Nonprofit · EIN 77-0106437
BREAK THE BARRIERS INC
Tax-exempt · FRESNO, CA 93720
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,095,327 | $3,034,161 | $61,166 | $5,054,877 | $250,833 | $4,804,044 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,689,174 | $2,755,500 | -$66,326 | $5,059,218 | $316,340 | $4,742,878 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $801,907
- of which government grants
- $101,881
- Program service revenue
- $2,204,431
- Investment income
- $17,845
- Net income from fundraising events
- $80,563
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$9,419
- Other revenue
- $71,144
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $211,496
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,390,881
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,995,175
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $213,091
- Program services (functional)
- $2,564,385
- Management and general (functional)
- $432,459
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,317
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,059,218
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,054,877
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $250,833
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,804,044
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,797,513
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,349,097
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $454,947
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$9,419
- Gross receipts
- $3,313,418
- Employees
- 86
- Volunteers
- 236
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Hergenrader | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $116,581 |
| Deby Hergenrader | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $94,915 |
| Mike Hernandez | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Tom Milne | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Kelly Kruger | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David VonAh | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ray Buchanan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jill Carson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Cerro | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tom Borchardt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fidel Uribe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Mouw | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Hergenrader | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $99,396 |
| Deby Hergenrader | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $91,665 |
| Mike Hernandez | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Tom Milne | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Kelly Kruger | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David VonAh | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ray Buchanan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jill Carson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Cerro | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tom Borchardt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marilyn Shepherd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fidel Uribe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josh Watney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Mouw | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8555 N CEDAR AVE, FRESNO, CA 93720-4832
- Signed the 990
- Jared Hergenrader, Executive Director
- Phone
- (559) 432-6292
- Return prepared by
- Borchardt Corona Faeth & Zakarian
Mission
Break the Barriers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1984, celebrates the achievements of individuals of all abilities, ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds through inclusive programs, outreach, and education. Our mission is to empower local and global communities, fostering optimal creative, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. We strive to enhance quality of life by helping individuals unlock their full potential and overcome physical and mental barriers.Based in our 39,000-square-foot Ability Center, Break the Barriers serves over 3,000 weekly participants, including Buddy students from Valley Schools, refugees, at-risk youth, and a growing number of Military Veterans. Our 23 inclusive programs - supported by donations, grants, and events - are tailored to meet evolving community needs. These programs span performing arts, sports, aquatics, education, health, and fitness, encouraging participants to pursue their dreams. Our alumni include Olympians
Program accomplishments
- Through grants, fundraising events, individual and corporate donations Break the Barriers serves 3,000 people with various abilities weekly in house and hundreds of thousands annually locally and around the world. Break the Barriers is the largest recreation education and aftercare rehabilitation program in the nation for veterans and active duty members outside of the Veterans Administration. Break the Barriers serves underserved youth through recreation, cultural arts, and literacy programs.Expenses $2,564,385
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0106437
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,054,877
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,313,418
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,462,828 | $2,421,988 | $5,527,245 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,591,516 | $2,099,224 | $4,621,633 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 BREAK THE BARRIERS INC
- What is the EIN of BREAK THE BARRIERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAK THE BARRIERS INC is 77-0106437.
- Is BREAK THE BARRIERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to BREAK THE BARRIERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BREAK THE BARRIERS 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 BREAK THE BARRIERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BREAK THE BARRIERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BREAK THE BARRIERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,581 (Jared Hergenrader, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does BREAK THE BARRIERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,095,327, expenses of $3,034,161 and total assets of $5,054,877 at year end.
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