Breaking Chains
- Assets
- $300.5k
- Revenue
- $221.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 11/2007
- Data as of
- 04/2023
- EIN
- 26-0168447
Organization Overview
Breaking Chains is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Breaking Chains is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2023, Breaking Chains generated $221.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $157.3k during the year ending 04/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FIGHT FOR THE FREEDOM OF INNOCENT CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN CAUGHT IN THE CHAINS OF PROSTITUTION, SEX TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL ABUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ABOLITION: BREAKING CHAINS ACTIVELY WORKS TO ELIMINATE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS AND WORKING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE USA. GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, SUCH AS VARIOUS CHILD SERVICES BUREAUS, OFTEN REFER VICTIMS AND CASES OF CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING, OR OTHER CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, TO US. WE HAVE BUILT SEVERAL EXPERIENCED OPERATIONS TEAMS ADEPT AT PERFORMING COVERT INVESTIGATIONS NEEDED FOR AUTHORITIES TO TAKE ACTION. THROUGH OUTREACH, NETWORKING, INTELLIGENCE GATHERING AND TARGETED PRAYER, WE HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN THE RESCUE OF OVER 4,000 VICTIMS SINCE OUR INCEPTION. IN ADDITION, THE MINISTRY COMBATS HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION BY RAISING AWARENESS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AWARENESS EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.AFTERCARE: BREAKING CHAINS WORKS TO BRING HEALING, DELIVERANCE, AND RESTORATION TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING. FOR THIS PURPOSE, WE HAVE DEVELOPED A SPECIALIZED AFTERCARE PROGRAM WITH A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT INCLUDES BIBLE STUDY, DISCIPLESHIP, LIFE SKILLS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. THE PROGRAM, WHEN IMPLEMENTED IN CENTRAL AMERICA, DEMONSTRATED A 72% SUCCESS RATE, BRINGING TRANSFORMATION TO ENTIRE FAMILIES TORN APART BY SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. THIS PAST YEAR, WE INAUGURATED A USA RESCUE AND RESTORATION CENTER TO FURTHER EXPAND OUR IMPACT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven T Cass President | OfficerTrustee | 70 | $31,079 |
Jill W Folsom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Daniel Thompson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandra Traver Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $227,418 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $61,157 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $227,418 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $27 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,521 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $221,924 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,079 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,378 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $377 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $325 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,403 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $655 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,435 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,549 |
| Interest | $1,104 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,174 |
| Insurance | $2,241 |
| All other expenses | $9,949 |
| Total functional expenses | $157,306 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,665 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $84 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $263,780 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $300,529 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,725 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $26,227 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $28,952 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $271,577 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $300,529 |