BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA

EIN: 232789601 501(c)(3) Education

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Total Revenue
$1,473,024
Total Expenses
$1,061,624
Total Assets
$2,657,879
Net Assets
$2,290,604
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
MICHELLE PALMER
Phone
2152616705
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $411K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SUMMERBRIDGE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA - A BREAKTHROUGH PROGRAM) OPERATES A COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THAT BUILDS A PATH FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO COLLEGE FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS FROM THE PHILADELPHIA REGION'S UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM ALSO INSPIRES TALENTED HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO BECOME EDUCATORS AND ENGAGED CITIZENS BY GIVING THEM RESPONSIBILITY FOR TEACHING IN THE PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT IS PRIMARILY FROM CONTRIBUTIONS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,507,584
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $38,655
Other Revenue $-73,215
TOTAL REVENUE $1,473,024

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $758,663
Fundraising Expenses $141,176
Program Expenses $792,121
Other Expenses $302,961
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,061,624

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,473,024 $1,324,608 +0.1%
Expenses $1,061,624 $1,132,629 -0.1%
Net Income $411,400 $191,979 +1.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
91
Volunteers
138

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$183,658
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HANNAH HENDERSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA WEEKS CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAGE FAHRIG-PENDSE BOARD MEMBER, PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB MARCANTUONO SECRETARY, TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE PALMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$0 $66,629 $183,658
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,473,024 $1,061,624 $2,657,879 $411,400
2024 $1,324,608 $1,132,629 $2,107,887 $191,979
2023 $1,054,071 $928,238 $2,544,349 $125,833
2022 $1,966,467 $628,452 $2,193,942 $1,338,015
2021 $410,170 $475,570 $252,272 $-65,400
2020 $342,393 $523,082 $376,931 $-180,689
2019 $475,949 $688,458 $483,071 $-212,509
2018 $651,945 $788,846 $696,200 $-136,901
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