BREAKTHROUGH CENTRAL TEXAS CREATES A PATH TO AND THROUGH COLLEGE FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL BECOME THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILIES TO EARN A COLLEGE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. THE PROGRAM ADMITS STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AS EARLY AS 6TH GRADE AND CONTINUES INTENSIVE ADVISING AND PROGRAMS FOR UP TO SIX YEARS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Texas.
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $161k | — | — | $7k | $168k $178k |
Chief Program Strategy Officer Chief Program Officer 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $138k $146k |
Chief Schools Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $132k $140k |
Chief Operations Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $130k $138k |
Chief Program Officer 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $129k $137k |
Chief Student Support Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $127k $135k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BREAKTHROUGH equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held steady
from 2023
From $169k in 2023 to $168k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 1% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 33%.
- Chief Program Officer pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BREAKTHROUGH
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BREAKTHROUGH earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of BREAKTHROUGH received $167,981 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Texas, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BREAKTHROUGH compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BREAKTHROUGH falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BREAKTHROUGH equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are BREAKTHROUGH's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BREAKTHROUGH reported $12.6M in total revenue and $11.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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