Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Breakpoint Inc
Employer identification number
27-2996285
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
5,644,890
5,644,890
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5,644,890
5,644,890
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
5,644,890
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
5,644,890
5,644,890
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
178,185
178,185
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
-96,493
-96,493
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,726,582
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
166,622
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Breakpoint Inc
Employer identification number
27-2996285
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 1
BREAKPOINT INC. (BP) WAS FOUNDED IN 2010 TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW MOVEMENT. BP INCLUDES ALL THE OPERATIONS AND PROJECTS OF ITS RADIO PROGRAMS, CENTURIONS, THE CHUCK COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW (THE COLSON CENTER), RELATED WEBSITES AND ANY OTHER INITIATIVES UNDERTAKEN BY BREAKPOINT. PRISON FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES (PFM) BEGAN BREAKPOINT AS A WORLDVIEW RADIO PROGRAM IN 1991. IN JULY 2010, BREAKPOINT WAS ESTABLISHED AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION IN VIRGINIA SERVING RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THE OBJECTIVES OF BP ARE 1) PROCLAIMING A JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON ALL ASPECTS OF FAITH AND CULTURE; 2) PROVIDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR A RISING GENERATION OF CHRISTIAN LEADERS; AND 3) BUILDING CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW MOVEMENTS TO IMPACT AND INFLUENCE OUR SOCIETY THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING RADIO AND ONLINE PROGRAMS.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a
Worldview Ministry: The Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview, a program of BreakPoint, Inc. seeks to help current and future leaders examine the truths and relevancy of the Christian worldview to their lives and careers. Towards that end, the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview developed and launched several major unique projects, including a dynamic ethics video (Doing the Right Thing) and a teaching website for Christian leaders. Projects like these introduce participants to the Judeo-Christian ethic, the heart of the western tradition that is increasingly difficult to find in our schools and even many churches today. The Colson Center is committed to offer a place on the internet where those interested in truth-based, Christian worldview can go for community, support, training or simply information.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b
Centurions: The Centurions Program prepares Christians to live out their faith authentically and powerfully in the world and unites them in an ongoing and growing network of worldview movement leaders. As believers apply biblical truth to every aspect of their lives--becoming more like Christ in how they think and act--they will serve as catalysts for redemption in their homes, workplaces, churches, communities and culture. The Centurion Program accepts approximately 100 new applicants per year to participate in this national program. In addition, a regional pilot program has been initiated to train Christian leaders locally under the banner of the Centurions Program.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4c
Other public education: BreakPoint seeks to provide Christians everywhere with the opportunity to hear or view the analysis of current cultural issues from a Christian worldview perspective. Programs include the daily 4 minute radio program, "BreakPoint", the daily one minute program, "the Point", as well as several online podcasts and videocasts such as the "Two Minute Warning" and "Disclosure". BreakPoint has broadcasted insightful, daily commentaries for twenty years, addressing moral issues in a contemporary context. The radio commentaries are now heard on over 1,400 radio outlets with the potential to reach eight million listeners weekly. many of our website users come from hearing topics and offerings on the radio. The BreakPoint and Colson Center websites also feature BreakPoint commentaries as well as feature articles by other established and up-and-comming worldview writers to equip readers with a biblical perspective on a variety of issues and topics.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d - Other Program Services
MISCELLANEOUS OTHER PROGRAMS EXPENSES: $74,598 GRANTS: $50,000
Form 990 Review Process
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
BREAKPOINT'S (BP) BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) APPROVED PRISON FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES' AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE PFM BOD TO REVIEW AND APPROVE BP'S FORM 990. COPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO THE BP BOD.
Conflict of Interest Policy Monitoring & Enforcement
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
BREAKPOINT'S EMPLOYEES SUBMIT CONFLICT OF INTEREST (COI) QUESTIONNAIRES EVERY 18 MONTHS. AFTER INITIAL REVIEW BY THE PFM VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, THE PRESIDENT MAKES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT ACTION IS NECESSARY TO ELIMINATE THE CONFLICT. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT, THE CONFLICTED PERSON WOULD NOT PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS OR APPROVAL OF THE RELATED TRANSACTION. BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS SUBMIT COI STATEMENTS ON A YEARLY BASIS.
Process for Determining Compensation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a and 15b
SALARIES FOR EMPLOYEES ARE SET AND REGULARLY REVIEWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SALARY ADMINISTRATION POLICIES OF PRISON FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES, WHICH INCLUDE PERIODIC REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION BY THE BOARD. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL RECEIVE COMPARABILITY DATA ANNUALLY. SUBSTANTIATION OF DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE KEPT IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS.
How Documents are Made Available to the Public
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
BREAKPOINT, INC MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
Reconciliation of Net Assets
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
BREAKPOINT'S CHANGE IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES IS DUE TO the reclassification of $97,092 in fundraising event expenses.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.