Houston, TX

BRIDGEYEAR

EIN 81-4848803

Education & Youth Development Job Training & Career Pathways Children & youth Low-income

Mission

BridgeYear connects underserved youth to careers and educational pathways that provide economic stability and independence.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About BRIDGEYEAR

BridgeYear is a Houston-based nonprofit that partners with employers, schools, and community organizations to provide hands-on career exploration, tuition-free cohort training, and apprenticeship pathways for middle and high school students and graduating seniors. The organization emphasizes career pathways that require less than a four-year degree and works to remove barriers for students from low-income and underserved communities. In the last 2–3 years BridgeYear has scaled its programs and digital offerings (MorePathways) while expanding employer partnerships and school district reach; the organization reports reaching more than 12,100 Houston youth annually and operating programs across 16+ school districts, alongside measurable cohort outcomes and growing philanthropic support.

Notable achievements

12,100+ Youth Reached Annually

BridgeYear reports reaching over 12,100 students across Greater Houston each year through Career Test Drive, in-class Career Labs, cohorts, and MorePathways resources.

Strong Employment Outcomes

BridgeYear reports that approximately 70% of Career Cohort graduates secure employment in the field for which they were trained, reflecting the program's employer-aligned curriculum and apprenticeship placements.

MorePathways Expansion

The MorePathways platform has grown to include 400+ low-cost, vetted local training programs and resources that help students access short-term credential and apprenticeship opportunities.

At a glance

Total assets: $5.8M
Annual revenue: $5.0M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 81-4848803
Location: Houston, TX
Website: www.bridgeyear.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Four-star rating from Charity Navigator for demonstrated accountability, financial health, and impact measurement.

Designated an active 501(c)(3) public charity (IRS ruling year 2017), operating as a tax-exempt nonprofit serving Houston-area students.

Trusted by major Houston employers and industry partners — including Gulf States Toyota, Memorial Hermann, Phillips 66, Honeywell, and Houston Methodist — for co-designed training and hiring pipelines.

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