Bridge the Gap Pa Inc
Historical FunderWashington, Pennsylvania · EIN 75-3197699 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $122,194.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MIKE MAKRIPODIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1499 AMITY RIDGE RD, WASHINGTON PA 15301 |
| Phone | 7242290440 |
| KATHY_MAKRIPODIS@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN OR VERBAL |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | TO BE DETERMINED |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Evangelistic Outreach | New Brighton, PA | Donation | $130,313 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Operation christmas child/love gift | $122,194 |
| Fbmi of Indiana | Hammond, IN | Love gift | $20,000 |
| Ibom | Asheville, NC | Love gift | $16,200 |
| Growing Up Greene | Waynesburg, PA | Love gift | $5,000 |
| Hope Awakened Ministries | Washington, PA | Love gift | $500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($27,300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $321,507 | 13 |
| 2023 | $732,753 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349103596
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-3197699
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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