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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3652611

BREAKING THE BARRIERS

Tax-exempt · JOHNSTOWN, PA 15905

Financials

$1.7M$1M2023$1.6M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BREAKING THE BARRIERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,604,119$1,355,075$249,044$942,754$3,350$939,404
December 31, 2023990$1,700,995$1,047,580$653,415$704,761$14,401$690,360
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,604,119
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$960,894
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,067,169
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$18,715
Accounting fees
$12,252
Occupancy
$73,185
Travel
$23,512
Depreciation
$8,626
Program services (functional)
$1,246,298
Management and general (functional)
$108,777

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$704,761
Total assets, end of year
$942,754
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,350
Net assets, end of year
$939,404
Land, buildings and equipment
$388,434
Net assets without donor restrictions
$939,404
Gross receipts
$1,604,119
Employees
30
Year formed
2021

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAULA MILLERCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$98,000
JIM ARDARYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
NATALIE KAUFFMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
NICOLE MOLNARTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ABBY PENAKSOLICITOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ED PORADA SRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
AMANDA STACHURASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JP WAINWRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JIM ARDARYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
NATALIE KAUFFMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
PAULA MILLERCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
NICOLE MOLNARTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ABBY PENAKSOLICITOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ED PORADA SRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
AMANDA STACHURASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JP WAINWRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
C/O PAULA MILLER 736 COON RIDGE ROA, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15905-0000
In care of
% PAULA MILLER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PAULA MILLER
Signed the 990
NICOLE MOLNAR, TREASURER
Phone
(814) 262-8835
Return prepared by
BARNES SALY & COMPANY PC

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

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $391,460 · revenue $388,135
  • 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.
    Expenses $768,693 · revenue $234,231
  • CC MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES IMMEDIATE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EMERGENCY
    Expenses $184,145 · revenue $420,052
  • 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 AN FULFULLING LIVES.
    Expenses -$98,000 · revenue $561,701

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-3652611
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$942,754
Income (IRS master file)
$1,604,119

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,604,119$1,355,075$942,754IRS
990December 2023$1,700,995$1,047,580$704,761XML
990December 2022$379,105$355,032$39,361IRS
990-EZDecember 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 86-3652611).

Questions about BREAKING THE BARRIERS

What is the EIN of BREAKING THE BARRIERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAKING THE BARRIERS is 86-3652611.
Is BREAKING THE BARRIERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to BREAKING THE BARRIERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BREAKING THE BARRIERS 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 THE BARRIERS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BREAKING THE BARRIERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BREAKING THE BARRIERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PAULA MILLER.
Who are the officers and directors of BREAKING THE BARRIERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,000 (PAULA MILLER, CEO).
How much revenue does BREAKING THE BARRIERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,604,119, expenses of $1,355,075 and total assets of $942,754 at year end.

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