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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0835821

OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64109

Financials

$565K$5K2022$2.9M$21K2023$1.1M$10K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
October 31, 2025990$1,147,875$10,283$1,137,592$7,106,045$15,038$7,091,007
October 31, 2024990$2,903,880$20,722$2,883,158$5,323,649$0$5,323,649
October 31, 2023990$564,955$5,176$559,779$2,079,193$0$2,079,193
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$829,476
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$318,399
Net gain from sales of assets
$150,179
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Management and general (functional)
$10,283

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,323,649
Total assets, end of year
$7,106,045
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,038
Net assets, end of year
$7,091,007
Publicly traded securities
$7,093,766
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,091,007
Gross receipts
$1,147,875
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
MO

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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MARY ESSELMANPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0$192,904$14,705
KEVIN BOYERTREASURER
Officer
2$0$42,194$19,087
BETH SOUKUPCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0$0
DAVID AYRESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0$0
RANDY HICKMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0$0
KC MATTHEWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0$0
LATASHA WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MARY ESSELMANCEO
Officer
1$0$198,995$8,751
KEVIN BOYERCFO/COO/TREASURER
Officer
2$0$61,994$32,306
BETH SOUKUPCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0$0
DAVID AYRESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0$0
KC MATTHEWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0$0
RANDY HICKMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0$0
LATASHA WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0$0
JAMEY BERTRAMVICE CHAIR (TERM END 7/31/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0$0
WENDY HILLSECRETARY (TERM END 7/31/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0$0
SMITH HOLLANDDIRECTOR (TERM END 7/31/24)
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0$0
JOLIE JUSTUSDIRECTOR (TERM END 7/31/24)
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MARY ESSELMANCEO
Officer
1$0$200,139$7,855
KEVIN BOYERCFO/COO/TREASURER
Officer
2$0$99,098$9,883
BETH SOUKUPCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0$0
JAMEY BERTRAMVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0$0
WENDY HILLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0$0
SMITH HOLLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
JOLIE JUSTUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3039 TROOST AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64109-1540
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KEVIN BOYER, 3039 TROOST AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64109
Signed the 990
KEVIN BOYER, TREASURER
Phone
(816) 756-3511
Return prepared by
CBIZ ADVISORS LLC

Mission

OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION SUPPORTS OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH, INC. BY PROVIDING LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP ASSETS.

990 for the year ended October 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION SUPPORTS OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH, INC. BY PROVIDING LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP ASSETS.OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH, INC. PROVIDES A SAFE, LOVING, AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN IN POVERTY AND EMPOWERS THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, EMERGENCY AID, AND EDUCATION.

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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025October 31, 2026March 15, 2027Not due yet
2024October 31, 2025March 16, 2026990 on file
2023October 31, 2024March 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-0835821
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization, Type I
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization, 50% limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
October
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,106,045
Income (IRS master file)
$1,147,875

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990October 2025$1,147,875$10,283$7,106,045XML
990October 2024$2,903,880$20,722$5,323,649XML
990October 2023$564,955$5,176$2,079,193XML
990October 2022$1,518,461$2,094$1,516,367IRS

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 92-0835821).

Questions about OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION is 92-0835821.
Is OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
Which annual return does OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION 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 OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names KEVIN BOYER.
Who are the officers and directors of OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,147,875, expenses of $10,283 and total assets of $7,106,045 at year end.

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