FAQs
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Low income - must qualify for government-sponsored free and reduced lunch program.
Must be a teen in San Diego, ages 13-19.
Must demonstrate strong academic, athletic, or artistic talents.
Must be driven to excel in academics, athletics, and/or arts.
Must show they will greatly benefit from financial support.
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It all starts with someone like you identifying a child in need. After a student is identified you can nominate them! We continuously review applications. If we believe a child qualifies for our program an interview is conducted. If he/she is then accepted, they will be contacted by ABFK with the good news!
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We are a tightly knit team of around 15 part-time volunteers (4-10 hours per week) and 3 full-time employees. As is the case with all charities, A Bridge for Kids is run by a Board of Directors.:
Michael Nance
Thad Meyer
Randi Shanken
Manual Hernandez
Beth Davidson
Chris Rodgers -
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Absolutely. A Bridge for Kids is a 501(c)(3) organization and will issue a cumulative tax receipt for all monthly child sponsorship payments along with other donations you make. The summary of this receipt will be mailed by January 31st for the previous year’s contribution.
EIN: 45-5422195
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