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Breakthrough Living Program Inc

EIN 48-1000418 · Topeka, KS

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS TO FUNCTION MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR SOCIAL, LIVING, AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTS AND TO SECURE DECENT, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS IN SHAWNEE COUNTY.

Income
$175,191
Spending
$106,924
Reserves
33.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $106,925 spent. PROGRAM: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAININGEXPENSES: $106,925BREAKTHROUGH LIVING PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND STRUCTURED LIVING ENVIRONMENTS FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED HOUSING, CASE-MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, PEER MENTORING, AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS TRAINING TO APPROXIMATELY 4050 RESIDENTS, DEPENDING ON MONTHLY OCCUPANCY.SERVICES INCLUDED CRISIS-RESOLUTION SUPPORT, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, MEDICATION-MONITORING COORDINATION, MEAL PREPARATION TRAINING, AND ON-SITE STAFF SUPERVISION TO HELP RESIDENTS IMPROVE INDEPENDENCE AND OVERALL STABILITY.PROGRAM OUTCOMES IN 2024 INCLUDED: 92% OF RESIDENTS MAINTAINED STABLE HOUSING 65% SUCCESSFULLY PARTICIPATED IN EMPLOYMENT-READINESS ACTIVITIES 78% ACHIEVED PROGRESS ON INDIVIDUALIZED INDEPENDENCE GOALS THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OVER 12,000 DAYS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ACROSS THE YEARTHE PROGRAM'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO HELP CLIENTS TRANSITION TOWARD LONG-TERM INDEPENDENT LIVING WHILE ENSURING SAFETY, STRUCTURE, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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