Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Akron, Ohio, registered in 2016, with $686,701 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2684 Sanitarium Rd, Akron, OH, 44312 EIN 81-1845197 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$687K
▲ 41.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$476K
Net assets
$2.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating54 mo reserves · +31% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive: 54 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2684 Sanitarium Rd, Akron, OH, 44312
- City
- Akron
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.4M (FY2016) to $687K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $71KNet assets $2.1M
Operating margin
30.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$71K
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $686,701▲41.8% | $475,718▲74.0% | $2,126,320▲11.0% | $2,197,455▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $484,158▲52.2% | $273,391▲115% | $1,915,337▲12.4% | $2,010,439▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $318,141▲38.4% | $127,169▼10.7% | $1,704,570▲12.6% | $1,704,570▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $229,868▲73.2% | $142,363▼12.7% | $1,513,598▲6.1% | $1,513,598▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $132,737▲14.2% | $163,070▲23.4% | $1,426,093▼2.1% | $1,426,093▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $116,253▼44.0% | $132,144▼16.6% | $1,456,426▼1.1% | $1,456,426▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $207,474▲56.0% | $158,527▲59.9% | $1,472,317▲3.4% | $1,472,317▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $133,030▼90.7% | $99,121▲144% | $1,423,370▲2.4% | $1,423,370▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,430,060 | $40,599 | $1,389,461 | $1,389,461 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $211K total
11 grants to Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive totaling $211K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $12,247 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $15,111 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $23,051 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $44,837 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $7,010 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2019 | $6,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $15,400 |
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters | Financial support | 2016 | $72,131 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-1845197, based in Akron, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive's EIN?
- Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-1845197.
- How much revenue does Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive report?
- Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive reported $686,701 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive have?
- CharityIndex grades Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Breaking Barrier - Hope Is Alive (EIN 81-1845197) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.