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Nonprofit · EIN 46-5584476

BREAKING THE CHAINS 23

Tax-exempt · FRESNO, CA 93727

Financials

$1.1M$1.2M2023$1.1M$992K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BREAKING THE CHAINS 23 by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,086,790$992,031$94,759$346,070$80,950$265,120
December 31, 2023990$1,056,530$1,207,728-$151,198$229,764$59,403$170,361
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$869,496
of which government grants
$636,583
Program service revenue
$1,833
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$215,461
Other revenue
$215,461

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$152,103
Other salaries and wages
$314,717
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$690,770
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$66,603
Travel
$22,264
Depreciation
$21,271
Program services (functional)
$892,948
Management and general (functional)
$99,083

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$229,764
Total assets, end of year
$346,070
Total liabilities, end of year
$80,950
Net assets, end of year
$265,120
Land, buildings and equipment
$126,439
Net assets without donor restrictions
$265,120
Gross receipts
$1,142,379
Employees
18
Volunteers
37
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
CA

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tiffany ApodacaCOO
Trustee or director
40$86,439
Debra RushCEO
Trustee or director
40$65,664
Gordon Webster JrBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Isaiah BernalTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Sue CastroBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Marcie AndradeBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
DON ESKESPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Mark SalazarBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
NICK YOVINOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
Debbie YoungBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
MIIKO ANDERSONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tiffany ApodacaCOO
Trustee or director
40$68,012
Debra RushCEO
Trustee or director
40$67,674
Gordon Webster JrBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Isaiah BernalTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Sue CastroBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Marcie AndradeBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
DON ESKESPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Mark SalazarBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
NICK YOVINOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
SANDRA CARNAHANSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Debbie YoungBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
MIIKO ANDERSONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5402 E NORWICH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-7150
Signed the 990
Isaiah Bernal, Treasurer
Phone
(559) 321-4312
Return prepared by
BAERG & ASSOCIATES LLP

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOPE, HEALING, AND RESTORATION TO SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SERVE VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS IN THE LOCAL AREA AND THE NEED TO HELP RECOVERING VICTIMS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT IN THE FRESNO COMMUNITY TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. VICTIMS ARE PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: ADDICTION TREATMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, LONG-TERM HOUSING, LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, LEGAL ADVOCACY, SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, SURVIVOR LEADERSHIP, THERAPY FOR RESIDENTIAL PARTICIPANTS, EDUCATION AND JOB SUPPORT, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. BREAKING THE CHAINS SERVES AN AVERAGE OF 75 SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILY'S EVERY DAY.
    Expenses $892,948

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-5584476
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$346,070
Income (IRS master file)
$1,142,379

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,086,790$992,031$346,070XML
990December 2023$1,056,530$1,207,728$229,764XML
990December 2022$911,059$1,030,501$337,000IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about BREAKING THE CHAINS 23

What is the EIN of BREAKING THE CHAINS 23?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAKING THE CHAINS 23 is 46-5584476.
Is BREAKING THE CHAINS 23 tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to BREAKING THE CHAINS 23 tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BREAKING THE CHAINS 23 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 THE CHAINS 23 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 THE CHAINS 23 last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of BREAKING THE CHAINS 23?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,439 (Tiffany Apodaca, COO).
How much revenue does BREAKING THE CHAINS 23 have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,086,790, expenses of $992,031 and total assets of $346,070 at year end.

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