Breakthrough Houston

Organization Overview

Breakthrough Houston is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 07/2022, Breakthrough Houston employed 85 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Breakthrough Houston is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 07/2022, Breakthrough Houston generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 07/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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BREAKTHROUGH HOUSTON WORKS WITH HIGHLY MOTIVATED, TRADITIONALLY UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS AND EMPOWERS ASPIRING LEADERS TO BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF EDUCATORS AND ADVOCATES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SEE SCHEDULE O. BREAKTHROUGH HOUSTON'S 2022 SUMMER PROGRAM WAS FULLY IN-PERSON FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2019. TEACHING FELLOWS COMPLETE THE 8.5-WEEK PROGRAM (THE FIRST TWO WEEKS ARE FOR TRAINING, AND THE LAST HALF WEEK IS FOR EVALUATIONS), AND STUDENTS ARE WITH THE PROGRAM FOR 6 WEEKS. STUDENTS ATTENDED THE PROGRAM FIVE DAYS A WEEK FROM 8AM TO 4PM. THE PROGRAM SERVED 170 7TH-9TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM HOUSTON-AREA SCHOOLS. CLASSES WERE OFFERED IN MATH, SCIENCE, LITERATURE, WRITING, AND ELECTIVES. EVERY STUDENT CHOSE ONE ELECTIVE AND ONE ACTIVITY TO DO WHEN NOT IN ACADEMIC CLASSES. STUDENT PROFILE FOR SUMMER 2022: 98% STUDENTS OF COLOR; 88% RECEIVED FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE LUNCH; 77% WERE FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS; 68% DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH IN THE HOME AS THEIR PRIMARY LANGUAGE; 35% LIVE IN SINGLE PARENT HOUSEHOLDS.TEACHING FELLOW PROFILE FROM SUMMER 2022: 78% WERE TEACHERS OF COLOR; 53% WERE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS; 63% HAD DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED.


BTH CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR 9TH-12TH GRADERS. THE YEAR-ROUND COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR BTH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENSURE THEY ARE PREPARED FOR ADMITTANCE INTO COMPETITIVE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. ESTABLISHED IN 2008, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS PSAT/ACT/SAT PREPARATION, MENTORING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS STUDENTS WITH CAREER AND COLLEGE COUNSELING, SUPPORT WITH RESUME-BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS. 100% OF THE CLASS OF 2022 WERE ACCEPTED INTO COLLEGE AND THE CURRENT SENIOR CLASS SET TO GRADUATE IN MAY 2023 IS RECEIVING COUNSELING. FOR THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE SUMMER, PSAT PREP CLASSES WERE OFFERED FOR RISING 10TH AND 11TH GRADERS AND WERE GIVEN VIRTUALLY, IN ADDITION TO A COLLEGE 101 COURSE.


THE SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM (SYP) CONTINUES THE ACADEMIC/SOCIAL PROGRESS THAT THE 7TH AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS BEGIN IN THE SUMMER. STARTING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2021, IN PERSON CLASSES WERE HELD AT 3 CAMPUSES - ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL, ETOILE ACADEMY AND HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL. A NEWLY ADAPTED PBL CURRICULUM WAS INSTITUTED WITH SKILLS IN STEM AND ELA RELATED TO TEKS. ALL 8TH GRADE STUDENTS RECEIVED HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING WITH A BTH STAFF MEMBER. HIGH SCHOOL ADMITTANCES WERE RECORDED AS THEY CAME IN DURING THE SPRING OF 2022, WITH MANY 8TH GRADERS MATRICULATING TO COLLEGE-PREP AND RIGOROUS HIGH SCHOOLS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathy Heinzerling
Executive Director
$116,144
Melinda Guthrie
Development Director
$110,880
Bill Boyce
Chair
$0
Richard Moore
Treasurer
$0
Joyce Kao Soliman
Secretary
$0
Dan Alig
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$240,481
Related organizations$0
Government grants $429,140
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,162,877
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $60,425
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,832,498
Total Program Service Revenue$207,540
Investment income $3,301
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$38,662
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,004,677

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Breakthrough Houston has recieved totaling $101,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Powell Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS: POSTSECONDARY ACCESS, SUCCESS, AND COMPLETION INITIATIVES

$100,000
The Powell Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: DESIGNATED GRANT: GENERAL OPERATING AND SUPPORT

$1,000
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