2023-10-20T10:55:16-07:00 2023-05-31 834395477 Future Focused Solutions 4957 Vincent Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410 990 2022-06-01 453587267 Breakthrough Twin Cities BREA 6517485507 2051 Larpenteur Avenue East St Paul MN 55109 Josh Reimnitz Executive Director 2023-10-20 false Josh Reimnitz 999009999 true Scott Brown P02447643 3203095662 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Josh Reimnitz 1480797 false X www.breakthroughtwincities.org X 2011 MN Breakthrough Twin Cities supports students on their journey to college by fostering a community of mutual learning with the next generation of educators so they both can collaborate, grow, and thrive. 9 9 105 86 0 1736729 1472649 0 5698 8148 70143 0 1812570 1480797 0 0 883169 1311819 7342 19194 226261 457373 380130 1347884 1711143 464686 -230346 2042584 1770693 287656 246111 1754928 1524582 Breakthrough Twin Cities supports students on their journey to college by fostering a community of mutual learning with the next generation of educators so they both can collaborate, grow, and thrive. false false 1216257 Summer Program: We were thrilled that our programming has returned to full in-person. Students were so excited to be back in person. Our summer 2022 five-and-a-half-week, intensive summer program was held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 and ended with a celebration on Saturday, August 6, 2022. We hosted 70 students at Chaska High School, 131 students at Humboldt High School, and 144 students at Mounds Park Academy for a total of 349 7th - 9th grade students. Each student received 90 minutes of science and math instruction each day, 90 minutes of literature and writing each day, and participated in at least one additional elective (Total of 101.25 hours of instruction.) Students also went on field trips for college exploration, learning about State government and touring the Minnesota State Capitol and much more. Summer program attendance was 81% during our 5.5-week program with COVID and other illnesses impacting attendance. Lesson plans were routinely evaluated by our Instructional Coaches who met and mentored our Teaching Fellows four days per week through the summer. Our Breakthrough Leaders Program (BLP) is for our rising ninth-grade students to develop their leadership skills and getting ready for high-school. Students are introduced to new and challenging scenarios outside of their comfort zone and learn to lean on each other for support. In July 2022, 47 9th grade students were excited and had looked forward to becoming a BLP and experiencing a four-day/three-night retreat at St. John's University. Upon their return, our BLPs took the lead in developing the theme for a week, determining and leading student activities as well as supporting the Teaching Fellows. Outcomes: 65% of Middle School Students were enrolled in at least one honors course per term in school, 74% of Middle School Students reported feeling better prepared or the next school year because of BTC, 84% of Middle School Students reported that they belong in a supportive environment at BTC, 80% of Middle School Students reported that they have strong, positive college- going role models at BTC. School Year and College Bound During the 2022-2023 school year, we served 533 middle and high school students. Our students are required to meet at least two of the following criteria to be eligible to participate: 98% identify as a race that is underrepresented in college, 86% of BTC students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, 68% speak a language at home other than English, 77% will be first generation college students 29% live in a single parent household, Our School Year Saturday Sessions kicked off on September 25, 2022. We welcomed back our students from the Summer program as well as our rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. We have experienced strong attendance at our Saturday sessions, especially with the continuation of activities from summer including college and Town Hall meetings. Our Saturday Sessions have included learning how different cultures celebrate holidays, career exploration with panels of professionals sharing about their college and career pathways, financial literacy, and in April a field trip for a college visit. Our May session concluded with a school-year celebration and recognition of our graduating seniors. For our 11 th and 12 th graders, we hosted ACT preparation and college essay workshops. All students received monthly check-ins with their BTC advisors to check in on grades, electives, extra curriculars, resources needed, goal setting, problem-solving,?mental health, etc. Outcomes 80%of High School Students reported enrollment in at least one honors course per term in school, 100% of BTC seniors graduated from high school in four years with a weighted GPA of 3.74, and 276 total college acceptances, 100% of students who applied were accepted into post-secondary institutions with 98% of graduates attending college this fall, 1% joined the military, and 1% taking a gap year. Average Scholarship Amount for those who have submitted financial aid is $54,811 resulting in 89% of tuition covered by Grants and Scholarships From the Class of 2023, we had 7 Wallin Education Partners Scholars, 5 Page Foundation Scholars, 1 Dell and 1 Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship recipients. Teaching Fellows Breakthrough prepares the next generation of culturally competent educators. In summer 2022, we had 54 Teaching Fellows. Of our 54 Teaching Fellows: 63% people of color (vs. 7.3% teachers of color in MN), 94% of our Teaching Fellows were college-aged, 20% of our Teaching Fellows were male, 11% of our Teaching Fellows identify as non-binary, 17% of Teaching Fellows had at least one-year of previous teaching experience at BTC. Teaching Fellows received over 125 hours of training before the 5.5 week summer session began as well as 5 days of follow-up training during wrap-up week. Each Teaching Fellow provided more than 175 hours of hands-on classroom instruction to our 7th - 9th grade students. We want to be leaders in the field for equitable pay for aspiring educators. For summer 2022, our stipend for Teaching Fellows increased to $4,000 for new Fellows and $4,500 for returning Fellows. New for our Teaching Fellows, we piloted an opportunity for free housing as an additional incentive for our Teaching Fellow applicants. We partnered with the University of St. Thomas to provide campus housing for our Teaching Fellows, especially our international college students and students from other states. Learning from this experience, we have made some minor changes for summer 2023 as we will offer housing again with a new partner as they have more rooms available to accommodate our growing number of Teaching Fellows. Outcomes: 98% reported improvement in their teaching skills, 73% reported BTC reinforced or increased their interest in teaching, 95% reported that they have a better understanding of the rigor of a teaching career because of BTC, Our Teaching Fellows too are taking their effective, culturally-competent skills into the classroom; of the 434 fellows trained since 2005, 61% hold impactful careers in education. Geographic Service Area Our programming is offered primarily within Saint Paul Public School District (Saint Paul/East Metro) and in Eastern Carver County School District (Chaska, Chanhassen, Victoria, Carver) ? 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The organization's policy is to evaluate uncertain tax positions, at least annually, for the potential for income tax exposure from unrelated business income or from loss of nonprofit status. The organization continues to operate consistent with its original exemption application and each year takes the necessary actions to maintain its exempt status. Its has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under the internal revenue code and charitable contributions by donors are tax deductible. In compliance with its exempt status, the organization annually files a return of organization exemptfrom income tax Form 990. X X X false MN STM01 5801 X 1 91468 Fair Market false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 AND RECOMMEND BOARD APPROVAL. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Data consisting of compensation from comparable non-profits of like size is reviewed by the internal affairs commitee prior to determining the compensation of officers and key employees. Compensation best practice is to remain within 20 of the operating budget. The executive committee reviews the data as well as performance metrics that include program finacne and management and makes a recommendation to the board for approval. The board approves the compensation and documents in the meeting minutes. The most recent compensation review took place in 2022 for executive director, Josh Reimnitz. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. FORM 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: Breakthrough Twin Cities makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public upon request to info@breakthroughtwincities.org. FORM 990. PART VI, SECTION B. LINE 12C: Members shall not use their position, or the knowledge gained from association with breakthrough Twin Cities, in such a matter that a conflict between the interests of Breakthrough Twin Cities and their interests arises, but is not disclosed. If such a conflict arises, the member with the conflict is expected to disclose in writing the existence of the conflict to the board chair as soon as that member is aware of the conflict. The board chair will, in turn, determine the appropriate method for managing the conflict. All proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes.