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Nonprofit · EIN 93-1851963

BREAKING THE CHAINS INTERNATIONAL

Tax-exempt · HILTON HEAD, SC 29928

Financials

$391K$368K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BREAKING THE CHAINS INTERNATIONAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$391,363$368,051$23,312$5,427$0$5,427
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$391,363
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$91
Program services (functional)
$344,191
Management and general (functional)
$23,860

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$5,427
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$5,427
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,427
Gross receipts
$391,363
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
SC

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
Thomas Seaton NortonPresident
Officer
40$15,325
Lily BluckSecretary
Officer
40$9,578
Jeff PrekopDirector
Trustee or director
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
80 PADDLE BOAT LN APT 723, HILTON HEAD, SC 29928-7334
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
80 Paddle Boat Ln Unit 723, Hilton Head Island SC 29928
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jeff Prekop, 80 PADDLE BOAT LN APT 723, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29928
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Jeffrey Prekop, 80 Paddle Boat Ln Unit 723, Hilton Head Island SC 29928
Signed the 990
Jeff Prekop, Director
Phone
(843) 816-2555

Mission

The entitys mission is to deliver life-saving food veterinary supplies and humanitarian aid to animals and communities in crisis. The entity works across Ukraine and beyond to support stray animals under-resourced shelters and independent rescuers often overlooked and underfunded. Through powerful unfiltered storytelling from the ground they aim to shine a light on realities raise global awareness and rally meaningful support for those who need it most. This is more than rescue - it is a movement of compassion courage and commitment.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Provide aid to animals in need which are located in areas of crisis such as the countries of Ukraine Gaza and Turkey. Forms of aid include but are not limited to food medical and other supplies veterinary care and repairs and maintenance of animal shelters with limited resources of their own. Services are provided to animal shelters zoos homeless and stray animals and many others in need.
    Expenses $211,289
  • Rental costs paid for use of an animal shelter located in Vinnytsia Ukraine
    Expenses $24,000
  • Various other program costs including management expenses travel costs,
    Expenses $108,902

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-N on file

IRS record

EIN
93-1851963
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,427
Income (IRS master file)
$391,363

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$391,363$368,051$5,427IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Jeffrey Prekop
December 31, 2023≤ $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 93-1851963).

Questions about BREAKING THE CHAINS INTERNATIONAL

What is the EIN of BREAKING THE CHAINS INTERNATIONAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAKING THE CHAINS INTERNATIONAL is 93-1851963.
Is BREAKING THE CHAINS INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BREAKING THE CHAINS INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BREAKING THE CHAINS INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL 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 BREAKING THE CHAINS INTERNATIONAL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jeff Prekop.
Who are the officers and directors of BREAKING THE CHAINS INTERNATIONAL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $15,325 (Thomas Seaton Norton, President).
How much revenue does BREAKING THE CHAINS INTERNATIONAL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $391,363, expenses of $368,051 and total assets of $5,427 at year end.

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