EIN 54-2139891

Broken Chains Jail and Prison Ministry

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
City
State
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry reaches out to both currently incarcerated individuals and those in various stages of re-entry. The organization collaborates with community stakeholders and service providers to help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully transition from incarceration to community, reducing recidivism and increasing public safety for the entire community. They offer counseling services, mentoring, re-entry assistance, and community involvement to approximately 18,000 inmates per year.
Total revenues
$947,558
2024
Total expenses
$904,768
2024
Total assets
$437,210
2024
Num. employees
19
2024

Program areas at Broken Chains Jail and Prison Ministry

Counseling services, mentoring, re-entry assistance and community involvement to approximately 18,000 inmates per year.

Who funds Broken Chains Jail and Prison Ministry

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Akron Community FoundationTo Support the 2023 Blossom Music Festival$39,000
In His Steps FoundationGeneral Support$28,605
American Endowment FoundationReligion$20,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Broken Chains Jail and Prison Ministry

NameTitleCompensation
Dennis ShawhanExecutive Director$93,500
Tamela ShawhanChaplain , Director of Operations , Lydia's Home$49,250
Charles BaldwinBusiness Manager$30,418

Financials for Broken Chains Jail and Prison Ministry

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$518,705
Program services$340,968
Investment income and dividends$1,286
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$86,599
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$947,558

Form 990s for Broken Chains Jail and Prison Ministry

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-122025-03-11990View PDF
2023-122024-03-25990View PDF
2022-122023-05-08990View PDF
2021-122022-03-04990View PDF
2020-122021-11-30990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Broken Chains Jail and Prison Ministry

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Oklahoma Jail and Prison MinistriesOklahoma City, OK$286,117
Christ's Hope and Reconciliation MinistryHouston, TX$1,148,899
Freedom In Jesus MinistriesLevelland, TX$354,631
Redemption Road MinistriesFargo, ND$282,329
Gospel Express Evangelistic Team MinistryLynn, NC$2,266,588
Gospel Echoes Team AssociationGoshen, IN$1,442,330
New Person MinistriesReading, PA$338,915
Chicagoland Prison OutreachSouth Holland, IL$831,851
God Behind BarsHenderson, NV$2,170,719
Straight Ahead MinistriesWorcester, MA$3,070,161
Data update history
January 15, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $28,605 from In His Steps Foundation
November 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from American Endowment Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $12,500 from The Welty Family Foundation
May 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
Human servicesReligionCrime and lawRehabilitation for ex-offenders
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1080 Hilbish Ave
Akron, OH 44312
Metro area
Akron, OH
Website URL
brokenchainsministry.org/ 
Phone
(330) 472-1166
IRS details
EIN
54-2139891
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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