Mission
To increase access to, and success in, higher education for First-Generation students and others who face barriers to entry
Public Charity
Barrier Breakers Inc
Barrier Breakers Inc is a Public Charity headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $471K revenue, $363K expenses, $6K total assets. 4 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $56K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 873589522
Gaithersburg, MD
Scholarships & Student Financial Aid
NTEE: B82
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$471K
Total Expenses$363K
Total Assets$6K
Grant Records4
Funding Total$56K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Received
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
$17,000
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
$15,500
EDUCATION
$10,000
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
$13,100
Showing up to 5 of 4 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Board Member
Brandon Rhodes
Board Member
Dean Tracy Simmons
Treasurer
Ibrahim Firat
Board Chair
Michele Evard
Board Member
Richard Thornton
Board Member
Robin Ladd
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $471K | $363K | $6K |
| 2024 | $602K | $587K | $12K |
| 2023 | $499K | $590K | $10K |
| 2022 | $50K | $37 | $50K |
| 2021 | — | — | — |
Between 2022 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $50K to $471K (+838%), with total assets most recently reported at $6K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.