THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOPE, HEALING, AND RESTORATION TO SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
COO Median to 75th percentile | $86k $92k |
CEO 25th percentile to median | $66k $70k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BREAKING THE CHAINS equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
Based on 7,888 housing & shelter organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 27%
from 2023
From $68k in 2023 to $86k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Operating Officer pay rose 27% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 3%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 3% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BREAKING THE CHAINS
What does the Chief Operating Officer of BREAKING THE CHAINS earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of BREAKING THE CHAINS received $86,439 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Housing & Shelter organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at BREAKING THE CHAINS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at BREAKING THE CHAINS falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BREAKING THE CHAINS equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
What are BREAKING THE CHAINS's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BREAKING THE CHAINS reported $1.1M in total revenue and $992k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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