Nonprofit · EIN 99-1490419
BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $637,398 | $356,627 | $280,771 | $677,005 | $950 | $676,055 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $623,834 | $133,386 | $490,448 | $490,448 | $0 | $490,448 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $694,597
- Program service revenue
- $48,606
- Investment income
- $1,037
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$106,842
- Other revenue
- -$106,842
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $129,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $91,635
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $247,246
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $315
- Accounting fees
- $11,155
- Program services (functional)
- $170,017
- Management and general (functional)
- $143,702
- Fundraising (functional)
- $42,908
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $490,448
- Total assets, end of year
- $677,005
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $950
- Net assets, end of year
- $676,055
- Publicly traded securities
- $20,515
- Gross receipts
- $853,140
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEROME APARIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $121,634 | $7,365 |
| SCOTT OKI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID AHN | TREASURER (FROM 08/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIGNASHA PATEL | TREASURER (THRU 08/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALLAN OKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY O'REAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY ESTRADA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY LOCKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER TOMOZAWA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEROME APARIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $49,992 | $1,275 |
| SCOTT OKI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIGNASHA PATEL | TREASURER (FROM 06/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY CHO | INTERIM TREASURER (THRU 06/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALLAN OKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY O'REAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY ESTRADA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY LOCKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARKA WAECHTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER TOMOZAWA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10838 MAIN ST STE 200, BELLEVUE, WA 98004-6693
- In care of
- % NANCY CHO
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAVID AHN, 10838 MAIN ST SUITE 200, BELLEVUE, WA 98004
- Signed the 990
- DAVID AHN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (425) 453-2263
- Website
- WWW.BBF.DANCE
- Return prepared by
- CLARK NUBER PS
Mission
THE BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION (BBF) IS FIRMLY COMMITTED TO ITS MISSION OF EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH THE DYNAMIC SPORT OF BREAKING. BY ALLOCATING OUR TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES ACROSS A SPECTRUM OF STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES, WE AIM TO CREATE A ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE THAT NURTURES THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS AND TALENT IN THIS EXPRESSIVE ART FORM. THE COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF OUR PROGRAMS, FROM HOSTING COMPETITIONS LIKE THE MASSIVE BREAK CHALLENGE TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE COACHING DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS, AND ELITE TEAM OPPORTUNITIES, UNDERSCORES OUR DEDICATION TO ACCESSIBILITY AND EXCELLENCE IN BREAKING. WE UNDERSTAND THAT NOT ALL TALENTED INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE MEANS TO PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS, AND IT IS A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR THOSE WHO FACE FINANCIAL BARRIERS. THROUGH THESE ENDEAVORS, BBF STRIVES TO CULTIVATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN EXPLORE, GROW, AND THRIVE IN BREAKING, FOSTERING BOTH THEIR ARTISTIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- OUR GROWTH MINDSET SHOWS BLEND INSPIRING GROWTH-MINDSET TALKS WITH THE DYNAMIC FUN OF INTERACTIVE BREAKING PERFORMANCES. PERFORMED BY THE MEMBERS OF BBF COACHES, THESE 45 - 50 MINUTE SHOWS AIM TO EMPOWER AND INSPIRE, HELP STUDENTS CULTIVATE A MINDSET FOR SUCCESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH. IN 2025, WE PERFORMED 17 GROWTH MINDSET SHOWS AT 16 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS IMPACTING OVER 6500+ STUDENTS.Expenses $14,563
- OUR BREAKING PROGRAMS PROVIDE BREAKING LESSONS TO FOSTER CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND BUILD CHARACTER. FOR BREAKING PROGRAMS, WE OFFER TWO TYPES: 1) IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. FOR IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY, WE PROVIDE BREAKING CLASSES TO EACH GRADE DURING SCHOOL HOURS. IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY CAN BE 1 TO 2 WEEKS LONG. 2) THROUGH OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN BREAKING CLASSES THAT EXTEND LEARNING AND CREATIVITY BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY. OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE TYPICALLY ONCE A WEEK FOR 6 TO 10 WEEKS. WE SUPPORTED 12 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS (15 PROGRAMS TOTAL) WITH OUR BREAKING PROGRAMS IN 2025.Expenses $155,454 · revenue $48,606
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-1490419
- 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)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $677,005
- Income (IRS master file)
- $853,140
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $637,398 | $356,627 | $677,005 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $623,834 | $133,386 | $490,448 | XML |
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 99-1490419).
Questions about BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION is 99-1490419.
- Is BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION 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 BOUNDARIES 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 BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAVID AHN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,634 (JEROME APARIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $637,398, expenses of $356,627 and total assets of $677,005 at year end.
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