2025 Impact Report
2 BREAKTHROUGH SAN FRANCISCO IMPACT REPORT 2025Breakthrough San Francisco supports young people on the path to college and trains the next generation of educators. Founded in 1993, we’re a community involvement initiative of San Francisco Day School, and one of 25 national affiliates of Breakthrough Collaborative.Our Mission
4 BREAKTHROUGH SAN FRANCISCO IMPACT REPORT 2025Supporting Young People on the Path to College257students in grades 5-12 86%first generation college studentseligible for free or reduced-price lunchOur Students89%
High School Programming (9-12th Grade)Middle School Programming (5-8th Grade)Six weeks in summer 2025, and monthly on Saturdays during the school yearHomework support and academic classes in math, science, literature, and social studiesElective classes in the arts, STEM, and sportsCommunity building and on-site mental health supportPersonalized middle and high school admissions support76% of students began eighth grade on grade-level in reading in 2025, along with 71% in mathMonthly workshops on topics including leadership development, career exploration, self-care, and financial literacy 1:1 tutoringSupport accessing transformational opportunities, such as Yale Young Global ScholarsComprehensive college admissions support including campus visits, admissions officer presentations, personal statement writing, financial aid counseling, and ACT/SAT prep98% of students in our first eight graduating classes have enrolled in college•••••••••••
6 BREAKTHROUGH SAN FRANCISCO IMPACT REPORT 2025College Matriculation and Persistenceongoing support of our college students including microscholarships, 1:1 tutoring, course and major advising, social-emotional support, and summer internship connectionsPostsecondary SuccessUniversity of CaliforniaCalifornia State University Other Public Institutions Private Colleges and Universities Two-Year Colleges 32%15%2%9%42%89% persistence rate
SaronBreakthrough Student 2013–2021Santa Clara University, Class of 2025Research AssociateSan Francisco Department of Public Health“Since I was a kid, going to college has been my dream, a goal I’ve worked toward my whole life. Breakthrough has been a huge part of my journey, opening doors and providing experiences that have truly made a difference.”Student Profile
8 BREAKTHROUGH SAN FRANCISCO IMPACT REPORT 2025Training the Next Generation of EducatorsProgram Model and ImpactOur Teaching Fellows32college students in our summer 2025 teacher residency75%people of color, a critical area of need for the teaching profession50%of graduates over the past decade now work in educationfelt better prepared to pursue a teaching career100hours of highquality training and instructional support in summer 202597%
CharlieBreakthrough Teaching Fellow, Summer 2015Physics TeacherAbraham Lincoln High School, San FranciscoTeacher Profile“Breakthrough was my first exposure to how demanding teaching is as a job. But, even though it was a challenging summer, it was also really positive and rewarding.I still use the feedback that my Instructional Coach gave me.”For more outcome data, please visit www.breakthroughsf.org/impact
10 BREAKTHROUGH SAN FRANCISCO IMPACT REPORT 2025At the end of FY2025, Breakthrough held $213,929 in reserve and restricted funds, and $3.27M in endowment funds. Significant in-kind support from SF Day School enables us to focus resources where it matters most. *Represents cash support; the School’s total contribution, including in-kind support, exceeds $100,000. For more information, please visit www.breakthroughsf.org.IndividualsCorporate Foundation Government Endowment DrawReleased from Restriction *SF Day School PersonnelProgram Administrative Fundraising FY2025 Financial HighlightsTotal Revenues $1,509,447 Total Expenses $1,526,827$363,871$197,500 $172,500 $300,000 $130,476$314,100$31,000$861,982$415,450 $146,815 $102,620
Investing in the Leaders of Tomorrow
Breakthrough San Francisco at SF Day School 350 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118www.breakthroughsf.org