Breaking Barriers Mentoring-wisconsin-inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 2015, with $143,903 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$144K
▲ 85.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$121K
Net assets
$1,807
Employees
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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 Barriers Mentoring-wisconsin-inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Barriers Mentoring-wisconsin-inc: 0 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Barriers Mentoring-wisconsin-inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Barriers Mentoring-wisconsin-inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $133K (FY2021) to $144K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
15.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$81K
Total liabilities
$79K
Net assets
$1,807
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143,903▲85.4% | $121,440▼16.2% | $1,807▲15.8% | $81,237▲0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $77,608▼69.0% | $144,867▼7.3% | $1,560▼97.6% | $80,990▼40.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $250,436▲87.7% | $156,238▲24.3% | $65,777▲304% | $137,077▲956% | 990 |
| 2021 | $133,409 | $125,705 | -$32,318 | $12,982 | 990EZ |
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.
4 grants to Breaking Barriers Mentoring-wisconsin-inc totaling $123K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Collaboration grant | 2023 | $35,500 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Backpack giveaway and violence prevention | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Healing mke through yoga, meditation, breathwork | 2022 | $39,500 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2021 | $40,000 |
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Data for Breaking Barriers Mentoring-wisconsin-inc (EIN 35-2489606) 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.