irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $38KSPONSORED PROJECTS - AMIS DES ECOLES WORKS TO PROMOTE THE DIGNITY, EQUALITY, AND RESPECT FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AND WOMEN IN REMOTE RURAL MOROCCO.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Amis des Écoles
Project promoting dignity, equality, and respect for school children and women in remote rural Morocco through education and community engagement
Daughters of Earth
Project addressing climate change impacts on women and mobilizing women leaders for environmental justice
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 2 activities
- Advancing women's leadership and environmental justice in MadagascarEmpowers women in southwest Madagascar through leadership training and community conservation initiatives, supporting their active participation in protecting baobab habitats and biodiversity through research and local action.
- Transforming emergency response systems to center women and at-risk groupsOperates as a women-led organization designing and implementing emergency response systems that prioritize the needs and safety of women, girls, and other marginalized populations.
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Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 2 activities
- Funding programs advancing freedom, choice, and opportunity for girls and womenProvides financial and strategic support to initiatives that have collectively reached millions of girls, with a focus on expanding rights and opportunities for girls and women globally.
- Supporting women-led climate justice initiativesFunds and supports the Daughters of Earth project, which addresses climate change impacts on women and amplifies the leadership of women advancing environmental and climate justice.
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Girls' Education Access Initiatives 1 activity
- Advancing gender equality in India through education and youth engagementSupports girls to stay in school and delay early marriage, partners with state governments to integrate gender equality into public education systems, and has reached over 2.3 million adolescents and young people aged 11–25 in India.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Conducting large-scale public engagement campaigns on gender equality and violence preventionRuns national and global advocacy campaigns such as Bell Bajao, Be That Guy, and #NoMayPac, reaching hundreds of millions of people through media, public events, and digital platforms to prevent domestic violence and promote gender equality.
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
- Implementing community development projects in rural NepalRuns multiple initiatives in rural Nepal aimed at building self-sustainable communities by addressing systemic marginalization and improving local resilience.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Mobilizing youth through media, art, and civic engagementOperates youth-focused initiatives including Action Labs, Breakthrough Voices, Our Stories: In Vivid Color, Breakthrough Spotlight, and We Count! to engage youth of color, LGBTQ+ youth, and immigrant youth in media campaigns, artistic expression, and civic action.
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Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
- Operating women's skills training center in rural MoroccoRuns a women's training center in the Oussertek Valley since November 2019, providing marketable skills in sewing, crochet, knitting, weaving, cooking, and food preservation to support economic empowerment.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Supporting education and infrastructure for children in rural MoroccoSponsors Amis des Ecoles projects in remote rural Morocco, including renovating classrooms, installing electricity, repairing facilities, and providing furniture to ensure children in poor regions have access to safe and comfortable learning environments.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Supporting feminist movements through capacity building and shared servicesStrengthens feminist movements working on conflict, disaster, climate change, mental health, and economic justice by providing administrative and back-office support, training, and movement-building resources grounded in an anti-colonial, intersectional feminist framework.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducting research to inform women-centered leadership frameworksConducted field expeditions to study leadership models that resonate with women, leading to the development of a personalized leadership framework grounded in women’s experiences.
- Developing and disseminating creative media for gender justiceProduces and distributes creative content such as the music album Mann Ke Manjeere and the game ICED (I Can End Deportation) to advance women's rights and mobilize public action, reaching over 100 million households and 28 million people globally.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.50M
Contributions & grants$1.40M94%
Program service revenue$71K5%
Investment income$26K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.48M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$44K
Grants paid out$834K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$988K
Cash$672K
Investments$316K
Liabilities$93K
Net assets$895K
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +72.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARC SOKOL EXECUTIVE | DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY OF THE BOARD | 4 | $26K |
board members · 2
- ISHITA SRIVASTA — TREASURER
- MALLIKA DUTT — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- AMPELA Partner — Initiative focused on empowering women to lead environmental protection efforts in southwest Madagascar
- AMPELA Partner — Partner organization empowering women and fostering sustainable livelihoods in southwest Madagascar through conservation initiatives.
- Amis de l'École Partner — Fiscally sponsored project focused on education.
- Amis des Ecoles Partner — Partner organization implementing education and women's rights projects in rural Morocco, sponsored by LET'S BREAKTHROUGH INC.
- Amis des Écoles Partner — Partner organization focused on improving the future of Moroccan women and children in rural regions through education and economic opportunities.
- Bighnaharta Nepal Partner — Fiscally sponsored project promoting inclusive development in Nepal.
- Bighnaharta Nepal Partner — Local implementing partner in Nepal for community development initiatives.
- Bighnaharta Nepal Partner — Partner organization addressing climate change, disaster risk reduction, and biodiversity conservation while focusing on women and youth empowerment in Nepal.
- Breakthrough India Partner — Partner organization inspiring leadership in communities to change cultural norms that perpetuate gender-based discrimination and violence.
- Breakthrough India Partner — Related organization created by founder Mallika Dutt that continues similar work in India while Let's Breakthrough supports global efforts.
- COFEM Partner — Fiscally sponsored project advancing feminist movements.
- Coalition of Feminists for Social Change Network — LET'S BREAKTHROUGH INC is part of the Coalition of Feminists for Social Change, a collective working to end violence against women and girls.
- Daughters of Earth Partner — Project partner focused on climate change impacts on women and environmental justice, supported by LET'S BREAKTHROUGH INC.
- Six Zero Nine Creatives Partner — Creative consulting agency serving as a hub for Darnell Moore's creative and consultative projects, supported by Let's Breakthrough.
- Times of India Partner — Awarded Breakthrough the Social Impact Honour in 2025 for leadership in advancing gender equality.
- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Government — Served as the first Global Champion for the Bell Bajao campaign.
- VOICE Network — LET'S BREAKTHROUGH INC operates VOICE as a women-led initiative advancing feminist emergency response systems.
- VOICE Partner — Feminist partner organization working to establish girls and women as leaders in eradicating violence in their communities and institutions.
- Women Emerging Partner — Fiscally sponsored project supporting women's leadership and social change.
- Women Emerging Partner — Global non-profit movement partner focused on reframing leadership to encourage more women to lead.
- local administration Partner — Collaborates with local administrative bodies to assess educational needs and implement school renovations.
- state governments and education departments Government — Partners with Breakthrough to integrate gender equality into public education systems.
- teachers Partner — Works with local teachers to identify educational needs in rural villages.
- women-led groups Partner — Partners with women-led groups advancing gender equality and human rights globally.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Backbone Support for Grassroots Leadershipmethodology: backbone_support_for_grassroots_organizationsBy providing fiscal sponsorship and operational backbone support to women-led organizations, the organization amplifies frontline impact, because reducing administrative burdens allows grassroots leaders to focus on mission-driven work.
- Feminist Cultural Change Through Media and Artsmethodology: using_culture_to_change_cultureBy using media, arts, and technology within an intersectional feminist framework, the organization shifts cultural norms and advances human rights, because culture can be transformed through culturally resonant storytelling and expression.
- Locally Led Solutions with Feminist Accountabilitymethodology: local_solutions_elevationBy partnering with feminist movements and prioritizing locally led solutions through radical empathy and accountability, the organization ensures relevance and sustainability of impact, because communities are best positioned to define and drive their own change.
- Women-Powered Conservationmethodology: women_powered_conservationBy involving women in environmental decision-making and providing them with leadership training, conservation efforts become more effective and sustainable, because women’s empowerment is linked to stronger stewardship of natural resources.
- Youth Engagement for Belief Changemethodology: belief_change_through_youth_engagementBy engaging young people in gender equality initiatives, the organization creates ripple effects that shift community-level beliefs about gender, because early intervention during formative years leads to long-term social transformation.