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Breakthrough Miami Inc

EIN 26-2105534 · Miami, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$7.6 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
195
Volunteers
600
Highest pay
$254,197, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 154% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $4.9 million spent. 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. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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