Introduction
Charity Bridge Fund is a nonprofit giving platform that helps donors find and support nonprofits facing urgent funding gaps. The platform brings donors, nonprofits, and communities together by making it easier to understand where support is needed, why it matters, and how to give directly to organizations working to sustain essential services.
Charity Bridge Fund was created to support nonprofits affected by sudden government funding changes while giving donors a clearer, more direct way to respond. Formerly JustGive, Charity Bridge Fund builds on a long history of connecting donors with causes and now focuses on helping organizations share funding needs, impact stories, and real-time giving opportunities.
What Charity Bridge Fund Does
Charity Bridge Fund helps turn urgent nonprofit funding gaps into clear giving opportunities.
Connect donors to nonprofits
Donors can discover nonprofits and projects that need support, then give directly through the platform.
Highlight funding gaps
Nonprofits can share what funding was lost, what programs are affected, and what support is needed now.
Support informed giving
The platform provides context, impact stories, and project details so donors can better understand where their donation may help.
Why Charity Bridge Fund Was Created
Federal funding changes can affect more than budgets. They can disrupt services, delay programs, and create uncertainty for communities that rely on nonprofit support. Charity Bridge Fund was created to help bridge that gap by making it easier for impacted nonprofits to be seen and easier for donors to take action.
Through the platform, nonprofits can share their needs, and donors can find organizations working in areas such as food access, housing, healthcare, education, disaster response, and other essential services.
How the Platform Works
Eligible nonprofits can claim their charity, complete their profile, and create projects that explain their funding gaps and community impact.
Donors can browse causes, search for projects, give locally, support featured nonprofits, or give through The Bridge Fund.
A donor may support a specific project, give to a nonprofit directly, or choose a broader giving option if they want to support urgent needs across multiple organizations.
Donations help nonprofits continue programs, respond to funding gaps, and sustain services for the communities they serve.
How Charity Bridge Fund Helps Donors
Donors can use Charity Bridge Fund to:
Discover nonprofits affected by funding cuts
Learn what services or programs are at risk
Support specific projects or organizations
Give locally or by cause area
Contribute through broader giving options such as The Bridge Fund
Make giving decisions with clearer information about need and impact
The platform is designed for donors who want to respond to urgent nonprofit needs but may not know where to start.
How Charity Bridge Fund Helps Nonprofits
For nonprofits, Charity Bridge Fund provides a way to explain funding losses, share impact, and connect with donors who care about their mission. Nonprofits can create a public profile, add projects, describe the consequences of lost funding, and help donors understand how support may keep essential services moving forward.
Joining the platform can also help nonprofits gain visibility with donors, funders, family foundations, donor-advised fund holders, and community supporters looking for organizations affected by funding changes.
Fees and Costs
Charity Bridge Fund does not charge platform fees, setup fees, subscription costs, or hidden platform charges. Nonprofits can join the platform, create projects, and engage supporters without Charity Bridge Fund taking a platform fee. Payment-related costs may still apply, including credit card transaction fees and ACH distribution fees.
FAQ
Is Charity Bridge Fund a nonprofit?
Yes. Charity Bridge Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its tax ID number is 94-3331010.
Does Charity Bridge Fund provide bridge loans?
No. Charity Bridge Fund is not a bridge loan provider. The name refers to the platform’s role as a bridge between donors and nonprofits that need support.
Who can use Charity Bridge Fund?
Charity Bridge Fund is designed for donors who want to support nonprofits and for eligible nonprofits that need to share funding gaps, create projects, and connect with supporters.
Can donors choose where their donation goes?
Yes. Donors can choose specific nonprofits or projects to support. They may also choose broader giving options, such as The Bridge Fund, if they want to support urgent needs across multiple organizations.
Is Charity Bridge Fund free for nonprofits to use?
Yes. Charity Bridge Fund does not charge platform fees, setup fees, subscription costs, or hidden platform charges. Payment processing and distribution fees may still apply.
How can a nonprofit get started?
A nonprofit can get started by creating an account, claiming its charity, completing the required profile information, and creating a project that explains its funding need and impact.
Charity Bridge Fund exists to make urgent nonprofit needs easier to find, understand, and support. Whether you are a donor looking for a meaningful way to give or a nonprofit working to sustain essential services, the platform is designed to make connection, transparency, and action easier.