Breakthrough Atlanta Inc

Organization Overview

Breakthrough Atlanta Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Breakthrough Atlanta Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OFFERING A SIX-YEAR COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS, AND A TEACHING FELLOWSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HIGH SCHOOL READINESS PREPARES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC RIGOR OF HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH A 6-WEEK SUMMER, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, AND SATURDAY ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THIS PROGRAMMING IS IMPLEMENTED BY A PROGRAM MANAGER, ASSISTED BY A PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, APPROXIMATELY 100 SEASONAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, AND BUS DRIVERS. THE ACTIVITIES ARE USUALLY CONDUCTED IN-PERSON AT THE LOVETT SCHOOL. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE AND WEBINAR SINCE MARCH 2020, AND WILL LIKELY CONTINUE IN THIS FORMAT UNTIL SUMMER 2021.


COLLEGE PREP PROGRAMMING HELPS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS PREPARE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, COLLEGE TOURS AND FAIRS, COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATION, INDIVIDUALIZED COLLEGE COUNSELING, AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE.THESE ACTIVITIES ARE IMPLEMENTED BY A PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ASSISTED BY COLLEGIATE PARTNERS AND VENDORS. NORMALLY, ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED IN-PERSON ON THE LOVETT SCHOOL CAMPUS, COLLEGE CAMPUSES AND OTHER LOCAL VENUES. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED VIA WEBINAR AND VIDEO CONFERENCE SINCE MARCH 2020.


THE TEACHING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES A SUMMER INTERNSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS INTERESTED TO EXPLORE A CAREER IN TEACHING. TEACHING FELLOWS SERVE AS THE INSTRUCTORS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING BREAKTHROUGH'S 6-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM. THEY RECEIVE INTENSIVE, ONGOING TRAINING AND MENTORING FROM PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS THROUGHOUT THEIR FELLOWSHIP. THIS PROGRAM IS LED BY A PROGRAM MANAGER, SITE DIRECTOR AND TEAM OF INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES. AGAIN, THE PROGRAM NORMALLY OCCURS IN-PERSON ON THE CAMPUS OF THE LOVETT SCHOOL. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SUMMER 2020 ACTIVITIES TOOK PLACE VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE AND WEBINAR.


HIGH SCHOOL READINESS PREPARES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC RIGOR OF HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH A 6-WEEK SUMMER, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, AND SATURDAY ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THIS PROGRAMMING IS IMPLEMENTED BY A PROGRAM MANAGER, ASSISTED BY A PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, APPROXIMATELY 100 SEASONAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, AND BUS DRIVERS. THE ACTIVITIES ARE USUALLY CONDUCTED IN-PERSON AT THE LOVETT SCHOOL. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE AND WEBINAR SINCE MARCH 2020, AND WILL LIKELY CONTINUE IN THIS FORMAT UNTIL SUMMER 2021.


COLLEGE PREP PROGRAMMING HELPS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS PREPARE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, COLLEGE TOURS AND FAIRS, COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATION, INDIVIDUALIZED COLLEGE COUNSELING, AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE.THESE ACTIVITIES ARE IMPLEMENTED BY A PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ASSISTED BY COLLEGIATE PARTNERS AND VENDORS. NORMALLY, ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED IN-PERSON ON THE LOVETT SCHOOL CAMPUS, COLLEGE CAMPUSES AND OTHER LOCAL VENUES. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED VIA WEBINAR AND VIDEO CONFERENCE SINCE MARCH 2020.


THE TEACHING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES A SUMMER INTERNSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS INTERESTED TO EXPLORE A CAREER IN TEACHING. TEACHING FELLOWS SERVE AS THE INSTRUCTORS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING BREAKTHROUGH'S 6-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM. THEY RECEIVE INTENSIVE, ONGOING TRAINING AND MENTORING FROM PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS THROUGHOUT THEIR FELLOWSHIP. THIS PROGRAM IS LED BY A PROGRAM MANAGER, SITE DIRECTOR AND TEAM OF INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES. AGAIN, THE PROGRAM NORMALLY OCCURS IN-PERSON ON THE CAMPUS OF THE LOVETT SCHOOL. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SUMMER 2020 ACTIVITIES TOOK PLACE VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE AND WEBINAR.


HIGH SCHOOL READINESS PREPARES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC RIGOR OF HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH A SIX-WEEK SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM AND SATURDAY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THIS PROGRAMMING IS IMPLEMENTED BY A PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ASSISTED BY TWO PROGRAM MANAGERS, APPROXIMATELY 70 SEASONAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, AND BUS DRIVERS. SPRING AND SUMMER 2021 PROGRAMMING WAS CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID FORMAT DUE THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC. FULLY IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING RESUMED AT THE START OF THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR.


COLLEGE PREP PROGRAMMING HELPS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS PREPARE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, COLLEGE TOURS AND FAIRS, COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATION, PERSONALIZED COLLEGE COUNSELING, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE IMPLEMENTED BY A PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND MANAGER, ASSISTED BY VENDORS. ACTIVITIES CAN OCCUR VIRTUALLY (E.G. A COUNSELING SESSION) OR IN PERSON (E.G. A COLLEGE TOUR OR FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP).


THE TEACHING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES A PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN EXPLORING A CAREER IN TEACHING. TEACHING FELLOWS SERVE AS THE INSTRUCTORS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING BREAKTHROUGH'S SIX-WEEK SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM. THEY RECEIVE INTENSIVE, ONGOING TRAINING AND MENTORING FROM PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS THROUGH THEIR FELLOWSHIPS. THIS PROGRAM IS LED BY A PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ASSISTED BY A PROGRAM MANAGER, AND 10 SEASONAL INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES. SUMMER 2021 PROGRAMMING WAS CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID FORMAT DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Ghegan
Board Chair
$0
Crystal Stephens
Vice Chair
$0
Hilton Ball
Director
$0
Simone Walsh
Treasurer
$0
Pinney Allen
Director
$0
Monique Shields
CEO
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$187,061
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$960,471
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $71,155
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,147,532
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $35,795
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,525
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$5,722
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,180,350

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Breakthrough Atlanta Inc has recieved totaling $209,450.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Zeist Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$75,000
Howell Fund Inc

Orlando, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$25,000
Communities Foundation Of Texas

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$15,000
Realan Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: DONATION TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

$15,000
Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION

$15,000
Waffle House Foundation Inc

Norcross, GA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$15,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,809,147
Earnings$873,010
Net Contributions$99,479
Other Expense$105,442
Ending Balance$3,676,194

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