BARRIER BREAKERS INC

EIN: 873589522 501(c)(3) Education

UPPER MARLBORO, MD

Total Revenue
$602,448
Total Expenses
$587,214
Total Assets
$12,024
Net Assets
$-27,580
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
SYDNEY A MONTGOMERY
Phone
3014175167
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BARRIER BREAKERS INC, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $602K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO INCREASE ACCESS TO, AND SUCCESS IN, HIGHER EDUCATION FOR FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS AND OTHERS WHO FACE BARRIERS TO ENTRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $50,367 Revenue: $118,900

PROVIDE HIGH TOUCH COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ADVISING TO STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, RACES, AND INCOME LEVELS FROM FORMER ADMISSIONS DEANS, DIRECTORS, AND PROFESSIONAL WRITERS. WE PROVIDE 1:1 HIGH-TOUCH...

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PROVIDE HIGH TOUCH COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ADVISING TO STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, RACES, AND INCOME LEVELS FROM FORMER ADMISSIONS DEANS, DIRECTORS, AND PROFESSIONAL WRITERS. WE PROVIDE 1:1 HIGH-TOUCH COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES AS WELL AS PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE FULL-SERVICE COLLEGE COUNSELING TO THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY POPULATION IN THESE PROGRAMS. OUR SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO STUDENTS WHO ATTEND TITLE I SCHOOLS OR WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH.

Program 2
Expenses: $220,727 Revenue: $287,036

PROVIDE HIGH TOUCH LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS ADVISING TO STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, RACES, AND INCOME LEVELS FROM FORMER ADMISSIONS DEANS, DIRECTORS, AND PROFESSIONAL WRITERS. WE PROVIDE 1:1 HIGH-TOUCH...

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PROVIDE HIGH TOUCH LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS ADVISING TO STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, RACES, AND INCOME LEVELS FROM FORMER ADMISSIONS DEANS, DIRECTORS, AND PROFESSIONAL WRITERS. WE PROVIDE 1:1 HIGH-TOUCH PACKAGES, SMALL GROUP BOOT CAMPS AND A LA CARTE ESSAY EDITING AND ONLINE COURSES. OUR SERVICES ARE HEAVILY DISCOUNTED (AND OFTEN FREE) FOR LSAC FEE-WAIVER STUDENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $67,000 Revenue: $61,950

WE HOST NATIONWIDE AND VIRTUAL CONFERENCES FOR ASPIRING FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS, PODCASTS THAT DEMYSTIFY THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS, WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS WITH ADMISSIONS DEANS AND EMPLOYERS IN...

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WE HOST NATIONWIDE AND VIRTUAL CONFERENCES FOR ASPIRING FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS, PODCASTS THAT DEMYSTIFY THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS, WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS WITH ADMISSIONS DEANS AND EMPLOYERS IN VARIOUS FIELDS, TABLING EVENTS AT LOCAL FAIRS AND CONFERENCES TO MEET STUDENTS, AND INFORMATION SESSIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE FREE GUIDES AND WORKBOOKS, ONLINE COURSES, TIPS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, AND EMAIL NEWSLETTERS WITH SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $134,065
Program Service Revenue $467,886
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $497
TOTAL REVENUE $602,448

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,500
Salaries & Benefits $362,605
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $408,094
Other Expenses $223,109
TOTAL EXPENSES $587,214

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $602,448 $498,655 +0.2%
Expenses $587,214 $590,106 0.0%
Net Income $15,234 $-91,451 -1.2%
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
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
11
Volunteers
20

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
$107,636
Total Directors
8
$107,636
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SYDNEY MONTGOMERY PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer Director
$96,442 $11,194 $107,636
ALICE KROUTIKOVA VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE EVARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON RHODES INTERIM TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY LIPSCOMB DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD THORNTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY SIMMONS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YOLANDA INGRAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $602,448 $587,214 $12,024 $15,234
2023 $498,655 $590,106 $9,544 $-91,451
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