Bridge The Gap Pa Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 75-3197699
Foundation Overview
Based in Washington, PA, Bridge The Gap Pa Inc has awarded 168 grants totaling $3,063,624 to organizations in Pennsylvania, South Carolina and 10 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $39 to $545,300, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 13 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
50% of grants are awarded in Pennsylvania, with additional funding distributed across 16 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Washington (42%), New Brighton (11%), Pittsburgh (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 391% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (74%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bridge The Gap Pa Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fbmi Of Indiana | $20,000 | Hammond, IN, US | Love Gift | 2024 |
| Fotios Nikolopoulos | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Love Gift | 2024 |
| Ibom | $16,200 | Asheville, NC, US | Love Gift | 2024 |
| Medardo Fernandez | $5,000 | Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS CA, HO | Love Gift | 2024 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $122,194 | Boone, NC, US | Operation Christmas Child/love Gift | 2024 |
| Solomon Max Gorvie | $8,500 | Orlando, FL, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Steve Ramey | $1,800 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2024 |
| World Evangelistic Outreach | $130,313 | New Brighton, PA, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Georgia Polites | $1,000 | Southport, NC, US | Love Gift | 2024 |
| Thomas Rode | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Love Gift | 2024 |
| Lou Kinney | $1,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2024 |
| Hope Awakened Ministries | $500 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2024 |
| Growing Up Greene | $5,000 | Waynesburg, PA, US | Love Gift | 2024 |
| First Baptist Church Of Indiana | $149,650 | Hammond, IN, US | Love Gift/donation | 2023 |
| Georgia Panos | $1,000 | Norwalk, CA, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Ibom | $18,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Ray Young | $6,000 | East Crown Point, IN, US | Love Gift/donation | 2023 |
| Redeemed Christian Church Of God | $12,925 | Granville, WV, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $62,267 | Boone, NC, US | Operation Christmas Child/love Gift | 2023 |
| Solomon Max Gorvie | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Stambrosky Homes | $12,000 | Bridgeville, PA, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| World Evangelistic Outreach | $347,161 | New Brighton, PA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Steve Ramey | $2,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Ted Cukrzynski | $500 | Prosperity, PA, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Christians For Camp Carmel | $30,000 | Belle Vernon, PA, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Frank Nikolopoulos | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Renee King | $250 | West Alexander, PA, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Hyles Anderson College | $2,000 | Crown Point, IN, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Tim Pail | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Fire & Water International Church | $30,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Global Outreach Ministries | $21,000 | Springboro, OH, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Fbmi Of Indiana | $7,000 | Hammond, IN, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Shane Smith | $1,000 | Prosperity, PA, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Light Africa | $2,000 | Rocklin, CA, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Jason Baxter | $20,000 | Prince Frederick, MD, US | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Medardo Fernandez | $500 | Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS CA, HO | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Blasina Martinez | $2,500 | Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS CA, HO | Love Gift | 2023 |
| Kourpa Vasiliki | $76,320 | Agaleo, GREECE, GR | Donation Of Bibles Purchased | 2022 |
| Ray Young | $41,000 | East Crown Point, IN, US | Love Gift/donation | 2022 |
| Redeemed Christian Church Of God | $3,000 | Granville, WV, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $66,750 | Boone, NC, US | Operation Christmas Child/love Gift | 2022 |
| World Evangelistic Outreach | $15,000 | New Brighton, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Georgia Panos | $2,800 | Norwalk, CA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Bbright | $5,000 | Canonsburg, PA, US | Love Gift/donation | 2022 |
| Dave Arnold | $5,500 | New Brighton, PA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of Indiana | $29,000 | Hammond, IN, US | Love Gift/donation | 2022 |
| Gus Korkotselos | $1,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Ibom | $46,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Matt Swiatkowski | $1,000 | Kearny, NJ, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Nikolaos Lykos | $1,500 | Brooklyn, OH, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Steve Ware | $5,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Stambrosky Homes | $35,000 | Bridgeville, PA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Steve Love | $5,000 | Waynesburg, PA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Trinity South Pfc | $3,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Solomon Max Gorvie | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Kourpa Vasiliki | $76,320 | Agaleo, GREECE, GR | Donation Of Bibles Purchased | 2022 |
| Ray Young | $41,000 | East Crown Point, IN, US | Love Gift/donation | 2022 |
| Redeemed Christian Church Of God | $3,000 | Granville, WV, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $66,750 | Boone, NC, US | Operation Christmas Child/love Gift | 2022 |
| World Evangelistic Outreach | $15,000 | New Brighton, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Georgia Panos | $2,800 | Norwalk, CA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Bbright | $5,000 | Canonsburg, PA, US | Love Gift/donation | 2022 |
| Dave Arnold | $5,500 | New Brighton, PA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of Indiana | $29,000 | Hammond, IN, US | Love Gift/donation | 2022 |
| Gus Korkotselos | $1,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Ibom | $46,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Matt Swiatkowski | $1,000 | Kearny, NJ, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Nikolaos Lykos | $1,500 | Brooklyn, OH, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Steve Ware | $5,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Stambrosky Homes | $35,000 | Bridgeville, PA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Steve Love | $5,000 | Waynesburg, PA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Trinity South Pfc | $3,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Solomon Max Gorvie | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Kourpa Vasiliki | $76,320 | Agaleo, GREECE, GR | Donation Of Bibles Purchased | 2022 |
| Ray Young | $41,000 | East Crown Point, IN, US | Love Gift/donation | 2022 |
| Redeemed Christian Church Of God | $3,000 | Granville, WV, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $66,750 | Boone, NC, US | Operation Christmas Child/love Gift | 2022 |
| World Evangelistic Outreach | $15,000 | New Brighton, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Georgia Panos | $2,800 | Norwalk, CA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Bbright | $5,000 | Canonsburg, PA, US | Love Gift/donation | 2022 |
| Dave Arnold | $5,500 | New Brighton, PA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of Indiana | $29,000 | Hammond, IN, US | Love Gift/donation | 2022 |
| Gus Korkotselos | $1,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Ibom | $46,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Matt Swiatkowski | $1,000 | Kearny, NJ, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Nikolaos Lykos | $1,500 | Brooklyn, OH, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Steve Ware | $5,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Stambrosky Homes | $35,000 | Bridgeville, PA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Steve Love | $5,000 | Waynesburg, PA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Trinity South Pfc | $3,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2022 |
| Solomon Max Gorvie | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Desiree Montgomery | $1,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2021 |
| Marcus Newsome | $50 | Manning, SC, US | Love Gift | 2021 |
| Sarah E Smith | $500 | Claysville, PA, US | Love Gift/youth Program | 2021 |
| Ray Young | $31,000 | East Crown Point, IN, US | Love Gift | 2021 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $20,788 | Boone, NC, US | Operation Christmas Child | 2021 |
| Thomas Rode | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Love Gift | 2021 |
| Tim Pail | $1,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Love Gift | 2021 |
| Sherry Ward | $1,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2021 |
| Kathleen Spyrellis | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Love Gift | 2021 |
| Tasso Ioannidis | $1,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Love Gift | 2021 |
| Nongloam Baptist Training Center Foundation | $545,300 | Lamphun, THAILAND, TH | Mission | 2021 |
| Primera Iglesia Bautista Church | $12,000 | Ceiba, PUERTO RICO, RQ | Mission | 2021 |
| Redeemed Christian Church Of God | $36,425 | Granville, WV, US | Donation | 2021 |
| World Evangelistic Outreach | $21,000 | New Brighton, PA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Kourpa Vasiliki | $77,988 | Agaleo, GREECE, GR | Donation Of Bibles Purchased | 2021 |
| Mike Bosnic | $1,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2020 |
| Steve Ramey | $2,000 | Washington, PA, US | Minister Gift | 2020 |
| Thomas Rode | $13,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Love Gift | 2020 |
| Washington City Mission | $5,000 | Washington, PA, US | Food Costs For Hungry And Needy | 2020 |
| Kimberly Henry | $1,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2020 |
| Literary Council Of Swpa | $5,000 | Washington, PA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Youth For Christ | $5,000 | South Park, PA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Tim Pail | $2,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Love Gift | 2020 |
| Renee Cummins | $1,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2020 |
| Gus Korkotselos | $1,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Love Gift | 2020 |
| Ray Young | $29,000 | East Crown Point, IN, US | Love Gift | 2020 |
| Pa Adult & Teen Challenge | $250 | Rehrersburg, PA, US | Love Gift/rehab Support | 2020 |
| David Decker | $1,500 | Washington, PA, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $22,349 | Boone, NC, US | Operation Christmas Child | 2020 |
| Eugenia Likos | $2,250 | Brooklyn, OH, US | Love Gift For A Needy Family | 2017 |
| Trinity Girls Lacrosse | $500 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $9,924 | Boone, NC, US | Operation Christmas Child | 2017 |
| Steve Ramey | $4,065 | Washington, PA, US | Minister Gift | 2017 |
| Tammy Ratel | $200 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Kathleen Spyrellis | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy Family | 2017 |
| Cat Brocksieker | $7,000 | Wellington, OH, US | Missionary Trip | 2017 |
| Light Africa | $20,000 | Rocklin, CA, US | Missionary Trip | 2017 |
| Fotios Nikolopoulos | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Missionary Trip | 2017 |
| Boy Scout Troup 1017 | $1,000 | Prosperity, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Dale Siebert | $1,575 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Dawn Holt | $400 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Steven Wilk | $1,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Armani Childrens Choir | $1,245 | Rocklin, CA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Childrens Bible Ministries | $600 | Carmichaels, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Jim Ramey | $800 | Prosperity, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Dave Decker | $1,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Bobbi Jo Novak | $275 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Stefanos Knisoviths | $1,000 | Athna, N/A, GR | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Sandy Berry | $1,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Thomas Fisher | $2,470 | Beallsville, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Angie Clemens | $2,470 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Tonya Heckler | $300 | Marianna, PA, US | Love Gift | 2017 |
| Hiller Holiday Helpers | $1,275 | Washington, PA, US | Fire Victims | 2016 |
| Irey Auto Repair | $755 | Marianna, PA, US | Love Gift To Needy | 2016 |
| Dave Decker | $1,000 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift To Minister | 2016 |
| Loucinda Davis | $3,000 | Mckees Rocks, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy | 2016 |
| Mt Pleasant Baptist Church | $10,000 | Elkview, WV, US | Flood Restore Project | 2016 |
| Chris Dami | $2,000 | Washington, PA, US | Worship Music Concerts | 2016 |
| Cindy Smith Lenik | $500 | Donora, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy | 2016 |
| Robin Sphar | $500 | Amity, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy | 2016 |
| Vicente Veloz | $1,000 | Beaver Springs, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy Family | 2016 |
| John Coll | $1,000 | Monongahela, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy Family | 2016 |
| Bobbi Galloway | $1,500 | Waynesburg, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy Family | 2016 |
| Robert Loeffert | $2,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy Family | 2016 |
| Dr Roman | $39 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy | 2016 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $8,638 | Boone, NC, US | Operation Christmas Child | 2016 |
| Steve Ramey | $1,750 | Washington, PA, US | Minister Gift | 2016 |
| Washington City Mission | $13,206 | Washington, PA, US | Food Costs For Hungry And Needy | 2016 |
| Theodore Spyrellis | $3,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy Family | 2016 |
| Released Time Bible Education | $1,400 | Washington, PA, US | After School Bible Programafter School Bible Education | 2016 |
| Tammy Rasel | $6,500 | Washington, PA, US | Car Assistance For Needy Family | 2016 |
| Kim Horne | $517 | Marianna, PA, US | Heating Fuel Gift For Home | 2016 |
| Christina Paradise | $200 | Washington, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy Family | 2016 |
| Carl Noel | $2,000 | Claysville, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy Family | 2016 |
| Kari Diamond | $750 | Nemacolin, PA, US | Love Gift For Needy Family | 2016 |
| Eugenia Likos | $1,000 | Brooklyn, OH, US | Love Gift For A Needy Family | 2016 |
| Georgia Panos | $2,000 | Norwalk, CA, US | Love Gift For Needy Family | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 75-3197699 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1500 AMITY RIDGE ROAD Washington, PA 15301-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Bridge The Gap Pa Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Mike Makripodis |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Kathy Makripodis |
| Secretary | Dan Yanchak |
Forms 990-PF
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