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Breaking Ground Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 36-3860188

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Aug 26, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.BREAKINGGROUND.NET
3501 West FillmoreChicago, IL 60624

(773) 265-1370

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.46x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.62x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

31st percentile

-3.1%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-36%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,387,841

Down $793,146 (-36%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$747,605

Down $32,425 (-4.2%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$640,236

Down $760,721 (-54%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin31st percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,040,224

Down $162,556 (-14%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$1,072,649

Down $45,977 (-4.1%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$32,425

Down $116,579 (-139%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2017: $2,180,987Liabilities 2017: $1,400,957Net Assets 2017: $780,0302017Assets 2018: $1,387,841Liabilities 2018: $640,236Net Assets 2018: $747,6052018Assets 2019: $1,040,024Liabilities 2019: $494,599Net Assets 2019: $545,4252019Assets 2020: $1,165,208Liabilities 2020: $695,176Net Assets 2020: $470,0322020Assets 2021: $1,016,028Liabilities 2021: $528,670Net Assets 2021: $487,3582021Assets 2022: $941,922Liabilities 2022: $622,961Net Assets 2022: $318,9612022Assets 2023: $1,241,411Liabilities 2023: $852,662Net Assets 2023: $388,7492023Assets 2024: $573,048Liabilities 2024: $492,623Net Assets 2024: $80,4252024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$1,387,841
Liabilities$640,236
Net Assets$747,605
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2017: $1,202,780Expenses 2017: $1,118,626Net Income 2017: $84,1542017Revenue 2018: $1,040,224Expenses 2018: $1,072,649Net Income 2018: -$32,4252018Revenue 2019: $1,103,960Expenses 2019: $1,306,140Net Income 2019: -$202,1802019Revenue 2020: $622,316Expenses 2020: $697,709Net Income 2020: -$75,3932020Revenue 2021: $356,155Expenses 2021: $338,829Net Income 2021: $17,3262021Revenue 2022: $853,496Expenses 2022: $1,021,893Net Income 2022: -$168,3972022Revenue 2023: $3,815,807Expenses 2023: $3,746,019Net Income 2023: $69,7882023Revenue 2024: $85,306Expenses 2024: $394,800Net Income 2024: -$309,4942024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,040,224
Expenses$1,072,649
Net Income-$32,425
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Aug 26, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,040,224
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To establish, educate and empower families to gain economic and individual tools that lead to self-sufficiency and personal growth through construction of affordable single family homes and incubating social enterprises and start-up construction companies led by local residents

To establish, educate and empower families to gain economic and individual tools that lead to self-sufficiency and personal growth.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$714,164$660,956▼ $53,208
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$268,324$237,702▼ $30,622
Accounts Receivable$37,464$81,490▲ $44,026
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,610$9,449▼ $2,161
Total Assets$2,180,987$1,387,841▼ $793,146
Other Assets Total$1,149,425$398,244▼ $751,181
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$1,350,205$596,893▼ $753,312
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$36,352$28,943▼ $7,409
Deferred Revenue$14,400$14,400→ $0
Total Liabilities$1,400,957$640,236▼ $760,721
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$651,074$633,013▼ $18,061
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$128,956$114,592▼ $14,364
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$780,030$747,605▼ $32,425
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,180,987$1,387,841▼ $793,146

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$431,969$545,516$977,485
Equipment$161,269$90,280$251,549
Other Land Buildings$67,718$46,575$114,293
Other Assets Org$30,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeff DennisPresident
Valarie RandPresident
Betty SherrodDirector
Ed WristenDirector
Edwin J Perry SrDirector
Gerald ShermanDirector
Erika LobatosSecretary
Carol ShimmelTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$15,205
Program Service Revenue
$985,367
Investment Income
$1,168
Other Revenue
$38,484
All Other Contributions
$15,205
Change in Net Assets
$-32,425

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,040,224
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$60,974
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,101,198
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,040,224
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$664,161
Other Expenses$408,488
Total Fundraising Expense$3,321
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$488,620$90,873$2,912$582,405
Depreciation Depletion$70,315$9,393-$79,708
Insurance$51,685$9,052-$60,737
All Other Expenses$53,185$6,071-$59,256
Payroll Taxes$42,685$6,158$409$49,252
Other Employee Benefits$28,278$4,226-$32,504
Other Expenses$26,561$4,304-$30,865
Occupancy$11,364$6,803-$18,167
Interest$17,670--$17,670
Travel$8,846$1,375-$10,221
Total Functional Expenses$920,292$149,036$3,321$1,072,649

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,133,623
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,072,649
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,072,649
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$60,974
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is prepared by outside cpa firm and reviewed by controller, executive director and audit/finance committee of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Board members and senior staff will annually disclose and promptly update any disclosures previously made to the director of operations on an annual conflict disclosure questionaire form.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The executive director is a volunteer. Any compensation would be reviewed by the independent board of directors and approved as part of the budget process.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Compensation of key employees is established by the executive director in consultation with the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The public is welcome to request copies of governing documents, tax returns, financials and conflict of interest statements.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Breaking Ground Inc
EIN
36-3860188
Phone
7732651370
Address
3501 WEST FILLMORE, CHICAGO, IL 60624

Signing Officer

Name
Jeff Dennis
Title
President
Phone
7732651370
Signed
2019-08-26

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeff Dennis
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
72

Preparer

Firm
Kopczyk Osher & Scott Cpas
Address
4415 HARRISON ST STE 544, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1920
Preparer
Rodney C Scott
Phone
3125270111
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Urban farm, job readiness & preparation training, sober living arrangement”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“Breaking ground, inc. Is a not-for-profit organization that is operating as exempt from income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Breaking ground, inc. Has been classified as an entity that is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) and qualifies for deductible contributions as provided in section 170(b)(1)(a)(vi). There was no unrelated business income nor unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended december 31, 2018 and 2017. Each of the organization's prior three years remains subject to examination by the internal revenue service.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY OUTSIDE CPA FIRM AND REVIEWED BY CONTROLLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR STAFF WILL ANNUALLY DISCLOSE AND PROMPTLY UPDATE ANY DISCLOSURES PREVIOUSLY MADE TO THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS ON AN ANNUAL CONFLICT DISCLOSURE QUESTIONAIRE FORM.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO REQUEST COPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, TAX RETURNS, FINANCIALS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,387,841
Liabilities
$640,236
Net assets
$747,605
Revenue
$1,040,224
Expenses
$1,072,649
Net income
-$32,425
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.57$0.49$0.08$0.09$0.39$0.31
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.85$0.39$3.82$3.75$0.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.62$0.32$0.85$1.02$0.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.53$0.49$0.36$0.34$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.70$0.47$0.62$0.70$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.49$0.55$1.10$1.31$0.20
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.39$0.64$0.75$1.04$1.07$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.18$1.40$0.78$1.20$1.12$0.08