BREAKING BARRIERS FOUNDATION
EIN 99-1377438 · Education N.E.C. (B99)
What they do
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.
Should I give to this charity?
Of every $100 spent, about $73.60 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.
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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $15,194 for BRENDA OBONYO (PRESIDENT/SECRETARY). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Financial picture
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Reported spending amounts
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Leadership and board
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People reported as paid
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (7)
BRENDA OBONYOPRESIDENT/SECRETARY
BELAH OBONYOMEMBER
KELLY PARKSMEMBER
MUSTAPHA SAMATEHMEMBER
THANH NGUYENMEMBER
VIOLET GLENY PARKSCHAIRPERSON
WEZI LONGWEMEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2024
- Location
- 7717 3RD WAY SE UNIT 106, LACEY, WA 98503-1571
- County
- Thurston
- In care of
- % BRENDA OBONYO
- Primary officer
- Brenda Obonyo, Founder/Exec Director
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Education N.E.C. (B99)
- IRS tax category
- Education N.E.C.