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Nonprofit · EIN 84-4841200

VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH INC

Also known as VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH

Tax-exempt · APACHE JCT, AZ 85120

Financials

$34K$23K2023$74K$58K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$73,570$58,235$15,335$28,288$0$28,288
December 31, 2023990-EZ$34,106$22,907$11,199$12,522$0$12,522
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$73,570
of which government grants
$4,999
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$3,978
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$16,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$16,850
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$2,056
Program services (functional)
$31,228
Management and general (functional)
$23,359
Fundraising (functional)
$3,648

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,953
Total assets, end of year
$28,288
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$28,288
Net assets without donor restrictions
$28,288
Gross receipts
$73,570
Employees
1
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
AZ

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
Chris HowardFounder, CEO
Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee, Former
17$16,000
Philip MarcumChair
Officer
5$0
Kyle ZypfCo Chair
Officer
5$0
Matt BlankTreasure
Officer
5$0
David Verse LuisSecretary
Officer
5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chris HowardFounder, CEO, Chair of board5$0
Philip MarcumChair5$0
Kyle ZypfTreasure5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4951 N APACHE DR, APACHE JCT, AZ 85120-9418
In care of
% CHRIS HOWARD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Christopher Howard, 4951 N Apache Dr, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Signed the 990
Chris Howard, Founder/CEO
Phone
(480) 382-3858

Mission

Veterans Breakthrough is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers veterans through personal growth, peer support, and purpose-driven programs. We help veterans transition to civilian life using modalities like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, personal development coaching, and healing retreats. Our mission is to support veterans in growing from the inside out so they can live with purpose-on purpose. We provide scholarships, mentorship, and community events that promote healing, discipline, and resilience.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Jiu Jitsu Scholarship Program Purpose Achievement: Provided scholarships to veterans to begin training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, fostering discipline, mental health support, and community engagement. Each recipient received mentorship throughout the scholarship period to support personal growth and reintegration into civilian life.
    Expenses $15,204 · grants $2,911 · revenue $63,890
  • Purpose Achievement: Hosted multi-day retreats and public community events to promote veteran healing, connection, and growth. Activities included workshops, physical training, and group sessions aimed at building trust, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
    Expenses $16,024 · grants $4,999 · revenue $1,764
  • Personal Development Coaching & Peer Support Purpose Achievement: Delivered structured one-on-one coaching and peer support to veterans focused on mindset, goal-setting, and emotional healing. These sessions helped veterans improve self-awareness, reduce stress, and develop tools for thriving post-service.0

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-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
84-4841200
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$28,288
Income (IRS master file)
$73,570

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$73,570$58,235$28,288IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$34,106$22,907$12,522XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS

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 84-4841200).

Questions about VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH INC

What is the EIN of VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH INC is 84-4841200.
Is VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH 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 VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH 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 VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Christopher Howard.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $16,000 (Chris Howard, Founder, CEO).
How much revenue does VETERANS BREAKTHROUGH INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $73,570, expenses of $58,235 and total assets of $28,288 at year end.

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