Breakdown Stl
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
BreakDown STL develops the next generation of ambassadors for Christ and servant leaders, committed to making disciples, engaging culturally relevant challenges, and transforming communities with the truth and love of Jesus.
- Income
- $393,778
- Spending
- $245,393
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 5.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 94
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 58% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $191,046 spent. Since 2006, BreakDown STL has served more than 190,500 students and adults through programs focused on mental health awareness, character development, and community engagement. To advance its mission, BreakDown STL maintains structured partnerships with schools and community organizations, allowing it to deliver programming directly to youth and families in accessible, trusted settings. In 2025, BreakDown STL trained 33 students through an intensive servant leadership program. Participants are selected through a competitive audition process to join the BreakDown STL Leadership Team, comprised of high school and college-age students. Once selected, team members engage in weekly training that emphasizes character development, leadership skills, mental health education, and other essential life skills, preparing them to serve as positive role models within their communities. Leadership Team members apply their training through active participation in one of two community engagement initiatives: OnStage or OutReach. The OnStage program is a peer-to-peer model in which team members deliver multimedia presentations addressing mental health, addiction, and abuse in schools and community venues, fostering awareness and encouraging help-seeking behaviors. The OutReach program is a service-based initiative through which team members meet tangible needs, build meaningful relationships, and collaborate with local organizations. Through these efforts, participants provide compassionate support to individuals facing hardship and extend care grounded in the organizations faith-based values.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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