Nonprofit · EIN 23-2789601
BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC
Also known as A BREAKTHROUGH PROGRAM
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,473,024 | $1,061,624 | $411,400 | $2,657,879 | $367,275 | $2,290,604 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,324,608 | $1,132,629 | $191,979 | $2,107,887 | $228,498 | $1,879,389 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,054,071 | $928,238 | $125,833 | $2,544,349 | $858,417 | $1,685,932 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,507,584
- of which government grants
- $242,353
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $38,655
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$73,215
- Other revenue
- -$73,215
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $129,622
- Other salaries and wages
- $527,713
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $758,663
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $37,731
- Occupancy
- $61,787
- Travel
- $24,248
- Program services (functional)
- $792,121
- Management and general (functional)
- $128,327
- Fundraising (functional)
- $141,176
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,107,887
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,657,879
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $367,275
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,290,604
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,854
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,194,280
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,096,324
- Gross receipts
- $1,580,146
- Employees
- 91
- Volunteers
- 138
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE PALMER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $117,029 | $66,629 |
| HANNAH HENDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA WEEKS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAGE FAHRIG-PENDSE | BOARD MEMBER, PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB MARCANTUONO | SECRETARY, TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH HENDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANA WEEKS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAGE FAHRIG-PENDSE | BOARD MEMBER, PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROB MARCANTUONO | SECRETARY, TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH HENDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANA WEEKS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAGE FAHRIG-PENDSE | BOARD MEMBER, PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROB MARCANTUONO | SECRETARY, TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 34 W COULTER ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144-2802
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELLE PALMER, 34 WEST COULTER STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT MARCANTUONO, SECRETARY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (215) 261-6705
- Website
- WWW.BREAKTHROUGHPHILLY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
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. ON JANUARY 22, 2020, BREAKTHROUGH ENTERED INTO A PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL (GFS) WHEREBY GFS WOULD ADMINISTER THE BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMIC PROGRAM. ON MARCH 22, 2021, THE ORGANIZATION SIGNED AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH GFS, WHEREBY THE ORGANIZATION BECAME A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF GFS.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $792,121
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2789601
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,657,879
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,580,146
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,473,024 | $1,061,624 | $2,657,879 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,324,608 | $1,132,629 | $2,107,887 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,054,071 | $928,238 | $2,544,349 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,966,467 | $628,452 | $2,193,942 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-2789601).
Questions about BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC
- What is the EIN of BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC is 23-2789601.
- Is BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHELLE PALMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,473,024, expenses of $1,061,624 and total assets of $2,657,879 at year end.
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