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Education (B20) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH INC

EIN: 43-0971560 · KANSAS CITY, MO 64109-1540 · United States · FY 2024 Data
4 out of 5 70 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 82/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 88/100
Impact (25%) 50/100
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Operation Breakthrough provides a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty and empowers their families through advocacy, emergency aid and education.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$19.5M
Total Revenue
$17.7M
Total Expenses
$37.0M
Net Assets
277
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 84.6%
Fundraising Efficiency 480.9%
Operating Reserve 25.08x
Liability-to-Asset 18.1%
Revenue Diversification 77.0%
Executive Compensation $278K
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 1,943 similar organizations (United States, Education, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
84.6% 84.6%
P10P90
Above median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
10.8% 13.3%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
4.7% 0.7%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
480.9% 550.2%
P10P90
Above median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
25.1 mo 10.6 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
18.1% 31.2%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
77.0% 88.3%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
8.7% 7.9%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
9.3% 7.4%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
9.3% 3.0%
P10P90
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Children and family reach their full potential 700 $2,200.00 Per Month
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $19.5M $17.7M $37.0M 84.6% 277
2023 $18.0M $16.2M $34.4M 81.7% 276
2022 $16.7M $17.4M $32.6M 83.7% 289
2021 $19.1M $15.0M $33.6M 81.7% 309
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Organization Details
EIN
43-0971560
State
MO
City
KANSAS CITY
ZIP
64109-1540
Classification
B20
Category
Education
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
Foundation Code
11
Form 990
On File
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