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Breaking Boundaries Foundation

EIN 99-1490419 · Bellevue, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 48% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOUNDATION (BBF) IS FIRMLY COMMITTED TO ITS MISSION OF EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH THE DYNAMIC SPORT OF BREAKING. BY ALLOCATING OUR TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES ACROSS A SPECTRUM OF STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES, WE AIM TO CREATE A ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE THAT NURTURES THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS AND TALENT IN THIS EXPRESSIVE ART FORM. THE COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF OUR PROGRAMS, FROM HOSTING COMPETITIONS LIKE THE MASSIVE BREAK CHALLENGE TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE COACHING DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS, AND ELITE TEAM OPPORTUNITIES, UNDERSCORES OUR DEDICATION TO ACCESSIBILITY AND EXCELLENCE IN BREAKING. WE UNDERSTAND THAT NOT ALL TALENTED INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE MEANS TO PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS, AND IT IS A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR THOSE WHO FACE FINANCIAL BARRIERS. THROUGH THESE ENDEAVORS, BBF STRIVES TO CULTIVATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN EXPLORE, GROW, AND THRIVE IN BREAKING, FOSTERING BOTH THEIR ARTISTIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$637,398
Spending
$356,627
Spent on programs
48%
Reserves
22.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$128,999, executive director

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 65% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    48% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (2)
  1. $14,563 spent. OUR GROWTH MINDSET SHOWS BLEND INSPIRING GROWTH-MINDSET TALKS WITH THE DYNAMIC FUN OF INTERACTIVE BREAKING PERFORMANCES. PERFORMED BY THE MEMBERS OF BBF COACHES, THESE 45 - 50 MINUTE SHOWS AIM TO EMPOWER AND INSPIRE, HELP STUDENTS CULTIVATE A MINDSET FOR SUCCESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH. IN 2025, WE PERFORMED 17 GROWTH MINDSET SHOWS AT 16 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS IMPACTING OVER 6500+ STUDENTS.
  2. $155,454 spent. OUR BREAKING PROGRAMS PROVIDE BREAKING LESSONS TO FOSTER CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND BUILD CHARACTER. FOR BREAKING PROGRAMS, WE OFFER TWO TYPES: 1) IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. FOR IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY, WE PROVIDE BREAKING CLASSES TO EACH GRADE DURING SCHOOL HOURS. IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY CAN BE 1 TO 2 WEEKS LONG. 2) THROUGH OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN BREAKING CLASSES THAT EXTEND LEARNING AND CREATIVITY BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY. OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE TYPICALLY ONCE A WEEK FOR 6 TO 10 WEEKS. WE SUPPORTED 12 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS (15 PROGRAMS TOTAL) WITH OUR BREAKING PROGRAMS IN 2025.

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

  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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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