Breakthrough Miami Inc

“The ceo and board members will examine this return, including accompanying schedules and statements prior to filing the return.”

“The policy is reviewed and discussed by the board at the agm, after which all board members sign a written acknowledgment affirming receipt of the policy and disclosing any actual or potential conflicts of interest. Employees are required to complete a conflict of interest disclosure form twice annually, identifying any actual or potential conflicts, which are reviewed and addressed in accordance with the policy.”

“The process for determining ceos compensation involved the board of directors, who are considered independent persons, looking at executive pay at similiar organizations and evaluating whether program performance goals were met. The board of directors voted on the ceos salary after considering these factors.”

“The governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“Breakthrough miami uses a unique "students-teaching-students" model to create a rigorous, vibrant learning community, where highly motivated, under-resourced 5th-12th grade students are supported to achieve post- secondary success and emerging leaders are inspired to become the next generation of educators and advocates.”

“Breakthrough miami transitioned to a new fiscal year in april 2023, changing from a fiscal year beginning october 1 and ending september 30 to a fiscal year beginning april 1 and ending march 31. As a result of this change, form 990 was filed for the fiscal year ended september 30, 2023, followed by a short-period form 990 covering the six- month period ended march 31, 2024. Accordingly, the prior-year amounts reported in part i of page 1 reflect only a six-month period. The current and future form 990's will reflect a full 12-month reporting period in accordance with the new fiscal year.”

“Breakthrough miami impacts 2,000 young people each year, including more than 1600 5th-12th graders on an 8-year scholar journey, 144 teaching fellows serving in a paid summer leadership internship, and 600 volunteers across seven sites. Breakthrough's model is proven to support youth to thrive academically and develop as leaders. More than 90% of breakthrough scholars take advanced courses by 11th grade, 100% graduate from high school on time, and 98% enroll immediately in college. Breakthrough scholars are outperforming their peers in college persistence (86%) and degree attainment (70%). A robust americorps program, breakthrough has grown to support 154 members serving as teaching fellows and success coaches, and is now one of the largest partners in florida. Breakthrough miami was honored as the 2023 program of the year by the children's trust, recognizing outstanding excellence in youth development. Building on 33 years of experience. Breakthrough miami is actively expanding to serve more students and families in south florida.”

“Other program expenses 150,022 0 867 donated supplies 121,093 0 0 misc. Program expenses 113,758 0 0 housing 87,650 0 0 food programs 87,053 0 0 payroll processing 47,350 2,547 0 dues and subscriptions 0 47,731 0 college tour 43,340 0 0 event 0 0 35,144 office supplies 0 22,764 0 bank and merchant fees 0 21,901 0 background checks 21,764 0 0 other admin. Expenses 0 18,633 0 graphic design 0 0 14,260 testing and evaluation 4,510 1,463 0 staff parking 3,676 562 0 telephone and internent 0 3,183 0 storage 0 2,479 0 scholarships 2,250 0 0 other fundraising exp. 867 0 0 business licenses 0 359 0 other programming expense 90 0 0 total 683,423 121,622 50,271”

“Special events 287,358 noncash donations -654,439 special events -287,358 noncash donations 654,439”