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Breaking Ground Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 36-3860188

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Aug 04, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.BREAKINGGROUND.NET
3501 West Fillmore StreetChicago, IL 60624

(773) 265-1370

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.69x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

45th percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$80,000

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.1% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

32%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

347%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,241,411

Up $299,489 (+32%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$388,749

Up $69,788 (+22%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$852,662

Up $229,701 (+37%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin45th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,815,807

Up $2,962,311 (+347%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$3,746,019

Up $2,724,126 (+267%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$69,788

Up $238,185 (+141%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd 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

2023

Assets$1,241,411
Liabilities$852,662
Net Assets$388,749
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th 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

2023

Revenue$3,815,807
Expenses$3,746,019
Net Income$69,788
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Aug 4, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$3,815,807
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 educate and empower families to gain tools to self-sufficiency and personal growth through construction of affordable homes and incubating new locally led construction companies

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$282,029$651,354▲ $369,325
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$493,234$468,061▼ $25,173
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,045$54,468▲ $45,423
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$122,427$32,341▼ $90,086
Total Assets$941,922$1,241,411▲ $299,489
Other Assets Total$35,187$35,187→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$493,544$493,544→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$200,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$129,417$159,118▲ $29,701
Total Liabilities$622,961$852,662▲ $229,701
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$318,961$388,749▲ $69,788
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$318,961$388,749▲ $69,788
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$941,922$1,241,411▲ $299,489

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$313,066$414,475$727,541
Other Land Buildings$154,995$25,385$180,380
Equipment-$36,541$36,541
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jeff DennisExecutive DirectorFT$80,000$80,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Valarie RandPresident
Betty SherrodDirector
Edwin J Perry SrDirector
Gerald ShermanDirector
Ed WristenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$9,090
Program Service Revenue
$3,804,159
Investment Income
$2,558
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$9,090
Change in Net Assets
$69,788
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,514,548
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$231,471
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$89,942$33,616-$123,558
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$72,000$8,000-$80,000
Other Expenses$37,222$1,433-$38,655
Interest$26,412--$26,412
Depreciation Depletion$22,656$2,518-$25,174
Insurance$22,065$2,451-$24,516
All Other Expenses$19,856$2,072-$21,928
Payroll Taxes$13,210$3,303-$16,513
Other Employee Benefits$9,120$2,280-$11,400
Office Expenses-$7,712-$7,712
Travel$3,424--$3,424
Total Functional Expenses$3,680,881$65,138$0$3,746,019
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
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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

Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm based on breaking ground, inc s quickbook accounts and reviewed by the controller and executive director and finance committee of the board of directors.”

PART VI, SECTION B, 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.”

PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A

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

Part VI, Section C, 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 STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60624

Signing Officer

Name
Jeffrey Dennis
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7732651370
Signed
2024-08-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Valarie Rand
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
3
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Sp Tax and Accounting Service
Address
121 NATIONAL CT, SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
Preparer
Scott B Phillips
Phone
7083634560
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

PART IX, LINE 24E

“Debris removal, phone, taxes and licenses, vacant lot maintenance, internet, repairs and maintenance”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,241,411
Liabilities
$852,662
Net assets
$388,749
Revenue
$3,815,807
Expenses
$3,746,019
Net income
$69,788
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