIDES, FIRST RESPONDERS AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS WORKING THE FRONT LINES OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC THROUGH THE BRIDES ACROSS AMERICA OPERATION WEDDING GOWN EVENTS, VALUING $49,130. ALSO DONATED HUNDREDS OF WEDDING DRESSES, BRIDAL ACCESSORIES AND SPECIAL OCCASION DRESSES TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION, VALUING $376,920.
CONTRIBUTED $220,000 TO (22) LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE CAUSES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN IN NEED. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE: ABBYS CLOSET, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, BRADLEY ANGLE, BABY QUEST FOUNDATION, BRIDES ACROSS AMERICA, COCOON HOUSE, DRESSEMBER, DRESS FOR SUCCESS OREGON, DRESS FOR SUCCESS SEATTLE, EVERY MOTHER COUNTS, FIGHTING PRETTY, GIRLS INC OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, GIRLS WHO CODE, HAYDENS HELPING HANDS, HUMAN SOLUTIONS, JOYFUL HEART FOUNDATION, THE LOVELAND FOUNDATION, MARYS PLACE, PEORIA HOME, RUBY ROOM, SHES THE FIRST, WELLSPRING WOMENS CENTER.
BRIDES FOR A CAUSE RECEIVES AND SELLS DONATED WEDDING DRESSES AND BRIDAL ACCESSORIES TO RAISE MONEY TO GIVE GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO IRC 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE WOMENS CAUSES WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT BY REUSING WEDDING MATERIAL AT ITS BOUTIQUE LOCATIONS IN PORTLAND, OR, TACOMA, WA, SEATTLE, WA AND SACRAMENTO, CA. THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTED 5,826 DONATED WEDDING DRESSES, VALUING $1,755,561, FROM INDIVIDUAL BRIDES, BRIDAL STORES, DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS ALONG WITH $142,445 WORTH OF SPECIAL OCCASION GOWNS AND BRIDAL ACCESSORIES. BRIDES FOR A CAUSE OPERATES 4 BRIDAL STORE LOCATIONS INCLUDING PORTLAND, OR, TACOMA, WA, SEATTLE WA AND SACRAMENTO, CA, WHICH ENABLE THE NONPROFIT TO FULFILL ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN-FOCUSED CHARITIES BY COLLECTING AND RESELLING DONATED WEDDING GOWNS AND ACCESSORIES.
PROVIDED 100 FREE WEDDING DRESSES TO MILITARY BRIDES, FIRST RESPONDERS AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS WORKING THE FRONT LINES OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC THROUGH THE BRIDES ACROSS AMERICA OPERATION WEDDING GOWN EVENTS, VALUING $49,130. ALSO DONATED HUNDREDS OF WEDDING DRESSES, BRIDAL ACCESSORIES AND SPECIAL OCCASION DRESSES TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION, VALUING $376,920.
CONTRIBUTED $220,000 TO (22) LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE CAUSES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN IN NEED. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE: ABBYS CLOSET, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, BRADLEY ANGLE, BABY QUEST FOUNDATION, BRIDES ACROSS AMERICA, COCOON HOUSE, DRESSEMBER, DRESS FOR SUCCESS OREGON, DRESS FOR SUCCESS SEATTLE, EVERY MOTHER COUNTS, FIGHTING PRETTY, GIRLS INC OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, GIRLS WHO CODE, HAYDENS HELPING HANDS, HUMAN SOLUTIONS, JOYFUL HEART FOUNDATION, THE LOVELAND FOUNDATION, MARYS PLACE, PEORIA HOME, RUBY ROOM, SHES THE FIRST, WELLSPRING WOMENS CENTER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erin Scharf Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $119,691 |
Brian Wolf Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Heather Clark Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brenda Chovanak President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Linda Harris Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kelsey Chu Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $215,845 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,857,996 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,839,706 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,073,841 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$183,640 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,896,434 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $646,050 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $129,129 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,826 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $458,769 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,227 |
| Other employee benefits | $37,983 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,856 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,654 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,275 |
| Office expenses | $46,493 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $197,198 |
| Travel | $25,737 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,963 |
| Insurance | $15,598 |
| All other expenses | $13,649 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,748,888 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $84,765 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,733,171 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $108,407 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $16,610 |
| Total assets | $1,942,953 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,425 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $17,425 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,925,528 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,942,953 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Brides Foundation has awarded $1,291,900 in support to 52 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Portland, OR PURPOSE: ATTIRE FOR RESALE | $130,260 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: ATTIRE FOR RESALE | $130,260 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ATTIRE FOR RESALE | $125,815 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ATTIRE FOR RESALE | $125,815 |
Tacoma, WA PURPOSE: ATTIRE FOR RESALE | $104,100 |
Tacoma, WA PURPOSE: ATTIRE FOR RESALE | $104,100 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Brides Foundation has recieved totaling $50.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Puget Sound Energy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: BRIDES FOR A CAUSE PROJECT | $50 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Child Resource Exchange Institute Berkeley, CA | $4,202,365 | $16,133,767 |
Knowledge Education For Your Success San Bernardino, CA | $1,154,286 | $8,622,832 |
Community Resources For Children Napa, CA | $1,677,939 | $6,633,803 |
Next Gen Personal Finance Palo Alto, CA | $36,239,691 | $8,220,003 |
Infant Child Enrichment Services Inc Sonora, CA | $1,207,803 | $3,683,721 |
Tides Inc San Francisco, CA | $9,808,534 | $3,614,267 |
Northwest Childrens Outreach Lake Oswego, OR | $606,780 | $3,362,921 |
Freed Center For Independent Living Grass Valley, CA | $838,628 | $2,643,537 |
National Chavez Center Keene, CA | $4,798,534 | $1,456,662 |
Trudy Mandel Louis Charitable Tr Los Angeles, CA | $0 | $973,122 |
Brides Foundation Portland, OR | $1,942,953 | $1,896,434 |
Carpe Diem Foundation Inc Tigard, OR | $12,178,920 | $3,534,067 |