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Breakthrough Atlanta Inc

EIN 84-4725498 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BREAKTHROUGH ATLANTA PURSUES A DUAL MISSION: TO INCREASE ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGHLY MOTIVATED, UNDERSERVED STUDENTS AND GET THEM INTO COLLEGE READY TO SUCCEED; AND INSPIRE AND DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$1.1 million, lovett head of school

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 89% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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

    19 of 20 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $849,475 spent. HIGH SCHOOL READINESS PREPARES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC RIGOR OF HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH A SIX-WEEK SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM, AND SATURDAY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING IS IMPLEMENTED BY A PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ASSSISTED BY TWO PROGRAM MANAGERS, APPROXIMATELY 70 SEASONAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, AND BUS DRIVERS.
  2. $448,407 spent. THE TEACHING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES A PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN EXPLORING A CAREER IN TEACHING. TEACHING FELLOWS SERVE AS THE INSTRUCTORS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING BREAKTHROUGH'S SIX-WEEK SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM. THEY RECEIVE INTENSIVE, ONGOING TRAINING AND MENTORING FROM PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS THROUGH THEIR FELLOWSHIPS. THIS PROGRAM IS LED BY A PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ASSISTED BY A PROGRAM MANAGER, AND 10 SEASONAL INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES.
  3. $356,193 spent. COLLEGE PREP PROGRAMMING HELPS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS PREPARE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, COLLEGE TOURS AND FAIRS, COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATION, PERSONALIZED COLLEGE COUNSELING, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE IMPLEMENTED BY A PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND MANAGER, ASSISTED BY VENDORS. ACTIVITIES CAN OCCUR VIRTUALLY (E.G. A COUNSELLING SESSION) OR IN PERSON (E.G. COLLEGE TOUR OR FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 February 2021.

    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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