2026-01-30T12:00:20-08:00 2025-05-31 834395477 Future Focused Solutions 4957 Vincent Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410 990 2024-06-01 453587267 Breakthrough Twin Cities BREA 6517485507 2051 Larpenteur Avenue East St Paul MN 55109 Josh Reimnitz Executive Director 2026-01-30 false true Andrew Minck P03263063 3203095662 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Josh Reimnitz 1806234 false X www.breakthroughtwincities.org X 2011 MN Breakthrough Twin Cities supports students on their journey to college by fostering a community of mutual learning with the next generation of educators so they both can collaborate, grow, and thrive. 16 9 116 86 0 2365085 1648576 56465 43654 48919 677 4718 2409416 1758678 0 0 1401318 1617087 13464 0 169468 450191 718084 1864973 2335171 544443 -576493 2297546 1786758 228521 294226 2069025 1492532 Breakthrough Twin Cities supports students on their journey to college by fostering a community of mutual learning with the next generation of educators so they both can collaborate, grow, and thrive. false false 1935565 Breakthrough Twin Cities (BTC) provides a six-year, tuition-free college access and teacher-development program serving underrepresented youth in grades 712 in the Twin Cities. Students participate in academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and college-readiness programming during a 5.5-week summer program and monthly school-year sessions. Students also receive individualized advising, mentorship, and referrals to community resources. In Summer 2024, BTC served 448 students (nearly 100 more than last year) across three sites. Students received 100+ hours of core academic instruction and participated in STEM, arts, and college-and-career exploration electives. Dedicated STEM programming was delivered in partnership with the University of Minnesota, including hands-on experiments, career panels, and immersive activities. Students participated in field trips focused on college access and civic engagement, including visits to local colleges and the Minnesota State Capitol. Middle School Outcomes (2024 - 25) - 55% enrolled in at least one. honors course, -78% felt better prepared for the next school year, -83% reported strong college-going role models, -88% felt a strong sense of belonging. Breakthrough Leaders Program: 69 rising 9th graders (20 more than prior year) completed a four-day leadership retreat at St. Johns University, building leadership, belonging, and confidence. Participants facilitated student-led programming and supported teaching teams upon return. BTCs high-school program supports students through academic advising, college counseling, ACT preparation, financial aid education, and persistence support. Students participated in summer college-readiness workshops covering FAFSA, college applications, scholarship search, and transition planning. High School & College Outcomes (2024 - 25) -80% enrolled in at least 100% four-year graduation rate, 100% college acceptance for applicants, average annual scholarship: $35,781, covering 85% of tuition, 95% enrolled in college the fall after graduation, 60%+ on-track graduate college in 5 years. BTC also served its first Eastern Carver County (ECC) juniors with summer college-transition workshops. 1935565 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 9 0 false 116 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 16 9 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true false false MN X Future Focused Solutions 3203095662 4957 Vincent Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410 Joshua Reimnitz Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 138225 0 0 Tanya Schmitt Chairman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Amy Benson Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Laura Blomberg Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Redpath Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sarah Peters Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sami Banat Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kenneth Bailey Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Calendine Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marilyn Rivkin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pablo Segovia Torres Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Fang Zhou Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Lepak Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Darartu Doto Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Steinert Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Brenner Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 138225 1 false false false 0 677629 970947 110669 1648576 Program Partners 611710 52415 52415 Teacher Housing 611710 4050 4050 56465 48919 48919 0 0 0 0 52274 47556 4718 0 0 0 1758678 105384 0 0 0 0 138225 96757 20734 20734 0 1294411 1140527 63083 90801 11013 8507 1064 1442 38453 29393 3894 5166 134985 114825 8655 11505 0 0 64572 64572 0 0 0 82310 59401 20875 2034 6702 150 23 6529 12626 6999 1917 3710 10680 4224 6026 430 0 110937 110669 268 0 0 0 0 6000 6000 0 9658 1230 8428 Field Trips and Transportation 236676 236676 Program Events/Snacks 55718 48810 6908 School Program Supplies 41486 41486 Recruitment/Training 33011 26966 5545 500 47708 2945 18146 26617 2335171 1935565 230138 169468 1851608 1682493 0 444403 103843 0 0 0 0 0 1535 422 0 0 0 0 0 0 2297546 1786758 78521 144226 150000 150000 228521 294226 X 1753190 1375859 315835 116673 2069025 1492532 2297546 1786758 -576493 X false true X true false X 1507397 1806872 1466848 2435085 1648576 8864778 0 0 1507397 1806872 1466848 2435085 1648576 8864778 521014 8343764 3124 5698 8148 43654 48919 109543 0 0 8974321 0.92970 0.88370 X Support Schedule: Additional Supplemental Information Schedule A, Part II, LIne 10, Explanation of Other Income: Miscellaneous Revenue: Interest RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X Part X : FIN48 Footnote The organization has a tax-exempt status section 501c3 of the internal revenue code and has adopted accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, ASC 740-10. The organization's policy is to evaluate uncertain tax positions, at least annually, for the potential for income tax exposure from unrelated business income or from loss of nonprofit status. The organization continues to operate consistent with its original exemption application and each year takes the necessary actions to maintain its exempt status. Its has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under the internal revenue code and charitable contributions by donors are tax deductible. In compliance with its exempt status, the organization annually files a return of organization exemptfrom income tax Form 990. X X X X X X false MN FY25 Gala 52274 52274 250 11924 23724 11658 52274 52274 250 11924 23724 11658 47556 4718 X Rent 1 110937 Fair Market Value false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 AND RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Data consisting of compensation from comparable non-profits of like size is reviewed by the internal affairs commitee prior to determining the compensation of officers and key employees. Compensation best practice is to remain within 20 of the operating budget. The executive committee reviews the data as well as performance metrics that include program finacne and management and makes a recommendation to the board for approval. The board approves the compensation and documents in the meeting minutes. The most recent compensation review took place in 2023 for executive director, Josh Reimnitz. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. FORM 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: Breakthrough Twin Cities makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public upon request to info@breakthroughtwincities.org. FORM 990. PART VI, SECTION B. LINE 12C: Members shall not use their position, or the knowledge gained from association with breakthrough Twin Cities, in such a matter that a conflict between the interests of Breakthrough Twin Cities and their interests arises, but is not disclosed. If such a conflict arises, the member with the conflict is expected to disclose in writing the existence of the conflict to the board chair as soon as that member is aware of the conflict. The board chair will, in turn, determine the appropriate method for managing the conflict. All proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes.