Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry
Only null% goes to programs
Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Akron, Ohio, registered in 2011, with $931,954 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1080 Hilbish Ave, Akron, OH, 44312 EIN 54-2139891 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2025)
$932K
▼ 1.6% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2025)
$947K
Net assets
$268K
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 Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry— 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 rating3 mo reserves · -2% 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 Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry: 3 mo reserves · -2% 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 Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry— 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 Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1080 Hilbish Ave, Akron, OH, 44312
- City
- Akron
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Christian Churches & Ministries
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $331K (FY2013) to $932K (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $166KNet assets $268K
Operating margin
-1.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$434K
Total liabilities
$166K
Net assets
$268K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $931,954▼1.6% | $947,146▲4.7% | $268,153▼5.4% | $433,809▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2024 | $947,558▲1.8% | $904,768▼2.3% | $283,345▲17.8% | $437,210▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $930,524▲11.3% | $926,077▲8.9% | $240,555▲1.9% | $434,024▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $835,993▼17.3% | $850,150▼6.6% | $236,108▼5.7% | $465,567▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,011,124▲17.5% | $910,599▲8.0% | $250,265▲67.1% | $447,360▲26.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $860,844▲189% | $842,878▲260% | $149,740▲1.1% | $353,504▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $298,105▲35.3% | $234,147▼5.1% | $148,063▲76.0% | $285,701▲181% | 990 |
| 2016 | $220,254▼11.6% | $246,685▲24.0% | $84,105▼23.9% | $101,740▼16.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $249,112▲28.5% | $198,870▲18.5% | $110,536▲83.3% | $121,611▲56.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $193,933▼41.4% | $167,844▼49.3% | $60,294▲76.3% | $77,497▲71.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $331,033 | $331,255▲25.7% | $34,205▼0.6% | $45,281▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $263,597▲47.3% | $34,427▲300% | $34,954▲234% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $178,927 | $8,606 | $10,480 | 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 · $277K total
15 grants to Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry totaling $277K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-2139891, based in Akron, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry's EIN?
- Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-2139891.
- How much revenue does Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry report?
- Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry reported $931,954 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry have?
- CharityIndex grades Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry (EIN 54-2139891) 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.