Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry Inc

EIN: 542139891 501(c)(3) Religion

Akron, OH

Total Revenue
$931,954
Total Expenses
$947,146
Total Assets
$433,809
Net Assets
$268,153
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
Dennis Shawhan
Phone
3304721166
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry Inc, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $932K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025.

Mission

To help our clients recover from incarceration and homelessness, while providing programming that will empower individuals to become employed, have a bridge out of poverty, become self sufficient and overcome substance abuse, domestic violence, and sex trafficking.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $474,016
Program Service Revenue $365,094
Investment Income $1,576
Other Revenue $91,268
TOTAL REVENUE $931,954

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $43,988
Salaries & Benefits $500,960
Fundraising Expenses $44,152
Program Expenses $831,753
Other Expenses $358,046
TOTAL EXPENSES $947,146

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $931,954 $947,558 0.0%
Expenses $947,146 $904,768 +0.0%
Net Income $-15,192 $42,790 -1.4%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
19
Volunteers
45

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
1
$112,529
Total Directors
10
$265,050
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Dennis Shawhan Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$109,350 $3,179 $112,529
Tamela Shawhan Director of Operations- Lydias Home 40.00
Director
$57,100 $0 $57,100
Kurt Cox Volunteer Coordinator 40.00
Director
$49,400 $0 $49,400
Charles Baldwin Business Manager 40.00
Director
$46,021 $0 $46,021
Kenneth Anderson Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Garmier Secretary of the Board 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Hofer Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine Cox Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Guthrie Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vickie Mizell Board Member 2.00
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 $931,954 $947,146 $433,809 $-15,192
2024 $947,558 $904,768 $437,210 $42,790
2023 $930,524 $926,077 $434,024 $4,447
2022 $835,993 $850,150 $465,567 $-14,157
2021 $1,011,124 $910,599 $447,360 $100,525
2020 $860,844 $842,878 $353,504 $17,966
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