BREAKTHROUGH SILICON VALLEY

EIN: 262168102 501(c)(3) Education

SAN JOSE, CA

Total Revenue
$2,792,984
Total Expenses
$3,189,371
Total Assets
$2,166,127
Net Assets
$1,985,711
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
RAMON GARCIA-GOMEZ
Phone
4082876357
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

BREAKTHROUGH SILICON VALLEY, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PREPARE ACADEMICALLY MOTIVATED STUDENTS WITH LIMITED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS IN RIGOROUS COLLEGE-PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND ENTRY INTO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND PREPARE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO ENTER CAREERS IN EDUCATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,744,234
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $48,750
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,792,984

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,735
Salaries & Benefits $2,015,820
Fundraising Expenses $499,819
Program Expenses $2,142,548
Other Expenses $1,151,816
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,189,371

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,792,984 $2,246,362 +0.2%
Expenses $3,189,371 $2,924,323 +0.1%
Net Income $-396,387 $-677,961 -0.4%
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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
44
Volunteers
298

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
8
$195,766
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
1
$181,056
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BIANCA FISCHLI SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GRISELDA PANOZO CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAMON GARCIA GOMEZ TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOCELYNE CARDONA DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RITA CHEN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN LINTZ DEMPSEY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEERAJ GOEL DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONEETA GUHA DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA LAI VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE LU VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZA SMYTH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON RAILO DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTONIO ROMERO DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUCHITRA SUBRAHMANYAN VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL TINSLEY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MINH VIRASAK VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE WYMAN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HIESTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$168,128 $27,638 $195,766
TAMAYA GARCIA VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPM 40.00
Key Emp
$155,547 $25,509 $181,056
KIT YIP FONG SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM 40.00
Highest
$120,489 $11,825 $132,314
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 $2,792,984 $3,189,371 $2,166,127 $-396,387
2024 $2,246,362 $2,924,323 $2,539,083 $-677,961
2023 $3,152,963 $2,543,923 $3,152,737 $609,040
2022 $2,125,399 $1,903,275 $2,523,941 $222,124
2021 $1,512,757 $1,633,444 $2,492,483 $-120,687
2020 $1,694,331 $2,007,162 $2,276,492 $-312,831
2019 $1,673,943 $1,618,667 $2,597,970 $55,276
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