EIN 99-1377438 • 501(c)3 • Lacey, WA
Profile
Breaking Barriers Foundation is dedicated to advancing educational equity for Black students in Washington by providing scholarships, mentorship, and community outreach programs focused on careers in STEM and nursing.
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Assets
$756
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Liabilities
$0
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Net Assets
$756
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Revenue
$55,095
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Expenses
$54,339
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Net Income
$756
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Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Breaking Barriers Foundation is dedicated to advancing educational equity for Black students in Washington by providing scholarships, mentorship, and community outreach programs focused on careers in STEM and nursing.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| In 2024, Breaking Barriers Foundation awarded six scholarships to African students pursuing STEM and nursing degrees, launched a mentorship program connecting students to professionals in their fields, and hosted community outreach events to raise awareness about educational opportunities. The organization also collaborated with local colleges, including Edmonds and Everett Community College, to introduce underrepresented students to informatics and healthcare career paths. These efforts supported our mission of advancing educational equity for African and Black students in Washington. | $8,985 | $40,000 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Obonyo | President/Secretary | FT | $15,194 | $52 | $15,246 |
| Violet Gleny Parks | Chairperson | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Wezi Longwe | Member | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Thanh Nguyen | Member | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Mustapha Samateh | Member | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Kelly Parks | Member | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Belah Obonyo | Member | PT | $0 | - | - |
“Line 16 - Other Expenses: Office supplies and software - $14,811.80; Travel - $5,736.22; Meals and entertainment - $1,511.04; Advertising and marketing - $1,047.83; Bank charges and fees - $421.89; Job supplies - $233.73; Miscellaneous expenses - $977.49.Office supplies and software expenses include technology equipment and software tools used to support scholarship programs, virtual workshops, outreach coordination, and organizational operations.”
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