Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
$1.8M in foundation grants on record from 49 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Foundation | $325K | 2 |
| Pincus Family Foundation | $175K | 4 |
| Anne & Philip Glatfelter Iii Family Foundation | $100K | 4 |
| Rsm Us Foundation | $81K | 7 |
| Brook J Lenfest Foundation | $75K | 3 |
| Horace W Goldsmith Foundation | $75K | 3 |
| Sixers Youth Foundation | $70K | 1 |
| Lenfest Foundation | $68K | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $66K | 4 |
| Connelly Foundation | $60K | 2 |
Leadership
DANA WEEKS — SECRETARY, TREASURER (Principal officer)
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