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The Breathing Room Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Public Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.24M (2023)

Expenses
$1.42M (2023)

Total Assets
$846k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,239,848
Expenses
$1,424,719
Net Income
-$184,871
Net Assets
$846,233
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,216,199
98.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,093
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,556
1.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,083
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $174,470
12.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $846,233
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $846,233
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald (Executive Director) $79,083 $0 $0
Ryan Galvin (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Shaw (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Vincent Hegarty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Cullison (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Phyllis Jablonowski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill News (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sandos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Clifton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diana Eidenshink (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth S Zylstra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Srmila Aithal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Adam Binder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,620,845
Expenses
$1,299,950
Net Income
$320,895
Net Assets
$1,031,104
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,650,667
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $193
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$30,259
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $244
0.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,622
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $167,116
12.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,031,104
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,031,104
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald (Executive Director) $66,622 $0 $0
Ryan Galvin (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Shaw (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Vincent Hegarty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Cullison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Phyllis Jablonowski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Meserole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Adam Pritzker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill News (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aj Juliani (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sandos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Clifton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diana Eidenshink (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth S Zylstra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Srmila Aithal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Adam Binder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,125,979
Expenses
$997,621
Net Income
$128,358
Net Assets
$710,209
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,173,202
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $58
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$47,281
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,263
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $105,736
10.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $710,209
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $710,209
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald (Executive Director) $43,263 $0 $0
Ryan Galvin (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Shaw (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Vincent Hegarty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Cullison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Phyllis Jablonowski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Meserole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Adam Pritzker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill News (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aj Juliani (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sandos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Clifton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diana Eidenshink (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth S Zylstra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Srmila Aithal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Adam Binder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,043,948
Expenses
$813,655
Net Income
$230,293
Net Assets
$581,851
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,081,824
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $63
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$36,705
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,234
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $36,432
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,725
12.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $581,851
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $581,851
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald (Executive Director) $36,432 $0 $0
Ryan Galvin (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Shaw (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Cullison (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Vincent Hegarty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sandos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Phyllis Jablonowski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Meserole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Adam Chen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Stitt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Adam Pritzker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill News (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aj Juliani (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$947,599
Expenses
$910,115
Net Income
$37,484
Net Assets
$351,558
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $844,187
89.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $733
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $96,749
10.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,846
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $31,680
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $72,152
7.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $351,558
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $351,558
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald (Executive Director) $31,680 $0 $0
Ryan Galvin (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Shaw (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Ehret (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Cullison (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Vincent Hegarty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sandos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Phyllis Jablonoswki (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Meserole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Adam Chen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Stitt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$906,943
Expenses
$865,066
Net Income
$41,877
Net Assets
$314,074
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $860,248
94.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $399
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $46,867
5.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,970
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $33,120
3.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,956
8.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $314,074
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $314,074
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald (Executive Director) $33,120 $0 $0
Ryan Galvin (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Shaw (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Ehret (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Cullison (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Vincent Hegarty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sandos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Phyllis Jablonoswki (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$864,672
Expenses
$745,515
Net Income
$119,157
Net Assets
$272,197
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $821,340
95.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $705
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $41,675
4.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,491
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,000
3.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,433
5.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $272,197
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $272,197
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald (Executive Director) $23,000 $0 $0
Ryan Galvin (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Shaw (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Ehret (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Cullison (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Vincent Hegarty (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sandos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Phyllis Jablonoswki (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$737,257
Expenses
$712,897
Net Income
$24,360
Net Assets
$153,040
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $731,369
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $126
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $292
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $358
0.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,000
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,067
9.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,040
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $153,040
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald (Executive Director) $24,000 $0 $0
Steven Doherty (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Ehert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Cullison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Galvin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sandos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Gelb (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kenneth Patrick (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$619,896
Expenses
$634,535
Net Income
-$14,639
Net Assets
$128,680
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $622,278
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $160
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,719
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$3,320
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,000
3.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $66,630
10.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,680
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $128,680
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald (Executive Director) $24,000 $0 $0
Steven Doherty (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Ehert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Cullison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Galvin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$518,381
Expenses
$499,953
Net Income
$18,428
Net Assets
$143,319
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $509,972
98.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $188
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,404
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,121
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,000
3.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,020
3.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,319
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $143,319
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald (Executive Director) $18,000 $0 $0
Steven Doherty (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Feeney (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tyesha Love (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Ehert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Cullison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Weinstein 114 814 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$378,456
Expenses
$410,614
Net Income
-$32,158
Net Assets
$124,891
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $417,613
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $455
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$39,175
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$437
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,000
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,487
3.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $124,891
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $124,891
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald (Executive Director) $18,000 $0 $0
Steven Doherty (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Feeney (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tyesha Love (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Carissimi (Volunteer Coordinator) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Ehert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Cullison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Weinstein (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$335,982
Expenses
$359,521
Net Income
-$23,539
Net Assets
$157,049
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $372,142
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $661
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$36,805
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$16
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $19,500
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,338
2.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,049
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $157,049

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$334,143
Expenses
$293,885
Net Income
$40,258
Net Assets
$180,588
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $346,451
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $442
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$12,739
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$11
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,000
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,970
1.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $180,588
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $180,588

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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