Breaking Through the Lens
Advocate for gender equality in the film industry.
Breaking Through the Lens at a glance
In short: Breaking Through the Lens gave $176K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $176K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $175,500
- Median grant
- $175,500
- Total assets
- $14,014
- +359.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Breaking Through the Lens funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foregone Films PSC Inc ($176K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foregone Films PSC Inc Los Angeles, CA | Sponsorship | $175,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,014 | $304,503 | $293,542 | $175,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $3,053 | $77,387 | $88,442 | — | — |
About Breaking Through the Lens
Based on IRS filings
Breaking Through the Lens is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cheyenne, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $176K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Breaking Through the Lens is led by Daphne Schmon, Executive Director & President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daphne Schmon
Executive Director & President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $350 (2024)
Elizabeth Cardenas
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmin Morrison
Board Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alexander Newland (2023) — COO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $350, to Daphne Schmon (Executive Director / President).
Frequently asked questions about Breaking Through the Lens
How much does Breaking Through the Lens give each year?
Breaking Through the Lens gave $176K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Breaking Through the Lens?
Breaking Through the Lens reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $305K.
What is Breaking Through the Lens?
Breaking Through the Lens is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cheyenne, WY. It holds $14K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Breaking Through the Lens operate?
Breaking Through the Lens has awarded grants in California.
What is Breaking Through the Lens's EIN?
Breaking Through the Lens's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3840078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
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