BREAKTHROUGH URBAN MINISTRIES INC

EIN: 363810926 501(c)(3)

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$19,132,325
Total Expenses
$13,968,539
Total Assets
$17,646,993
Net Assets
$12,449,581
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
YOLANDA FIELDS
Phone
7737721144
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BREAKTHROUGH URBAN MINISTRIES INC, founded in 1992, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $19.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $5.2M, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

BREAKTHROUGH IS A FAITH-BASED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH PEOPLE TO BUILD CONNECTIONS, DEVELOP SKILLS, AND OPEN DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WITH A HYPERLOCAL FOCUS IN GARFIELD PARK, BREAKTHROUGH PROVIDES A MYRIAD OF SERVICES FOCUSED ON A PROFOUNDLY SIMPLE FORMULA: PEOPLE FIRST. BREAKTHROUGH ENVISIONS A SAFE, STABLE, ENGAGED GARFIELD PARK WHERE SUCCESS IS THE NORM AND EVERYONE THRIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,372,764 Revenue: $80,879

HOUSING, WELLNESS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BREAKTHROUGH BELIEVES IN A THRIVING GARFIELD PARK AND PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON HOUSING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THESE...

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HOUSING, WELLNESS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BREAKTHROUGH BELIEVES IN A THRIVING GARFIELD PARK AND PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON HOUSING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE: - HOUSING SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS INCLUDES EMERGENCY DROP-IN SPACES THAT MEET CRITICAL BASIC NEEDS, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE WRAPAROUND SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT. - A CHOICE MODEL FOOD PANTRY THAT FUNCTIONS LIKE A FREE GROCERY STORE AND ALSO CONNECTS PEOPLE TO COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE AND FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THIS INCLUDES ON-SITE THERAPY, MEDICAL CARE, AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT OPTIONS. - A SPECTRUM OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, JOB PLACEMENT, JOB RETENTION SUPPORT, INCOME SUPPORT, FINANCIAL COACHING, AND HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION AND PATHWAYS.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,880,064

VIOLENCE PREVENTION BREAKTHROUGH PROVIDES AN INTEGRATED VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM IN EAST GARFIELD PARK. DIRECT INTERVENTIONS INCLUDE STREET-LEVEL RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SERVICES...

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VIOLENCE PREVENTION BREAKTHROUGH PROVIDES AN INTEGRATED VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM IN EAST GARFIELD PARK. DIRECT INTERVENTIONS INCLUDE STREET-LEVEL RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS RE-ENTERING THE COMMUNITY, AND PUBLIC EVENTS THAT PROMOTE ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,811,534 Revenue: $100,059

EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BREAKTHROUGH SEEKS TO SEE EAST GARFIELD PARK BECOME A PLACE WHERE SUCCESS BECOMES THE NORM AND FAMILIES PROSPER. BREAKTHROUGH'S CORE EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT...

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EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BREAKTHROUGH SEEKS TO SEE EAST GARFIELD PARK BECOME A PLACE WHERE SUCCESS BECOMES THE NORM AND FAMILIES PROSPER. BREAKTHROUGH'S CORE EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, HIGH SCHOOL AND POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS, AND A VARIETY OF HIGH-QUALITY ART, TECHNOLOGY, AND SPORTS CLUBS THAT FOCUS ON SKILL-BUILDING AND CAREER EXPLORATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $18,824,671
Program Service Revenue $183,272
Investment Income $175,579
Other Revenue $-51,197
TOTAL REVENUE $19,132,325

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,151,888
Salaries & Benefits $8,598,866
Fundraising Expenses $913,224
Program Expenses $12,488,294
Other Expenses $2,217,785
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,968,539

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $19,132,325 $15,422,550 +0.2%
Expenses $13,968,539 $13,996,496 0.0%
Net Income $5,163,786 $1,426,054 +2.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
185
Volunteers
3000

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$313,706
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
YOLANDA FIELDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$131,685 $36,303 $167,988
JOHN SMITH CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$113,969 $31,749 $145,718
DIANE RAND PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DERRECK ROBINSON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEJANDRA BELMONTE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY HAAS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN WOLFSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM ANLIKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRENCE TRUAX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON RICHMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICE CHAUNCEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RALPH LAYDEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY GRIGLIONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTOPHER KEYS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSTY BLAND DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEB STEINER DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AFUA OWUSU DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $19,132,325 $13,968,539 $17,646,993 $5,163,786
2024 $15,422,550 $13,996,496 $11,965,669 $1,426,054
2023 $15,825,862 $13,741,022 $11,403,195 $2,084,840
2022 $12,933,979 $12,839,467 $9,536,563 $94,512
2021 $13,579,445 $11,578,247 $9,678,969 $2,001,198
2020 $9,943,526 $9,650,796 $20,103,839 $292,730
2019 $7,990,393 $8,457,401 $19,463,745 $-467,008
2018 $8,964,934 $7,659,962 $20,129,476 $1,304,972
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