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INDIVIDUAL GIVING

Your donation will helps us sustain the dreams and aspirations of our students and aspiring educators.

 
There are several ways to contribute to Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, both directly and indirectly:

GIVING CIRCLE

We invite you to join the Breakthrough Giving Circle, a community of individuals and families whose generosity powers our mission by giving $1,995 or more annually to Breakthrough.

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Advocates:  $1,995 - $4,999

Changemakers:  $5,000 - $9,999

Visionaries:  $10,000 - $24,999

Luminaries:  $25,000 - $49,999

Founders:  $50,000+

GIVING CIRCLE LEVELS

Giving Circle supporters are recognized for their significant contributions to Breakthrough and gain additional opportunities to connect, engage, and learn more about how their support impacts Breakthrough.

DIRECT GIVING FROM INDIVIDUALS



Mail

 

Make check payable to Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia and mail to:


Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia

Attn: Jessica Richardson,

34 West Coulter Street

Philadelphia, PA 19144


Wire Transfer or
Gift of Stock
 

Gifts of securities and wire transfers may be made to Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia – a subsidiary of Germantown Friends School.

 

Email us to complete a transaction of stock gifts or wire transfers:

development@breakthroughphilly.org


Online
(via Bank or Credit Card)
 

Donate right here on our website! Please consider a monthly recurring donation – every little bit helps to support our Scholars and Teaching Fellows to attend Breakthrough.

 

Donor Advised Fund or Qualified Charitable Distribution from IRA
 

 Gifts from these fund types may be made to Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia as a qualified 501(c)(3). Consult with a financial or tax advisor to confirm your eligibility. No gifts or services may be provided in return for these types of donations.​

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Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program
 

Direct PA state taxes to make a contribution to Breakthrough. We are a registered Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) in the EITC program.  Interested in participating? Email us.

development@breakthroughphilly.org


Company Matching
 

Many companies match employee donations—doubling your impact for Breakthrough. Use our the Double the Donation tool on Company Matching page to check if your employer participates and follow the steps to submit a request, or contact your company directly to learn more.​​

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INDIRECT GIVING FROM INDIVIDUALS

COMPANY MATCHING

Did you know that thousands of companies will match employee gifts to our organization? This doubles the amount of your individual gift to Breakthrough for greater impact. Use the Double the Donation search tool on our Company Matching page to look up the name of your company, confirm their participation, and follow the instructions provided for submitting a matching gift request. You can also contact your company directly to confirm their participation in this type of program.

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We participate in the Donor Choice program for the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.  Our United Way Donor Number is 12575.

Many companies and organizations match their employees’ charitable donations, which can multiply the value of your donation.  

 

Check with the Human Resources department at your company to confirm it runs a corporate matching gift program, and ensure Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia can benefit from it.

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