Break Away The Alternative Break Connection Inc is located in Decatur, GA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (O54) the organization is classified as: Youth Development - Citizenship, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Break Away The Alternative Break Connection Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Break Away The Alternative Break Connection Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Break Away The Alternative Break Connection Inc generated $270.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $231.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BREAK AWAY'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND ACTIVATE THOUGHTFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH JUSTICE-BASED TRAININGS AND PROGRAMS.WE ENVISION A SOCIETY OF PEOPLE WHO PRIORITIZE JUST AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY THROUGH THEIR VALUES AND ACTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BREAK AWAY OPERATED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS IN 2021:ALTERNATIVE BREAK CITIZENSHIP SCHOOLS (ABCS)THE VIRTUAL ABCS ARE INTENSIVE TRAINING SESSIONS THAT PROVIDE CAMPUS LEADERS, FACULTY/STAFF, AND UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CONNECTIONS THEY NEED TO START OR STRENGTHEN A QUALITY ALTERNATIVE BREAK PROGRAM. DURING FOUR WEEK-LONG VIRTUAL CONFERENCES, WE TRAIN APPROXIMATELY 200 INDIVIDUALS FROM ALMOST AS MANY CAMPUSES AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. STUDENT/STAFF LEADER TRAININGSBREAK AWAY CONDUCTS VIRTUAL TRAININGS TAILORED TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL OR MULTIPLE CAMPUSES. BREAK AWAY WORKS DIRECTLY WITH HOST INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP A TAILORED TRAINING EXPERIENCE THAT WILL GIVE CAMPUS LEADERS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BE EFFECTIVE LEADERS AND FACILITATORS OF LIFELONG ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP. ON AVERAGE, WE CONDUCT 30 TRAININGS ANNUALLY WITH CLOSE TO 1,500 PARTICIPANTS IN TOTAL. STAFF DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT (SDS)THE VIRTUAL SDS IS AN ANNUAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE THAT PROVIDES CAMPUS FACULTY/STAFF AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION STAFF WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CONNECTIONS THEY NEED TO ENHANCE A QUALITY ALTERNATIVE BREAK PROGRAM AND SHARE PROMISING PRACTICES AND RESOURCES. DURING THE TWO-DAY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE, WE TRAIN 20-30 INDIVIDUALS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. MEMBERSHIPBREAK AWAY OFFERS CAMPUSES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - ONLINE RESOURCES, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, CONSULTATION - TO GROW OR SUSTAIN THEIR PROGRAMMING. WE CURRENTLY WORK WITH ALMOST 250 CAMPUSES AND MORE THAN 600 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stacey E Sharer Executive Director | 40 | $35,947 | |
Meg E Evans Executive Director | 40 | $20,000 | |
Aleena Sorathia Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Roberta Patton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Stewart Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amanda Wrinkle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $130,896 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $130,896 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $137,676 |
Investment income | $59 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $270,442 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,008 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,801 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $111,925 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,362 |
Payroll taxes | $13,765 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,520 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,001 |
Advertising and promotion | $819 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $2,827 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,253 |
Travel | $1,512 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,143 |
All other expenses | $340 |
Total functional expenses | $231,246 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $102,803 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,399 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $127,202 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $602 |
Total liabilities | $602 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $126,600 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $127,202 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Break Away The Alternative Break Connection Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Building Community | $10,000 |
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College Preparatory & Leadership Academy Of High Point Jamestown, NC | $15,417,140 | $8,970,663 |
Georgia Center For Civic Engagement Cartersville, GA | $284,163 | $696,352 |
Do The Right Thing Inc Miami, FL | $643,948 | $554,137 |
Break Away The Alternative Break Connection Inc Decatur, GA | $127,202 | $270,442 |
Daughters Of Worth Greenville, NC | $11,378 | $0 |
Grow Your World Carrboro, NC | $72,458 | $0 |
Florida Public Service Association Inc Orange Park, FL | $7,949 | $0 |
Forevers Foundation Inc Orlando, FL | $159,434 | $0 |
Robins House Foundation Inc Miami, FL | $31,254 | $45,000 |
Youth Of Nc Inc Greensboro, NC | $2,491 | $0 |
The Kelly Project Ft Lauderdale, FL | $35,893 | $10,080 |
Gemstones In The Making Inc Ft Myers, FL | $2,099 | $4,000 |