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Nonprofit · EIN 88-4306805

BREAK FREE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314

Financials

$24K$24K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BREAK FREE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$23,927$23,863$64$64$0$64
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$33,000
Program service revenue
$37,489
Net income from fundraising events
-$50,045
Other revenue
$3,483

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,651
Other expenses
$20,212
Program services (functional)
$50,045

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$64
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$64
Cash, savings and investments
$64
Gross receipts
$73,972

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alexandra NymanExecutive Director20$0
Andrew FairleyTreasurer5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
97 MARGARETTA CT, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314-2318
In care of
% ALEXANDRA NYMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
97 Margaretta Court, Staten Island NY 10314
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Andrew Fairley, 3358 Normandy Park Road, B3, Cajahs Mountain NC 28645
Signed the 990-EZ
Andrew Fairley, Treasurer

Mission

The Break Free Foundation advocates to end the stigma of mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders for those to and through recovery. We provide those who lack the funds to seek behavioral health and free substance use treatment with scholarships through our semi-annual Break Free NYFW runway fundraiser. We offer monthly virtual webinars and peer-led support groups and host meditation classes and movement classes wherever possible.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Secured important partnerships to expand our reach to recovery resources on the West Coast.
  • Spread awareness of the importance of recovery and recovery services to over 800 people.
    grants $37,489
  • Offered a sober alternative to New York Fashion Week Events while simultaneously making New York Fashion Week accessible to lower income and/or new participants in the events.
    Expenses $50,045

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
88-4306805
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Andrew Fairley
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Andrew Fairley
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$23,927$23,863$64XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Alexandra Nyman
December 31, 2022≤ $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 88-4306805).

Questions about BREAK FREE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BREAK FREE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAK FREE FOUNDATION is 88-4306805.
Is BREAK FREE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to BREAK FREE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BREAK FREE FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BREAK FREE FOUNDATION 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 FREE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BREAK FREE FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2025 names Andrew Fairley.
Who are the officers and directors of BREAK FREE FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BREAK FREE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $23,927, expenses of $23,863 and total assets of $64 at year end.

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