BREAK THE BARRIERS INC
EIN 77-0106437 · Human Services (P80Z)
What they do
Break The Barriers, A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Established In 1984, Celebrates The Achievements of Individuals of All Abilities, Ethnicities, Ages, and Socioeconomic Backgrounds Through Inclusive Programs, Outreach, and Education. Our Mission is to Empower Local and Global Communities, Fostering Optimal Physical, Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Development. We Strive to Enhance Quality of Life By Helping Individuals Unlock Their Full Potential and Overcome Physical and Mental Barriers.Based In Our 39,000-square-foot Ability Center, Break The Barriers Serves Over 3,000 Weekly Participants, Including Buddy Students From Valley Schools, Refugees, At-risk Youth, and A Growing Number of Military Veterans. Our 23 Inclusive Programs - Supported By Donations, Grants, and Events - Are Tailored to Meet Evolving Community Needs. These Programs Span Sports, Aquatics, Performing Arts, Education, Health, and Fitness, Encouraging Participants to Pursue Their Dreams. Our Alumni Include Olympians, Special
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Of every $100 spent, about $82.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $66,326 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
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Leadership and board
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JARED HERGENRADEREXECUTIVE DIR.
DEBY HERGENRADERDIRECTOR
DAVID VONAHTREASURER
FIDEL URIBEDIRECTOR
GREG MOUWDIRECTOR
JILL CARSONDIRECTOR
JOSH WATNEYDIRECTOR
KELLY KRUGERSECRETARY
MARILYN SHEPHERDDIRECTOR
MELISSA CERRODIRECTOR
MIKE HERNANDEZPRESIDENT
RAY BUCHANANDIRECTOR
TOM BORCHARDTDIRECTOR
TOM MILNEVICE PRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1987
- Location
- 8555 N CEDAR AVE, FRESNO, CA 93720-4832
- County
- Fresno
- In care of
- Jared Hergenrader
- Primary officer
- Jared Hergenrader, Executive Director
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- BORCHARDT CORONA FAETH & ZAKARIAN
- NTEE classification
- Human Services (P80Z)
- IRS tax category
- Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities