Nonprofit · EIN 41-1856806
BREAKING FREE
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,918,055 | $2,339,953 | -$421,898 | $491,047 | $199,833 | $291,214 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,144,896 | $1,819,478 | $325,418 | $1,251,103 | $546,888 | $704,215 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,890,651
- of which government grants
- $1,627,462
- Program service revenue
- $24,722
- Investment income
- -$57
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$147
- Other revenue
- $2,739
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $409,011
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $276,768
- Other salaries and wages
- $650,458
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,116,962
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,852
- Occupancy
- $457,143
- Travel
- $17,197
- Depreciation
- $13,102
- Program services (functional)
- $1,916,999
- Management and general (functional)
- $348,360
- Fundraising (functional)
- $74,594
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,251,103
- Total assets, end of year
- $491,047
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $199,833
- Net assets, end of year
- $291,214
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $43,164
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $278,609
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,605
- Gross receipts
- $1,918,202
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 36
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Quist | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $137,841 | $6,703 |
| Samantha Jacobson | Finance Director until April 2025 Officer | 40 | $88,805 | $4,542 |
| Carla Reiling | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amelia Beard | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Cessna | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jana Deach | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darnell Baker | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Vallen | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Geoff Seper | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Clark | Finance Director Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Quist | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $122,708 | $8,449 |
| Samantha Jacobson | CFO Officer | 40 | $78,843 | $29,677 |
| Kevin Dotson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Reiling | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amelia Beard | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Cessna | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Haines Holy Eagle | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Eagle | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Grace Child | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Turner | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 770 UNIVERSITY AVE W, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-4805
- In care of
- % VENITA CARTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lori Quist, PO Box 4366, Saint Paul, MN 55104
- Signed the 990
- Lori Quist, Executive Director
- Phone
- (651) 645-6557
- Website
- www.breakingfree.net
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
Empowering survivors of sex trafficking and prostitution to build new lives through safe housing, direct services, healing programs, survivor advocacy, worldwide policy change, and hope.
Program accomplishments
- Housing: As part of our housing improvements Breaking Free implemented a SMART goal format for housing plans. The SMART goals are determined by the client and could be completing a resume, addressing mental health, or working on housing related goals. The advocates offer follow-up and support as needed.Breaking Free successfully transitioned from a master-lease and scattered-site housing model to becoming a fully scattered site housing program. With our client's success and safety in mind we chose not to renew our three master-leased buildings and moved those clients to scattered site apartments to either graduate from our program with a Section 8 voucher or to continue with Breaking Free as a scattered site client.Expenses $1,286,621 · grants $393,491 · revenue $24,722
- Advocacy: Breaking Free expanded access to survivor-centered services this year through the implementation of LIFT, a new virtual support group designed to reduce barriers and increase connection for survivors. LIFT provides participants with a safe, trauma informed space to build community, strengthen coping skills, and access peer support regardless of location, transportation challenges, or safety concerns. By offering this group in a virtual format, Breaking Free has been able to reach survivors who may be unable to participate in in person programming, increasing engagement while responding to evolving survivor needs.This year, Breaking Free also prioritized strengthening our advocacy workforce by investing in expanded training opportunities for our advocates. Staff participated in new, specialized trainings focused on trauma informed care, emerging best practices, and the complex, intersecting needs of survivors. In addition, we broadened our internal training curriculum to ensure advocates are equipped with consistent, high quality tools and knowledge across all programs. These enhancements have increased our organizational capacity, improved service quality, and ensured that survivors receive informed, responsive, and culturally competent support.Expenses $367,653 · grants $8,687
- Outreach: Breaking Free expanded its outreach efforts this year through continued mobile outreach using our outreach bus to engage individuals living in homeless encampments and other high risk environments. This approach has been instrumental in building trust with unsheltered and marginalized individuals while providing immediate access to stabilization support, essential resources, and connections to housing and ongoing services. Through coordinated anti trafficking street outreach across Ramsey County and participation in community tabling events, Breaking Free increased awareness of available services and strengthened connections with individuals most in need.To further enhance outreach impact, Breaking Free established new partnerships with local community businesses including Chuck & Don's, Whole Foods, Kowalski's, and others to provide food, hygiene items, and supplies directly to clients during outreach. These collaborations, alongside ongoing partnerships with community organizations and law enforcement, have strengthened our ability to respond to immediate needs while offering compassionate, survivor centered pathways toward safety, recovery, and long term stability.Expenses $262,725 · grants $6,833
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1856806
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P43)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $491,047
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,918,202
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,918,055 | $2,339,953 | $491,047 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,144,896 | $1,819,478 | $1,251,103 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,773,771 | $1,811,547 | $1,543,194 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,044,536 | $2,221,916 | $849,745 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1856806).
Questions about BREAKING FREE
- What is the EIN of BREAKING FREE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAKING FREE is 41-1856806.
- Is BREAKING FREE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to BREAKING FREE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BREAKING FREE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BREAKING FREE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BREAKING FREE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BREAKING FREE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Lori Quist.
- Who are the officers and directors of BREAKING FREE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,841 (Lori Quist, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BREAKING FREE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,918,055, expenses of $2,339,953 and total assets of $491,047 at year end.
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