A $30 million accelerator fund that will triple the number of Breakthrough students graduating college and double the number of students engaged. We invite you to unlock the power of education and a lifetime of opportunity for thousands of Central Texas students.
CAMPAIGN GOALS
Triple the number of Breakthrough students graduating college each year, celebrating 1,100 total first-generation college graduates by 2029
Nearly double the number of students engaged in Breakthrough to 5,500 served by 2029
Admit more than 3,000 new middle school and high school students to Breakthrough over the next five years
Expand the Schoolwide Program to transform high school campuses and bring Breakthrough’s radical long-term commitment to more students
Provide invaluable field experience to 600 Summer Teaching Fellows and Student Advocacy Fellows, fueling a diverse pipeline of future educators and community leaders
The educational pathway that a student chooses after high school is a key determinant of future success. We want Central Texas to be one of the best – not one of the worst – regions in the state for young people to realize college and career success.
We invite you to unlock the power of education and a lifetime of opportunity for thousands of Central Texas students. Your investment will transform their education experience, breaking down barriers for them to become the first in their family to earn a college degree or certificate. Together, we will create a ripple effect, lifting the hopes, dreams, and ambitions of their families, and creating a lasting impact in our community for generations to come.
Your Impact, Doubled
Thanks to the generosity of two lead families, your gift can go even further. Christie and Clint Bybee have pledged to match contributions up to $1 million, and Carolyn and Jack Long will match up to $3 million. Together, they’re encouraging others to join the Breakthrough community and stretch their giving – just as Breakthrough students stretch every day to achieve their dreams. Qualified gifts*, payable over one to five years, will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact of your investment.
If you would like to learn more or make a gift to the Pathways to Opportunity Campaign, please contact Holly Wissmann, Chief Development & Communications Officer at holly@breakthroughctx.org.
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs
Mary Beth & Phil Canfield
Robin & Gene Shepherd
Honorary Co-Chairs
Gary Farmer
Ricky D. Green
Carolyn & Jack Long
Irma Brand
Christie & Clinton Bybee
Amber Carden
Brad Johl
Walt Penn
Jessica Slade
Cissy Warner
THANK YOU TO OUR INVESTORS
We are honored to recognize the early investors who believe in Breakthrough’s bold vision and helped lay the foundation for our Pathways to Opportunity Campaign. Your generosity has made it possible to launch this effort with incredible strength and momentum.
This list reflects commitments received as of our public launch on October 1. Together we write the next chapter of impact for our students and families. A final listing of donor names will be updated at the conclusion of this campaign.
Clint & Christie Bybee • Canfield Family Foundation • Dick Clark III Foundation • The KLE Foundation • Carolyn & Jack Long • The Moody Foundation • Cheryl & Walt Penn • Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation • Anonymous
Gene & Sharlene Austin • Aileen & Mike Aviles • In Loving Memory of Caryl & Art Custer •
Susan & Gary Farmer • Duane & Shannon King • Carolyn Lewis • Diana Lowe • Gregg Lowe • Steve & Wendy Martinez • Meinig Family Foundation/Smalling Family
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation • The Prosper Road Foundation • George & Fran Ramsey • Bryan Rollins & Kimberly Hill • Winn Family Foundation • Mary Garwood Yancy & Howard Yancy • Dominick & Mary Pat Zarcone • Anonymous (4)
Wilson & Janet Allen ⋅ Beacon Nonprofit Consulting ⋅ Laura & Kyndel Bennett ⋅ Veronica Bright ⋅ Paula & Robert Butts ⋅ Christina R. Corona ⋅ Kelly & Scott Ferguson ⋅ Carrie & Michael Griffith ⋅ Ricky D. Green ⋅ The Johl Family ⋅ Munira Fareed & Suaad Sait ⋅ Revlynn Lawson ⋅ Michael & Mysha Lubke ⋅ Lou & Kathleen Mabley ⋅ Brian & Karen Nalle ⋅ Nelson Puett Foundation ⋅ Eva Garza-Nyer & Adam Nyer ⋅ O’Shaughnessy-Rivers Family Fund ⋅ In Honor of Cheryl Penn ⋅ Brian Roberts & Sarah Mead ⋅ One Skye Foundation, Ray & Karen Brimble ⋅ Taylor & Kodi Sisson ⋅ Jessica Slade ⋅ The Unblemished Sole ⋅ Sooch Foundation ⋅ Kimberly & Marcus Strenk ⋅ Margot & Grant Thomas ⋅ Gavin Turner ⋅ Carol & Adam Wagner ⋅ Cissy & Mark Warner ⋅ Holly Wissmann & Fabian Martinez ⋅ Kristen & Patrick Worrall
Karen & Barry Aidman ⋅ Matt and Teri Andresen ⋅ Familia Armenta ⋅ Jamie & Bill Bayless ⋅ Tomas Boatwright ⋅ Irma & Jim Brand
Lynne Rupp & Doug Brothers ⋅ Amber Carden ⋅ Julie Fisher ⋅ Dr. Harry & Idona Griffith ⋅ Annie & Justin Jacobs
Dan & Peggy Keelan ⋅ Charles & Leslie Martinez ⋅ McDowell Foundation ⋅ Chris & Meredith Morrow ⋅ Valerie & Jeff Newberg
Kathryn & Bryan Noteboom ⋅ Karey & Chris Oddo ⋅ Gloria Perez ⋅ Joseph Ramirez ⋅ Kaitlin & Michael Ramirez
Kathryn Ross ⋅ Jabrell Scott ⋅ The Slayton Family ⋅ Monica & Norwood Williams
FOR QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT:
Holly Wissmann
Chief Development Officer
holly@breakthroughctx.org
Michael Griffith
Executive Director
michael@breakthroughctx.org