Nonprofit · EIN 35-2489606
BREAKING BARRIERS MENTORING-WISCONSIN-INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53224
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $143,903 | $121,440 | $22,463 | $81,237 | $79,430 | $1,807 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $77,608 | $144,867 | -$67,259 | $80,990 | $79,430 | $1,560 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $147,903
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,000
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $45,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $45,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $63,649
- Occupancy
- $12,728
- Printing, publications and postage
- $63
- Program services (functional)
- $35,185
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $80,990
- Total assets, end of year
- $81,237
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $79,430
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,807
- Cash, savings and investments
- $5,722
- Land and buildings
- $75,515
- Gross receipts
- $147,903
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caliph Muab EL | Exxecutive Directore | 40 | $45,000 |
| Jazz Evans | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Beatriz Cuna | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Howland | President of Board | 2 | $0 |
| Shondray Andraski | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| William Harrel | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Evans | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Beatriz Cuna | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Howland | President of Board | 4 | $0 |
| Shondray Andraski | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8634 W BROWN DEER RD, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224-2154
- In care of
- % BREAKING BARRIERS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- PO Box 259173, Madison WI 53725
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Eric Howland, 3608 Gregory St, Madison WI 53711
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Eric Howland, Board President
- Phone
- (608) 616-5774
Mission
Breaking Barriers is a local non profit based in Milwaukee serving the population of youth, young adults, and adults who have been systemically and directly impacted by incarceration. We combine community leaders and organizers who want to work to provide services on a micro and macro level for individuals and communities who are facing societal barriers to success.
Program accomplishments
- Breaking Barriers works with people and families who are impacted by incarceration. We provide peer support and resource navigation. We also spent money on rehabilitating our donated house. Our major income was with a City of Milwaukee to teach children anti-vioence strategies.Expenses $35,185 · grants $147,903
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-2489606
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $81,237
- Income (IRS master file)
- $147,903
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $143,903 | $121,440 | $81,237 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $77,608 | $144,867 | $80,990 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $250,436 | $156,238 | $137,077 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Eric Howland | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-2489606).
Questions about BREAKING BARRIERS MENTORING-WISCONSIN-INC
- What is the EIN of BREAKING BARRIERS MENTORING-WISCONSIN-INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAKING BARRIERS MENTORING-WISCONSIN-INC is 35-2489606.
- Is BREAKING BARRIERS MENTORING-WISCONSIN-INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to BREAKING BARRIERS MENTORING-WISCONSIN-INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BREAKING BARRIERS MENTORING-WISCONSIN-INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BREAKING BARRIERS MENTORING-WISCONSIN-INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BREAKING BARRIERS MENTORING-WISCONSIN-INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BREAKING BARRIERS MENTORING-WISCONSIN-INC?
- The 990-N for 2019 names Eric Howland.
- Who are the officers and directors of BREAKING BARRIERS MENTORING-WISCONSIN-INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,000 (Caliph Muab EL, Exxecutive Directore).
- How much revenue does BREAKING BARRIERS MENTORING-WISCONSIN-INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $143,903, expenses of $121,440 and total assets of $81,237 at year end.
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