Break the Barriers Inc

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1985

Legal Domicile

Phone

5594326292

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Break the Barriers Inc, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

Break the Barriers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1984, celebrates the achievements of individuals of all abilities, ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds through inclusive programs, outreach, and education. Our mission is to empower local and global communities, fostering optimal physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. We strive to enhance quality of life by helping individuals unlock their full potential and overcome physical and mental barriers.Based in our 39,000-square-foot Ability Center, Break the Barriers serves over 3,000 weekly participants, including Buddy students from Valley Schools, refugees, at-risk youth, and a growing number of Military Veterans. Our 23 inclusive programs - supported by donations, grants, and events - are tailored to meet evolving community needs. These programs span sports, aquatics, performing arts, education, health, and fitness, encouraging participants to pursue their dreams. Our alumni include Olympians, Special

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,264,758

Through grants, fundraising events, individual and corporate donations Break the Barriers serves 3,000 people with various abilities weekly in house and hundreds of thousands annually locally and...

Through grants, fundraising events, individual and corporate donations Break the Barriers serves 3,000 people with various abilities weekly in house and hundreds of thousands annually locally and around the world. Break the Barriers is the largest recreation education and aftercare rehabilitation program in the nation for veterans and active duty members outside of the Veterans Administration. Break the Barriers serves underserved youth through recreation and literacy programs.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $601,016

Program Service Revenue $1,982,900

Investment Income $3,617

Other Revenue $101,641

TOTAL REVENUE $2,689,174

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,817,857

Fundraising Expenses $26,664

Program Expenses $2,264,758

Other Expenses $937,643

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,755,500

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,689,174	$3,462,828	-0.2%
Expenses	$2,755,500	$2,421,988	+0.1%
Net Income	$-66,326	$1,040,840	-1.1%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

232

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

$191,061

Total Directors

$91,665

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jared Hergenrader	Executive Dir.	50.00	Officer	$99,396	$0	$99,396
Deby Hergenrader	Director	40.00	Officer Director	$91,665	$0	$91,665
Mike Hernandez	President	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Milne	Vice President	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kelly Kruger	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David VonAh	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ray Buchanan	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jill Carson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Melissa Cerro	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Borchardt	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marilyn Shepherd	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Fidel Uribe	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Josh Watney	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Greg Mouw	Director	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
2024	$2,689,174	$2,755,500	$5,059,218	$-66,326
2023	$3,462,828	$2,421,988	$5,527,245	$1,040,840
2022	$2,591,516	$2,099,224	$4,621,633	$492,292
2021	$2,627,705	$1,797,479	$3,639,570	$830,226
2020	$1,828,244	$1,467,732	$3,586,758	$360,512
2019	$1,775,266	$1,678,380	$2,642,227	$96,886
2019	$1,775,266	$1,678,380	$2,642,227	$96,886
2018	$1,550,551	$1,714,788	$2,442,590	$-164,237