BREAKING THE BARRIERS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2021

Principal Officer

PAULA MILLER

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BREAKING THE BARRIERS, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 349% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $653K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

TO ASSIST CAMBRIA COUNTY RESIDENTS IN NAVIGATING LIFE COMPLICATED BY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AS WELL AS VARIOUS OTHER SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH THAT CREATE BARRIERS IN THEIR ABILITY TO MAINTAIN POSITIVE AND FULFULLING LIVES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $183,235

COMMUNITY BASED CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - BREAKING THE BARRIERS CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITY IS TO CULTIVATE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN MAINTAINING THEIR CURRENT HOUSING, AVOIDING HOMELESSNESS, OR TRANSITIONING FROM HOMELESSNESS TO A MORE APPROPRIATE STABLE HOUSING. WE AIDE ALL INDIVIDUALS IN WORKING WITH SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH IN A CASE MANAGEMENT SETTING.

Program 2

Expenses: $336,709

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR APPROVED INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM A MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS OR DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION. POPULATION INCLUDES THOSE WITH A CRIMINAL JUSTICE HISTORY AS WELL AS THOSE MOVING FROM A RESTRICTIVE INPATIENT OR RESIDENTIAL SETTING. WE AIDE INDIVIDUALS IN WORKING WITH SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH IN A CASE MANAGEMENT SETTING.

Program 3

Expenses: $521,550

CC MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES IMMEDIATE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EMERGENCY

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $1,694,445

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $6,550

TOTAL REVENUE $1,700,995

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $678,250

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,045,738

Other Expenses $369,330

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,047,580

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,700,995	$379,109	+3.5%
Expenses	$1,047,580	$358,669	+1.9%
Net Income	$653,415	$20,440	+31.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JIM ARDARY	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATALIE KAUFFMAN	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAULA MILLER	CEO	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE MOLNAR	TREASURER	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ABBY PENAK	SOLICITOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED PORADA SR	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA STACHURA	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JP WAINWRIGHT	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,700,995	$1,047,580	$704,761	$653,415
2022	$379,105	$355,032	$39,361	$24,073