Broken Chains
We are bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts who have found hope & healing in jesus christ through the process of christ centered recovery, helping others to realize that change …
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We are bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts who have found hope & healing in jesus christ through the process of christ centered recovery, helping others to realize that change is possible.
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Mission
We are bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts who have found hope & healing in jesus christ through the process of christ centered recovery, helping others to realize that change is possible.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Broken Chains has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Broken Chains draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBroken Chains is a registered health nonprofit based in Fayetteville, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 820704084. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $144K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Broken Chains's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 820704084. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Broken Chains has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Broken Chains is located in Fayetteville, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Broken Chains has $144K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Broken Chains is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $144K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Broken Chains. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Broken Chains holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
We are bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts who have found hope & healing in jesus christ through the process of christ centered recovery, helping others to realize that change is possible. Broken Chains is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $144K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Broken Chains are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Broken Chains is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 820704084, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BROKEN CHAINS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Burning Earth, Broken Chains: Why India's Fossil Fuel Dependency Has Become a Climate and Security Crisis - Mahabahu.com
Bar Rescue: “Broken Chains of Command” – Jon Taffer Tackles Leadership Issues in DeBary - IMDb
Bar Rescue Season 10 Episode 10 Broken Chains of Command Airs April 19 2026 on Paramount - IMDb
Broken streak, broken chains — Nebraska basketball fans celebrate historic win - Lincoln Journal Star
Denim Tears Spring Summer 2026 ‘Libertas’ Reclaims the Broken Chains - dscene magazine
Commentary: Broken Chains, Rising Prices: Why Ethiopia must reform retail, wholesale markets to tackle inflation - Addis Standard
MotoGP, Misano J3, KTM in technical crisis: three broken chains and the anger of Pit Beirer - Paddock GP
Broken Chains Cycles offering motorcycle repair - The Taylorsville Times
Broken chains of command: systemic failures In investigating SAS war crimes in Afghanistan - Action on Armed Violence
Independence Day And The Statue Of Liberty Chains Explained - Black America Web
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 22 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about Broken Chains
- What is Broken Chains?
- Broken Chains is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fayetteville, United States. We are bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts who have found hope & healing in jesus christ through the process of christ centered recovery, helping others to realize that change is possible.
- When was Broken Chains founded?
- Broken Chains was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Broken Chains?
- Cordon J Woody serves as Treasurer/COO.
- Where is Broken Chains located?
- Headquartered in Fayetteville, NC, United States.
- What is Broken Chains's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Broken Chains trustworthy?
- Broken Chains has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Broken Chains's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 820704084.
- What is Broken Chains's website?
- http://brokenchainsjc.com