2025-04-15T17:53:34-05:00 2024-12-31 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 877 W Main St Ste 800 Boise ID 837025858 990 2024-01-01 811454072 Breaking Chains Academy of Development Inc BREA 2082507959 1703 3rd St North Nampa ID 83687 Luis Granados Executive Director 2085460333 2025-04-15 1 1 Kimberly C Nelson CPA P01887713 2083447150 2025-04-05 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Luis Granados 1703 3rd St North Nampa ID 83687 402716 0 X breakingchainsacademy.com X 2016 ID To provide at-risk youth with the tools and resources to successfully transition into adulthood. 5 4 5 13 0 0 361360 396812 1286 0 3104 4944 400 960 366150 402716 0 0 0 0 189381 263439 0 0 0 93864 106408 283245 369847 82905 32869 358607 391968 6908 7400 351699 384568 X Breaking Chains Academy of Development (BCAD) is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization providing at-risk youth with the tools and resources needed to deter them from criminal and gang activity while helping them successfully transition into adulthood. BCAD pursues these goals by executing three main objectives: Mentoring, Education, and Work Skills Training. 0 0 166082 MENTORING SERVICES - In 2024, our mentoring services provided 1,017 hours of dedicated mentoring activities, offering critical guidance and support to youth navigating the challenges of adolescence. Each quarter, an average of 113 youth actively participated in our structured mentoring sessions, benefiting from a combination of one-on-one and group mentorship.Our program's objective is to empower youth with positive role models, emotional support, and skill-building opportunities that foster resilience and personal growth. (Continued on Schedule O)In the short term, we aim to create a safe and engaging space where youth can build trust with mentors while participating in recreational and educational activities. Our long-term goal is to equip youth with the confidence, life skills, and support systems necessary to transition successfully into adulthood, reducing risk factors such as delinquency and disengagement from education.To enrich the mentoring experience, our facility offers diverse recreational and learning opportunities, including billiards, a podcast room, ping pong, and game consoles. Additionally, we organize offsite field trips to downtown Boise, theaters, arcades, and local attractions, broadening perspectives and providing new experiences for youth, particularly those from low-income or broken homes.The success of our mentoring services is made possible through the generosity of our local partners, whose contributions have directly expanded opportunities for our students. Their support continues to transform lives by opening doors to experiences that inspire hope, ambition, and personal growth. 155461 EDUCATION - In 2024, BCAD dedicated 794.5 hours to education services, providing at-risk youth with an alternative pathway to high school completion through our GED/HSE curriculum. With one-on-one tutoring and personalized study plans, students progressed at their own pace in a safe and supportive learning environment. This year marked a historic achievement, as 60 students successfully earned their diplomas, the highest number of graduates since BCAD's founding in 2016.(Continued on Schedule O)To equip youth with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to obtain their GED/HSE, removing financial and educational barriers that often hinder success. BCAD ensures that all school supplies, study materials, exam fees, and diploma costs are fully covered through grants and donations, allowing students to focus solely on their education.To empower students beyond graduation by fostering a direct pathway to higher education and career advancement. Through our partnership with the College of Western Idaho (CWI), graduates are not only recognized at CWI's Commencement Ceremony but also gain access to student advisors and college enrollment opportunities. This collaboration strengthens long-term educational success and creates sustainable career pathways for our youth. BCAD remains committed to providing individualized academic support and mentorship. WORK SKILLS TRAINING - In 2024, BCAD provided work skills training and employment readiness support to at-risk youth through community partnerships with the Idaho Department of Labor and Nampa Housing Authority. These partnerships enabled youth to gain on-the-job training and develop essential skills for long-term career success. Through these efforts, BCAD facilitated job training and workforce preparation for youth, equipping them with real-world experience in various industries. Additionally, BCAD supported youth in fulfilling court-ordered community service and Drug Court Service projects through the Canyon County Juvenile Courts and Probation, helping them meet legal requirements while developing a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. 321543 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 X Luis Granados 2085460333 1703 3rd Street North Nampa ID 83687 Luis Granados Executive Director 40.00 X X 76002 0 6719 Kenton Lee President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Florina Ruvio Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jean Mutchie Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathleen Richardson Treasurer (From 01/24) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 76002 0 6719 0 0 0 0 0 396812 396812 4887 4887 960 0 960 960 960 57 0 57 57 57 402716 0 0 5904 82721 74449 8272 159933 143940 15993 2736 2462 274 18049 16244 1805 15382 4496 10886 1426 1283 143 6190 4089 2101 18568 14118 4450 8009 8002 7 1840 134 1706 1100 1100 1336 1336 Student Activities 28207 25540 2667 Student Education 15340 15340 Auto Expenses 6724 6724 Education Field Trip 2286 2286 369847 321543 48304 0 173124 185454 181707 203721 201 318 5500 3025 3575 2475 358607 391968 6908 7400 6908 7400 X 351699 384568 351699 384568 358607 391968 32869 0 X 0 0 0 X 72824 166167 228108 361360 396812 1225271 72824 166167 228108 361360 396812 1225271 91944 1133327 6 417 3504 5847 9774 1235045 3214 0.91760 0.90240 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 5500 3025 2475 2475 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A copy of the Form 990 is approved by the Board of Directors before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The BCAD conflict of interest policy covers officers, directors or trustees, and key employees, as well as other disqualified persons and is continually monitored. If the Board of Directors determines a conflict exists, any interested member of the Board will be recused from voting on the issue. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Board of Directors reviews and approves the compensation of the Executive Director using comparative data based on an annual survey of local Nonprofits. Records of the deliberation and decision making process are maintained and the process was last completed in 2024. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 All governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request.