Nonprofit · EIN 54-2139891
BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · AKRON, OH 44312
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $931,954 | $947,146 | -$15,192 | $433,809 | $165,656 | $268,153 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $947,558 | $904,768 | $42,790 | $437,210 | $153,865 | $283,345 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $930,524 | $926,077 | $4,447 | $434,024 | $193,469 | $240,555 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $474,016
- Program service revenue
- $365,094
- Investment income
- $1,576
- Net income from fundraising events
- $91,268
- Other revenue
- $91,268
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $43,988
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $228,600
- Other salaries and wages
- $230,682
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $500,960
- Professional fundraising fees
- $44,152
- Accounting fees
- $5,652
- Travel
- $724
- Depreciation
- $15,855
- Program services (functional)
- $831,753
- Management and general (functional)
- $71,241
- Fundraising (functional)
- $44,152
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $437,210
- Total assets, end of year
- $433,809
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $165,656
- Net assets, end of year
- $268,153
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $264,117
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,522
- Gross receipts
- $946,010
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Shawhan | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $109,350 | $3,179 |
| Tamela Shawhan | Director of Operations- Lydias Home Trustee or director | 40 | $57,100 | $0 |
| Kurt Cox | Volunteer Coordinator Trustee or director | 40 | $49,400 | $0 |
| Charles Baldwin | Business Manager Trustee or director | 40 | $46,021 | $0 |
| Kenneth Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Garmier | Secretary of the Board Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hofer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Cox | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Guthrie | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vickie Mizell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Shawhan | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $102,158 | $3,179 |
| Tamela Shawhan | Director of Operations- Lydias Home Trustee or director | 40 | $54,400 | $0 |
| Kurt Cox | Volunteer Coordinator Trustee or director | 40 | $49,200 | $0 |
| Charles Baldwin | Business Manager Trustee or director | 40 | $44,100 | $0 |
| Kenneth Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Garmier | Secretary of the Board Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Raicevich | Board Chairperson Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Cox | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Shawhan | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $93,500 | $3,179 |
| Tamela Shawhan | Director of Operations- Lydia Trustee or director | 40 | $49,250 | $0 |
| Kurt Cox | Volunteer Coordinator Trustee or director | 40 | $44,100 | $0 |
| Charles Baldwin | Business Manager Trustee or director | 40 | $30,418 | $0 |
| Christine Cox | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Garmier | Secretary of the Board Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Raicevich | Board Chairperson Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1080 HILBISH AVE, AKRON, OH 44312-3010
- In care of
- % DENNIS SHAWHAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dennis Shawhan, 1080 Hilbish Ave, Akron, OH 44312
- Signed the 990
- DENNIS SHAWHAN, Executive Director
- Phone
- (330) 472-1166
- Website
- www.brokenchainsministry.org
- Return prepared by
- Sullivan Hrovat LLC
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.
Program accomplishments
- Counseling services, mentoring, re-entry assistance and community involvement to approximately 6,500 inmates per year.Expenses $831,753 · grants $41,521 · revenue $839,110
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-2139891
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $433,809
- Income (IRS master file)
- $946,010
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective January 15, 2011
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $931,954 | $947,146 | $433,809 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $947,558 | $904,768 | $437,210 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $930,524 | $926,077 | $434,024 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $835,993 | $850,150 | $465,567 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 54-2139891).
Questions about BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY
- What is the EIN of BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY is 54-2139891.
- Is BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective January 15, 2011.
- Are donations to BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY 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 BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dennis Shawhan.
- Who are the officers and directors of BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,350 (Dennis Shawhan, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $931,954, expenses of $947,146 and total assets of $433,809 at year end.
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