Nonprofit · EIN 45-3587267
BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,758,678 | $2,335,171 | -$576,493 | $1,786,758 | $294,226 | $1,492,532 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,409,416 | $1,864,973 | $544,443 | $2,297,546 | $228,521 | $2,069,025 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,648,576
- of which government grants
- $677,629
- Program service revenue
- $56,465
- Investment income
- $48,919
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,718
- Other revenue
- $4,718
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $138,225
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,294,411
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,617,087
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $64,572
- Occupancy
- $110,937
- Program services (functional)
- $1,935,565
- Management and general (functional)
- $230,138
- Fundraising (functional)
- $169,468
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,297,546
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,786,758
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $294,226
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,492,532
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,375,859
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $116,673
- Gross receipts
- $1,806,234
- Employees
- 116
- Volunteers
- 86
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Reimnitz | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $138,225 |
| Tanya Schmitt | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Amy Benson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Blomberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Redpath | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Peters | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sami Banat | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kenneth Bailey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Calendine | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marilyn Rivkin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pablo Segovia Torres | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fang Zhou | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Lepak | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Darartu Doto | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Steinert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brenner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Reimnitz | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $131,517 |
| Amanda Abdo Sheahan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tanya Schmitt | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Amy Benson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Missie Koenig | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lori Nixon | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Blomberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Orme | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Redpath | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Peters | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sami Banat | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kenneth Bailey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Calendine | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marilyn Rivkin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pablo Segovia | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fang Zhou | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2051 LARPENTEUR AVE E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55109-4717
- In care of
- % ANNE PETERSEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Josh Reimnitz
- Signed the 990
- Josh Reimnitz, Executive Director
- Phone
- (651) 748-5507
- Return prepared by
- Future Focused Solutions
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,935,565
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3587267
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,786,758
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,806,234
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $1,758,678 | $2,335,171 | $1,786,758 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $2,409,416 | $1,864,973 | $2,297,546 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $1,480,797 | $1,711,143 | $1,770,693 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $1,812,570 | $1,347,884 | $2,042,584 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 45-3587267).
Questions about BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES
- What is the EIN of BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES is 45-3587267.
- Is BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES 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 TWIN CITIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Josh Reimnitz.
- Who are the officers and directors of BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,225 (Joshua Reimnitz, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,758,678, expenses of $2,335,171 and total assets of $1,786,758 at year end.
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